Madrid News

Elsie-Madrid Community Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MST at the Elsie Methodist Church.A Appointments can be made by calling Michele Cutler at 228-2318. A Severe winter weather that bore down on the Midwest has impacted the steady flow of blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor An early winter storm raged through the area last Thursday night stranding motorists, causing a semi tractor-trailer to roll over with a load of cattle, and dumping over 10 inches in some areas, accompanied by strong winds.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor The 53rd annual observance of Veterans Day is set for Wednesday, Nov.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Federal game warden Mike Damico of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the illegal shootings of hawks that have been found in Perkins and Chase counties between Grant and Imperial.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor The Perkins County Community Foundation is closer to their year-end goal following a recent donation that leaves $57,000 to be raised for the Hunt Challenge.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor An early morning fire Monday, Sept 14 destroyed the home of Steve Thompson in Elsie.

The Perkins County Community Foundationa s annual banquet on Aug. 21 was a success, despite a last minute cancellation from the scheduled speaker.

Without hesitation, Ken Potts said, "It's the people" when asked about his favorite thing in Perkins County.

Officials of the Iowa Republican Party say they are trying to attract Alaska Gov.

Managing Editor A A A A fast-moving, intense storm rolled through the area last Thursday night taking its toll on crops, pivot systems, trees and anything else in its path.

A A A There are more Relay For Life fundraising activities scheduled for June and July .