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Dean S. Olson, 80, Webster City
Dean S. Olson, 80, of Webster City, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Hamilton Hospital.
Celebrate Flag Day in Clarion at the Festival in the Park on Saturday
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.
Iowa Business Briefs: Clarion hosts Kanawha research farm meeting
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
Chili benefit set for Pringnitz family
“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
Blizzard Warning Strikes Iowa & Minnesota
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
West Hancock student groups kick off food drive
“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
Crocheted doll dress, intricate tra.....
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 Bartz announced bid for Legislature
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
HCEDC announces new loan program for small businesses
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
Heavy rain, flooding continue to ha.....
“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
Upmeyer to seek fourth term; Kanawha man enters race
Rep. Linda Upmeyer announced last week that she will seek a fourth term in the Iowa House of Representatives. via Forest City Summit
Five-way race for 3 Britt City Council seats
Two new candidates will join several incumbents in this year's race for three Britt City Council seats. via Forest City Summit
Kanawha farmer to run for senate seat
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