Exira News

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

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

" 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

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

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