Conrad News

A 17-year-old Conrad boy was killed in a car crash Thursday in Hardin County. Leo Barten was airlifted after the 5:15 p.m. crash to a Des Moines hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.

Sen. Tom Harkin , head of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, told reporters on Friday that a public option will be included in the health reform bill ultimately signed by President Obama.

Main Category: Abortion Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Article Date: 02 Oct 2009 - 3:00 PDT The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday voted 10-13 to defeat an amendment by Sen.

Gregory Scott Smith, 21, of 36 E. Highland Road in Bristol, Ill., was arrested for assault at 1:08 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

Our local restaurant called That Place has been serving the people of the surrounding area for many years and it still attracts new people all of the time because of word of mouth.

Grundy Co. Sheriff's Office to conduct 3rd traffic safety program Aug. 16 thru Aug.

People living in eight apartment units were evacuated by fire Tuesday night in Conrad.

Sheriff deputies in Grundy County say alcohol was involved in a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning It happened Sunday just before 8 a.m. west of Conrad.

Fort Dodge, Ia.-An Emmetsburg fan said it best: "Thank goodness we have a tall first baseman." Emmetsburg's 3-2 win against Bondurant-Farrar Thursday ended when LadyJays freshman Bobbie Burrows was thrown out on an extremely close play at first.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always established in a court of law.

Edna L. Medberry, 88, of rural Beaman, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at her home. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the Beaman United Methodist Church in Beaman.

Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 18 May 2009 - 5:00 PDT The Senate Finance Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday both worked on health care proposals aimed at overhauling the U.S. health care system, CQ Today reports.