Kanawha News

Dean S. Olson, 80, of Webster City, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Hamilton Hospital.

The Gazebo Park in Clarion will once again come alive with music, food and fun as the setting for the annual Festival in the Park this coming Saturday, June 14.

The annual meeting and educational program of the Iowa State University Research Farm near Kanawha will be at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at the Heartland Museum in Clarion. via Des Moines Register

“People have given us some furniture and we have picked up a few things like electronics”

The big, old four-story home stood on a hill outside of Kanawha. It was originally built by the family of Jeremy Pringnitz in 1920. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

Mason City, IA & Albert Lea, MN - Emergency officials in North Iowa and Southern Minnesota say don't travel on roads or interstates unless absolutely necessary. via KIMT

“We want the students to realize the need for food and why we do this”

Tis the season of giving and nothing is more rewarding than helping others. This is the message members of West Hancock High School's FFA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be spreading as they kick off ... via Britt News-Tribune

A pink crocheted dress caught the judges' attention Saturday in the Wells Fargo doll and toy contest, giving Cheri Crimmins, of Fort Dodge, the purple grand prize ribbon for dolls. via The Messenger

Former lawmaker Merlin Bartz has announced that he will run for the state Senate. via Muscatine Journal

Ora E. Janssen, 79, Belmond, died October 19, 2007 at the Kanawha Community Home. via Belmond Independent

Concerned about small business owners and wanting to invest in the financial future of the county, the Hancock County Economic Development Corporation has announced a new loan program to help small businesses ... via Britt News-Tribune

“The good news now is that it's still not exceptionally cold, which helps to dry out, but it's not as good as in the summer, where it would dry out quickly if we were receiving this rain in July or August”

Earlier this week, some areas of the state saw massive flooding in the fields and across roadways, hampering harvest yet again. via The Messenger

Rep. Linda Upmeyer announced last week that she will seek a fourth term in the Iowa House of Representatives. via Forest City Summit

Two new candidates will join several incumbents in this year's race for three Britt City Council seats. via Forest City Summit

Doug Thompson, 58, a Kanawha farmer, said Monday he is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa Senate. via Britt News-Tribune

As many in the Britt community have heard Beryl and Sharon Buffington have sold the Britt Lumber Co. via Britt News-Tribune