Monroe News

Here are more Jasper County residents' results from this year's edition of the Iowa State Fair, as reported to the Daily News by readMedia Newswire: - Gordon Anderson received a first place in the novelty, most ...

Special to the Daily News The Tool's Chapel Questers #961 recently re-set the gravestone of James A. Tool at the Seay Pioneer Cemetery northwest of Monroe.

It's election time in Newton. Voters will go to the polls to elect two individuals to the Newton Community School District Board of Education.

Jasper County residents have been busy this summer entering a variety of contests at the Iowa State Fair.

A variety of activities marked the 112th celebration of Old Settlers Days on Friday and Saturday.

The city of Monroe will celebrate its heritage during the 112th annual Old Settlers Day, which kicks off Friday.

With summer in full swing, how are cities in east Polk County dealing with the annual infestation of mosquitoes? The city of Altoona takes a proactive approach to mosquitoes every year.

With summer in full swing, how are cities in east Polk County dealing with the annual infestation of mosquitoes? The city of Altoona takes a proactive approach to mosquitoes every year.

Flash flood warnings were issued shortly before 5:20 a.m., this morning for portions of Lucas, Monroe and Marion counties.

Babcock submitted her resignation after beating out three other finalists for the position last week.

Personnel and salary decisions consumed most of the regular monthly meeting of the Guthrie Center school board Monday.

Justin Weber, a Cascade golfer. Contributed through Troy Johnson. Only one golfer stood between Cascade star Justin Weber and the state championship he coveted his whole career.

Ballard of Huxley took a 20-stroke lead after the first day of the Class 3-A state boys' golf meet in Ames.

Southeast Webster-Grand's Jennifer Jorgensen and East Sac County's Wade McDonough wrapped up their careers with rare area doubles in the sprint events Saturday. via The Messenger

Edmond. - Nick Pulscher of Sheldon, a senior, prevailed in the long jump with a leap of 21-7.5, with Pocahontas' Jarrod Schott taking second and Hudson's Channing Puls placing third . via Des Moines Register

Despite missing three golfers at their meet at Toad Valley on April 30, the girls golf team still showed some promise at the HOIAC Conference meet. via Des Moines Register

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DAVENPORT Appeals court reinstates man's assault case The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that a judge in Davenport erred when he dismissed charges against a man on the grounds that a retrial on ... via Des Moines Register

Officials say a pregnant woman lost her unborn baby in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 near Monroe. via KWQC-TV Davenport

“Slick roads played a little bit of a factor. Looking at the Dodge Durango tires, they're bald, so that also contributed.”

A pregnant woman and a teen were sent to the hospital after a morning accident on Wednesday. via KCCI

Special to the Daily News Friends of the Animals of Jasper County is promoting Spay Day USA '08 and area residents will again have the opportunity to take advantage of a 20 percent discount on the cost of ... via Newton Daily News