Menlo News

Menlo, Ia. - A reddish orange glow paints the evening sky about 40 miles west of Des Moines.

Menlo, Ia. - A reddish orange glow paints the evening sky about 40 miles west of Des Moines.

Several important steps in the $16.95 million bond issue projects for the West Central Valley school district were tabled Wednesday, July 16 pending a second opinion from other architectural firms.

Voters in Tuesday's primary election will determine the ballot for the November general election.

Deere & Co. is cutting 34 jobs at its factory in Dubuque. The company blamed slowing market conditions in construction. via Des Moines Register

“We believe the banking sector outlook is positive in our remaining retail markets and shows good potential for profitable growth”

Banking company Meta Financial Group Inc. said Friday second quarter profits rose to $3 million, or $1.16 per share as it saw credit card fees climb and it benefited from the sale of a bank subsidiary. via Des Moines Register

Meta Financial Group has completed the sale of 3 bank branches in west central Iowa for about $8 million. via KWQC-TV Davenport

“My experience is if there are hard feelings in the school districts that merge, no doubt that would affect the bond”

Seven was the lucky number for the West Central Valley Community School District, whose voters approved today a $16.95 million bond issue for a new high school in Stuart and to renovate the existing high school ... via Des Moines Register

At the March 25 bond election, West Central Valley voters will choose the preferred location for elementary facility additions, improvements and renovations. via Dallas County News

“As with most illnesses, germs are present before anyone realizes they're ill”

School nurse for the West Central Valley Community School district Suzanne Adkisson sent a letter home to parents Thursday, Jan. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

July Yale celebrated its Quasquicentennial in conjunction with its annual July 4 observance. via The Times

“I've gone to this school my whole life, and we have a lot of overcrowding problems. We just feel like the younger students, including my nieces and nephews and cousins, deserve a better place to learn and be safe”

A group of about 20 students staged a rally Friday at West Central Valley High School in Stuart, where they say taxpayer aversion to new construction has left them in a dangerous building. via Des Moines Register

Anita Bancorporation, Inc. parent company of Rolling Hills Bank & Trust, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Meta Financial Group, Inc. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“Having been flooded several times, it needs new sheet rock, cupboards, siding, etc. But, it needs to be moved and then fixed. We don't want to sink any money into it and still be in the flood plain”

A bid to pour footings for a new amphitheater was awarded to Roy Sargent Building of Menlo by the Guthrie County Fair Board Friday. via The Times

Following an investigation by the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office, a search warrant was obtained and executed late Friday on the Kurt Kalbach residence at 301 1st Street in Menlo. via The Times

Voters in Stuart next Tuesday will be asked to authorize the city to issue bonds for the purpose of making a $1.7 million grant to the Project Restore Foundation to construct, equip and furnish a ... via The Times

“There's something about the integrity of this man. You can feel it.”

Greenfield, Ia. - Lee Ann Nelson got teary-eyed after listening to Bill Richardson speak Friday. via Des Moines Register