Runnells News

BONDURANT - Rita Rostenbach told of the Tree's Forever chapter's success in planting trees in town.

Former Iowa State University wrestling coach Jim Gibbons is entering the political arena with a run for the Republican nomination in Iowa's 3rd congressional district.

Happy birthday to Tracy Gordon. Don't forget to send in those birthdays, anniversaries and big milestones.

Jack Kays of Des Moines is 66 years old, which means he goes to the back of the line for the H1N1 vaccine.

All right then. What are you supposed to do when another dog is on your property, growling at you or your beloved pet? Not everyone can pull out a gun and kill the trespassing animal like state Trooper Michael Current did in Elkhart a week ago Friday.

Iowa farm fields dried out Friday and farmers hope that the corn and soybeans that are still in the fields will follow.

Kaylee Pearson's character will learn that a fantasy world can provide too many thrills during a run of "Alice in Wonderland" shows at Class Act Productions Theatre in Altoona.

BONDURANT - Betty and Everett Herman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Happy birthday to Angela Albers. Don't forget to send in those birthdays, anniversaries and big milestones.

Happy birthday to Bradley Wolvers, Lisa Sorenson, Lori Freel, Trevor Bistline, Janae Ross Leo, Lindsey Bullington, Lance Northway, Kevin Kain, Jameson Ross, Eva Carpenter, Lucas Nordyke and Morgan Danley.

Jensen The students in Juanita Coulter's first-grade classroom at Jensen Elementary have been learning about the unique and special qualities that make them a one-of-a-kind individual.

Happy anniversary to Jodi and Kelly Dirks. Don't forget to send in those birthdays, anniversaries and big milestones.

The Campus hosted a benefit sock hop for the Joe, Sherry, Ben and John Medlin family.

The 10th annual Taste of Altoona will bring hundreds of guests and dozens of vendors to the Prairie Meadows Events and Conference Center on Thursday, Oct.

Happy birthday wishes to Paulette Weir. Don't forget to send in those birthdays, anniversaries and big milestones.

Scrappy, the aging wolf-dog, went home Friday after a Polk County judge said the animal was improperly seized by Des Moines animal control officials.

The vendor: Williams & Sons Orchard has been bringing apples to the Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market for about 30 years, Les Williams said.

The third annual Green Run is planned for 10 a.m. Sunday at the Metro Park East Landfill, 11730 S.E. Sixth Ave.

After lengthy discussion and taking input from residents, the Polk City City Council has directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance banning the burning of yard waste.

Friday and Saturday, in the area surrounding the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues in Des Moines; visit fallfestival.org What began as Beaverdale Days more than 20 years ago became Beaverdale Fall Festival in 1991.