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Elkhart News

Local news for Elkhart, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

May 23, 2008 | Des Moines Register

Whirlwind of week capped off by graduation at North Polk

Sunday's commencement at North Polk High School in Alleman capped a heavy week of activities for seniors.

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Related Topix: Alleman, IA, Polk City, IA

Mon May 12, 2008

Des Moines Register

Crime Report -- Ankeny

Damage estimated at $1,000. 900 block of Southeast Judy Drive, April 23 - A 20-year-old Ankeny man was charged with possession of narcotics. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Ankeny, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Mon May 05, 2008

KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids

Two Women Charged with Stealing Elderly Woman's Retirement

Two women have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from an elderly Elkhart woman's retirement fund. via KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids

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Related Topix: Granger, IA, Polk County, IA

Des Moines Register

Looking Back: 1998 - Altoona Methodist breaks ground for a new sanctuary

“Slim Carter"; April 6, 7 and 8, Natalie Wood and Karl Malden in "Bombers B52"; April 9 and 10 Jean Simmons, Joan Fontaine, Paul Newman, Piper Laurie in "Until They Sail.”

Terry Davis was named to the RACI board. Bondurant - Warren and Barbara Crum celebrated 50 years of marriage. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Pleasant Hill, IA, Wedding, Mitchellville, IA

Sat May 03, 2008

KCCI

Authorities: 2 Steal $50,000 From Elderly Woman

Two women are charged with stealing more than $50,000 in cash from an Elkhart woman. via KCCI

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Granger, IA, Story County, IA

Thu May 01, 2008

Indianola Record-Herald

Elderly woman pressured to loan 50k

REGISTER STAFF Posted at 04:00 on 05/01/2008 Polk County sheriff's detectives and Ames police say two women extorted $50,000 from an 88-year-old Elkhart woman. via Indianola Record-Herald

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Ames, IA

Wed Apr 30, 2008

Des Moines Register

Metro Communities

“The school year was ending anyway.”

DMACC professor's job is in limbo A Des Moines Area Community College professor who was arrested last week on a charge of third-degree sexual abuse still has a job - for now. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Tue Apr 08, 2008

DOT backs new I-35 outlet in Ankeny

“It's going to take resources from a number of participants to make this happen”

Ankeny is one significant step closer to getting another interchange on Interstate Highway 35. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Dougherty, IA, Waukee, IA, Ankeny, IA, Altoona, IA, Polk City, IA

Mon Jan 14, 2008

Sedalia Democrat

Norman D. Holland, Barnett

Norman Donald "Norm" Holland, 90, of Barnett, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. via Sedalia Democrat

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Related Topix: Bondurant, IA, Davenport, IA

Wed Dec 19, 2007

Des Moines Register

Outgoing Elkhart councilman pleads not guilty to assault charge

Outgoing Elkhart City Council member Bobby Chiles pleaded not guilty Tuesday to an assault charge of domestic abuse, according to court records. via Des Moines Register

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Mon Dec 10, 2007

Des Moines Register

Metro Communities

REGISTER STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES * December 8, 2007 CLIVE Historical society, Chamber to hold open house The Clive Historical Society and the Clive Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual open house and ... via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro

Sat Dec 08, 2007

WHO-TV Des Moines

Polk County Deputies Involved in Morning Chase

Polk County deputies were led on a chase early this morning. The chase began around 5:00 a.m. after a deputy stopped to talk to the driver of a car parked in the lat of the Bondurant Laser Car Wash, in ... via WHO-TV Des Moines

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Bondurant, IA

Fri Dec 07, 2007

Indianola Record-Herald

Driver apprehended in Polk County car chase

A driver blew through at least six stop signs and drove on the wrong side of the road, heading westbound in the eastbound lane of N.E. 62nd Street, during an early morning car chase with officers from the Polk ... via Indianola Record-Herald

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Bondurant, IA

Tue Dec 04, 2007

Des Moines Register

Family struggles to preserve its heritage as the number of farms in Iowa shrinks

“I can just tell she was at peace and rest those last few days”

By GUNNAR OLSON * REGISTER STAFF WRITER * December 4, 2007 Ruth Donaghy made her home in the family farmhouse, from birth until her death 95 years later. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Alleman, IA

Thu Nov 29, 2007

Des Moines Register

Polk highway plan draws criticism

“It's important for us to take care of what we have”

By GUNNAR OLSON * REGISTER STAFF WRITER * November 29, 2007 Suzanne Fleenor of Cambridge leaned over a table with a map on it and pointed out her farm: 80 acres that have been in the family nearly 120 years. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Cambridge, IA, Bondurant, IA, Altoona, IA, Polk City, IA

Thu Nov 22, 2007

Des Moines Register

Metro Communities

BONDURANT Beltway project to be discussed Residents can comment on the Northeast Beltway project at a public meeting Nov. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Altoona, IA, Polk City, IA, Polk County, IA, Saylorville, IA

Fri Nov 09, 2007

Des Moines Register

Many area voters opt for status quo

“Some things didn't go according to plan that I wanted to fix”

Voters delivered relatively few surprises in Tuesday's election, returning most all incumbents to office in Ankeny, Polk City, Elkhart and Alleman. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Alleman, IA, Ankeny, IA, Polk City, IA

Tue Nov 06, 2007

Des Moines Register

Council, mayoral elections are today

Area residents will go to the polls today to choose mayors and city council members for their cities. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Alleman, IA, Polk City, IA

Fri Nov 02, 2007

Mid Iowa Publishing Co

Times Country prepares for city elections: Elections will be held Nov. 6

“I would like to be a part of that growth, helping the city adjust and adapt. I feel Elkhart can be a prospering town and I have some ideas that could help.”

Candidates are running for mayoral and city council positions next Tuesday, Nov. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

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Related Topix: Polk City, IA, Ankeny, IA, Slater, IA, Alleman, IA

Tue Oct 30, 2007

Des Moines Register

Elkhart candidates discuss local issues

Four incumbents are seeking re-election to the Elkhart City Council in an uncontested race. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Ankeny, IA

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