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EAGLE GROVE/ GOLDFIELD - Loren J. Schipull, the son of John F. and Beulah Schipull, was born on December 5, 1922, in rural Goldfield, Iowa.
A warning administered by the Iowa Department of Education to cash-strapped schools in the area has been heeded.
Outback Landscaping grew out of an existing business venture
One of the first things you notice as you drive into Outback Landscaping, located at 2366 Hancock Avenue near Eagle Grove, is the stacks of landscaping blocks and pavers displayed out in front of the business.
Eagle Grove linebacker Jordan Voss worked hard a year ago on the football field and was named All State.
Clear Lake School District: Budget is OK
The state of Iowa is asking 60 school districts to cut their budgets this year, and that includes several local schools.
We're not always happy with the hand fate deals us. Boy Scout Matthew Bentz, 15, of Humboldt, decided to deal his own hand, turning a tragedy into a living legacy with the "Dealing Out Good Turns" project.
Worker dies after being buried in soybeans at Ag Processors plant
A 20-year-old man was killed when he was buried in soybeans Monday afternoon at the Ag Processing Inc., facility near Salix, Iowa.
Worker dies after being buried in soybeans at Ag Processors plant
A 20-year-old man was killed when he was buried in soybeans Monday afternoon at the Ag Processing Inc., facility near Salix, Iowa.
West Liberty's growth rate exception to the trend
Believe it or not, West Liberty's population growth is actually increasing. According to the 2007 report from the United States Census Bureau, Iowa's small rural towns continue to lose population while the ...
Eagle Grove, IA- Bob and Carol Eilerts were cleaning up their Eagle Grove home from minor flooding a month ago, when they got a call from a fellow boy scouts mom.
Haugen sisters take top 5 places in Rate of Gain in Sheep Show at Fair
Kim Dornbier of the Ortho Jolly Workers 4-H Club earned Grand Champion honors for her commercial ewe and Paul Johnson of the Callendar Chargers took the Reserve Champion honors at the 2008 Wright County ...
Tag Grandgeorge, 35, chef/owner of Le Jardin
Grandgeorge recently opened Le Jardin, a French restaurant serving dinner in the same space where La Mie serves breakfast and lunch.
Damaged or destroyed homes Number of Iowa homes damaged: 9,128 Number of Iowa homes destroyed: 3,275 Number of Linn County homes destroyed: 1,394 Number of Butler County homes destroyed: 415 Number of ...
Joseph Charles Thielen, the son of Mathias and Mary Magdalen Thielen, was born September 21, 1921, six miles east of Eagle Grove.
Boy Scouts Announce $1.8 Million Camp Fix
A Boy Scout camp decimated by a tornado last month is being cleaned up and a plan to rebuild the 1,800-acre campsite will include safety features, the Boys Scouts of America said on Thursday.
Tricia Rosendahl is a busy woman with a Fair attitude
To say that Tricia Rosendahl is a busy woman would actually be an understatement, especially this time of year.
Wright County District Junior Fair opens July 9 in Eagle Grove
The Wright County Fair kicks off Wednesday, July 9, running through the 14, and as always, offers a variety of entertainment, activities and grandstand events for people of all ages.
Another View: Amid devastation, Scouts did duty, helping others
It has been one tragedy after another in Iowa lately. And then came Wednesday evening, when the tornado hit Little Sioux Scout Ranch, where more than 100 Boy Scouts and staff were gathered for a week of ...
Eagle Grove theater workshop entert.....
Amidst the excitement of Eagle Grove's annual Summer Fest, the Paddle Wheel Players, a local theater company now in its 31st year, decided to host a Children's Theatre Workshop, bringing in a talented regional ...
Senate sends condolences to Scout families
The U.S. Senate is sending its condolences to the families and friends of the Boy Scouts killed or injured when a tornado tore through an Iowa camp.