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It is advertised as central Iowa's hottest road race, and why wouldn't it be? Each year, Adel's Sweet Corn Parade and Festival draws in thousands of people, with attendance in 2007 topping 10,000. With such a ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that the Rowe Family of Dallas Center and Minburn in Dallas County are the winners of the July "Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award." "The Rowe's, ...

When Greg Dufoe applied for the position of superintendent of schools at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, the Board of Education knew there was small matter relating to his qualifications.

Faced by a crowd of more than 100 of her peers, Ellen Scott, 16, swallowed her fears with one long gulp as the traveling microphone was passed her way.

Derek Roberts graduated from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School on May 25. Saturday he was the men's 5-kilometer winner in Des Moines' annual Dam-to-Dam race that began at Saylorville Reservoir and finished in ...

DC-G girls open regional with win Dallas Center-Grimes' busy week of Class 1A regional soccer play began Tuesday night at home with a win over Adel-DeSoto-Minburn. On a cold, wet night, the Fillies were ...

Kaitlin Walker shows off her weighty trophy given to her at the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn 2008 Awards Ceremony.

Adel-DeSoto-Minburn junior Madi Reindl shot 87 Tuesday in the first round of the Class 3A State Golf Tournament at Marshalltown's Elmwood Country Club.

The Carlisle softball team lost a good lot of seniors off last year's team. It may not matter.

“It's clean, it's safe and the cost of living is lower than a lot of places.”

Minburn, Ia. - Kevin Coble moved here a month ago from the East Coast. Already, he sees a lot to like. via Des Moines Register

“I like it a lot because I want to work with kids when I grow up”

There were no torches or medals, but the Waukee school district hosted Olympic events last week. via Des Moines Register

A recent decision on a Waukee parent's request for open enrollment came down to this rule of thumb: Ignorance of the law is no excuse. via Des Moines Register

Only a bunch of state legislators could produce an innovations commission to reduce government inefficiency that actually increased government inefficiency by its very existence. via Des Moines Register

“We were very happy with the results. I like the design that we had, and I like the way he (Rambo) blended the financing so we could make it work with the least tax increase possible.”

Amid a questioning public, the West Central Valley Community School District prepares for its seventh bond issue set for election March 25, after waning conditions of the high school building in Stuart led to a ... via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

“She is so gifted at promoting independence”

"Miss Jamie" welcomes her students into class with a big hello, calling them out by name as they hang their heavy coats on a two-foot high hook, and kick off their snow-caked boots one by one against the wall. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

“I don't expect this whole thing to get annexed in two years”

Dave Felt is in the middle again. His family's farm, already eyed for a regional airport, lies along U.S. Highway 6 between Adel and Waukee, amid 40 square miles of rural Dallas County that planners expect will ... via Indianola Record-Herald

“Since that happened, I've tried to do anything that I can to save a life so I can make an impact on a family. I donate blood and walk to raise money for causes, so this is just one of those little things I can do to help someone.”

Dallas Center-Grimes High School recently hosted a bone marrow drive in an effort to raise awareness for the national need of donors. via Des Moines Register

“The cities have to send the check and then be reimbursed.”

Dallas County Conservation executive director Mike Wallace approached the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Jan. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

CLARKE JAZZ BAND EARNS ANOTHER I RATING: For the third year in a row, the Clarke Jazz Band has earned a I-Superior rating at the State Jazz Band Contest. via Http