Norwalk News Archives

Last summer, fuel prices peaked at more than $4 per gallon, and the cost of a gallon of diesel pushed close to $5. So it only makes sense that, now that the price of fuel has fallen back to about $2.50, those in the produce industry who depend on diesel trucks delivering and/or receiving their goods are breathing a collective sigh of relief.

The last year certainly hasn't seen the type of economic climate whereby companies produce record profits - at least, not companies who haven't received any of President Obama's stimulus or bailout money.

The Wine Experience ADDRESS: Jordan Creek Town Center, inside the Younkers department store PHONE: 457-8577 HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday.

La Quercia means "oak" in Italian. This prosciutto is made from 100 percent Berkshire or Berkshire cross pigs that are raised and butchered within 200 miles of the La Quercia facility in Norwalk, Iowa.

Warren County health officials are keeping tabs on the spread of the H1N1 flu virus as the waiting game begins for the availability of vaccines and the start of the regular flu season.

CARLISLE Incumbent John Judisch, 39, received 126 votes to win the one open at-large seat.

Pep talk or politics as usual? Rebecca Futer, 17, saw a pep talk in President Barack Obama's live speech to the nation's schoolchildren Tuesday.

A new building is under construction in Norwalk that will house Medicap Pharmacy and Sunset Dental.

Candidate Margaret Buckton raised the most money and spent the most of the nine candidates on Tuesday's ballot in her race for Des Moines school board, a review of campaign disclosure records shows.

Norwalk schools & some parents say no to Obama pep talk By Jason Clayworth - jclayworth@dmreg.com - September 4, 2009 Political distrust has spilled into Iowa classrooms as dozens of parents and at least one school district will prohibit kids next week from viewing a live speech from President Obama.

Ankeny, Ia. - Lois Chopard's counseling office at Des Moines Area Community College looks like an unemployment line this year.