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PLYMOUTH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR GARY TUCKER SAYS GRANT FUNDS HAVE BEEN AWARDED FOR A LOESS HILLS CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY.

After more than a year of planning, Marathon is throwing a giant party with three days of festivities to celebrate its quasquicentennial.

“What Reynolds America has been up to as far as marketing their products to young people”

THE NEW HILKER CAMPUS MALL IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE CAMPUS. via KLEM-AM Le Mars

While sitting at my desk trying to think of a topic to tackle this week I realized an important issue was enveloping me. via The Tack

Ankeny residents can join in a day trip to Council Bluffs on Wednesday, April 30. via Des Moines Register

“I think part of the response was due to the fact that there is so much talk that Iowa shouldn't have the first caucuses, that we are too small or not a good indicator of what the people are seeing”

Dramatic races inspire 'huge' response from first-time local voters at caucuses The hardest part might not have been finding a candidate to support, but finding a place to park. via Storm Lake Pilot Tribune

An exercise program specifically designed for new mothers and mothers-to-be is coming to Ankeny. via Des Moines Register

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we look to the joyful excitement of the holiday season in Ankeny. via Des Moines Register

“I've had people give me checks for campaign contributions, and I have returned them”

Incumbent Craig Block raised $4,985 in campaign money this year, the most of the four candidates for Ankeny City Council, according to state records. via Des Moines Register