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Exira News

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

Jun 10, 2008 | Des Moines Register

Baseball, softball: Monday's report

BASEBALL Roosevelt 13-6, Ottumwa 4-4 In game one, Roosevelt's Sam Nichols had three RBIs.

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Related Topix: Ottumwa, IA, Iowa, Ankeny, IA, Urbandale, IA, Pleasant Hill, IA

Sat May 03, 2008

Des Moines Register

2 Cents Worth: May 3, 2008

“What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger.”

Why doesn't Polk County have a night court, like other cities do when they are overcrowded? Night court would take care of a lot of the problem. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Pleasant Hill, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA

Tue Feb 26, 2008

Des Moines Register

Girls' basketball: Lawton-Bronson advances in 1-A

Lawton-Bronson displayed its balanced scoring in an 80-48 victory against Exira in a Class 1-A quarterfinal. via Des Moines Register

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Sun Feb 24, 2008

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Work continues on Exira Grocery Store

By Maxine Christensen Things are happening with the progress of the anticipated new grocery store in Exira. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Fri Feb 22, 2008

Atlantic News-Telegraph

No school, garbage pick up in Exira Monday

With the Exira Girls' Basketball team headed for State, on Monday, there have been some closings and cancellations announced for Exira area residents. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Wed Feb 20, 2008

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Road MC known for fund-raisers

By Maxine Christensen For the last three years, the Iowa Chapter of ROAD M.C. has been very active doing fund-raisers for different organizations. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Brunsville, IA, Merrill, IA, Climbing-Hill, IA, Brayton, IA

Mon Feb 18, 2008

Atlantic News-Telegraph

The Exira business-cat

By Maxine Christensen "Dickens," the Library cat, has decided to settle down in the Library with Director Sandy Baier. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Fri Feb 15, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Audubon barber hopes to prove he's a cut above

“That was the craze. . . . I had a pretty good following right from the start.”

It has been 54 years since Sam Kauffman cut his first flattop. Little appears to have changed in more than 50 years at Sam's Barber Shop in Audubon, Iowa. via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Ames, IA, Iowa, Audubon, IA

Wed Feb 13, 2008

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Everybody's Sweetheart

“Could I take your picture on those motorcycles?”

By Jennifer Hart Atlantic She's my inspiration, my mentor, and with tomorrow being Valentine's Day, it would be timely for me to refer to Maxine Christensen, of Exira, as everyone's sweetheart. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Audubon County, IA, Atlantic, IA, Opinion

Sun Feb 10, 2008

Atlantic News-Telegraph

New Mayor in Exira

By Maxine Christensen NT Staff Writer EXIRA - Exira has new mayor, due to the decision of Denny Williams to not run again after serving as a council member and later the mayor for the last 17 years. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Fri Jan 25, 2008

The Times

ACCIDENTS

The Guthrie County sheriff's department investigated five accidents around the county the past week. via The Times

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Related Topix: Guthrie County, IA, Casey, IA, Bayard, IA, Adair, IA, Breda, IA

Tue Dec 11, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Audubon County vote on county's one-cent levy coming up Jan. 29

“Iowa's law requires a voter who is registering on Election Day to show photo identification, as well as a document with the person's current address within the precinct”

By Laura Bacon NT Staff Writer AUDUBON - Audubon County's one-cent sales tax levy is up for a vote on Tuesday, Jan. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Kimballton, IA, Audubon County, IA, Audubon, IA

Sat Dec 08, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Musical programs planned for Christmas season

“The culmination of the celebration of the birthday of Christ and the mighty gift that He is, will be our Christmas Eve service, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with special music and message. All Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m.; all are welcome.”

Members of the choir include, from the left: Front; Teresa Marshall, Jodi Greiner, Nancy Jensen, Dorothy Burnett, Linda Smith, Jonelle Ruffing; second row: Marsha Borders, Arlene Drennan, Teresa Godwin, Marlene ... via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Chorus, Hamlin, IA

Sun Dec 02, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

City of Exira, Nishna Valley Trails received endowment funds

“In other words we are For Good. For Audubon County. For ever.”

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer AUDUBON COUNTY - Officials from the City of Exira and Nishna Valley Trails, Inc. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Iowa, Audubon County, IA, Audubon, IA

Fri Nov 30, 2007

Http

Cookie walks: More than a dozen are coming up

Running out of time to do your holiday cooking? You can breathe easy. Nearly a dozen cookie walks are this weekend and next throughout Iowa. via Http

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Related Topix: Iowa, Indianola, IA, Baked Goods, Life, Cookies, Dessert, Food

Mon Nov 19, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Couple celebrates 47th anniversary

By Maxine Christensen Darrell and Bertha Schroeter of Brayton celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in an unusual way. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Glidden, IA, Brayton, IA, Atlantic, IA, Elk Horn, IA, Audubon, IA

Wed Nov 14, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Board approves academic goals, ways to measure them

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer ATLANTIC - The Atlantic School Board approved academic goals for the 2007-08 school year, including improving reading skills and reducing the achievement gap between students ... via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: Atlantic, IA, Kimballton, IA, Anita, IA, Walnut, IA

Fri Nov 09, 2007

The Messenger

Former lawmaker is surprise winner of ma.....

" Former Fort Dodge resident Mike Cormack, who served eight years in the Iowa House of Representatives, has a new government job: small town mayor. via The Messenger

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Related Topix: Fort Dodge, IA, Cass County, IA, Massena, IA

Fri Oct 19, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Students' promise brings Edwards to Exira High School

A government class project led Presidential Candidate John Edwards to come to Exira High School, as well as a promise of a vote from Exira Senior Lynette Nicholson. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

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Related Topix: John Edwards, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

Fri Oct 12, 2007

The Times

ACCIDENTS

The Guthrie County sheriff's department investigated a pair of accidents the past week. via The Times

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Related Topix: Guthrie County, IA, Guthrie Center, IA, Bagley, IA

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