Underwood News

The old axiom tells us learning to crawl is a precursor to learning to walk. But for Dante Rodriguez, learning to wrestle wasn't far behind.

TEAM SCORING 1. North Tama 46; 2. Logan-Magnolia 30; 3. tie, Preston, Underwood 24; 5. Hinton 17; 6. New London 16; 7. Central Lyon 15; 8. Akron-Westfield 14. via Des Moines Register

“He throws it pretty straight and hard.”

When I was a freshman in high school, spring 1943, we practiced baseball in a pasture. via Des Moines Register

A parked semitrailer truck caught fire in Underwood, Iowa, this morning. About 12:10 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a semi on fire at 26276 Magnolia Road in Underwood, said Pottawattamie County Sheriff's ... via Omaha World-Herald

“We're (Christensens) just the beginning. They are the middle and the end.”

Submitted photo - Sculptor Russ Christensen's "Eagles of Pottawattamie County" are unique to each community, but share a bronze bald eagle that's 42 inches high on a 4-foot-high brick base or pillar. via Daily Nonpareil

“I thank you for your past support and look forward to earning your confidence again this year”

State Rep. Matt Windschitl announced in his first newsletter from the legislative session now underway in Des Moines that he has "made the decision" to seek re-election to Iowa House District 56. via Valley Times News

An Underwood woman was charged with several violations during a Sunday morning traffic stop where she claimed to be heading to the hospital. via Daily Nonpareil

A helicopter used by the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign made a forced landing in Iowa over the weekend. via KCCI-TV Des Moines

UNDERWOOD, Iowa - Reduced visibility because of snow forced a helicopter to make an emergency landing at an Underwood gas station, officials said. via Quad-City Times

Pottawattamie County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to Underwood Saturday when a helicopter made an emergency landing. via Daily Nonpareil

“I can remember Bing Crosby singing White Christmas.”

One man's quest to keep the Christmas spirit alive can be seen for miles. There's a special twinkle in Bob Walker's eyes everytime Christmas comes around. via Action 3 News

There were around a dozen crashes reported overnight, and the primary contributing factor was icy roads. via Daily Nonpareil

“Google's hiring. Come on home.”

Council Bluffs, Ia. - Ken Patchett won't discuss specific details about Google's future growth here, but he gives a couple subtle hints: Two thumbs way up while mouthing the word 'huge.' The Web giant is known ... via Des Moines Register

A fire consumed a house near Honey Creek, Iowa, this afternoon. The house is near the intersection of Old Lincoln Highway and Rockford Lane. via Omaha World-Herald

“I was angry at God, but she was cute - cute enough to overcome my anger”

Staff photo/Emily Kesten - Jeff Bardel lost his right arm in a screw auger accident on July 22, 1993. via Daily Nonpareil

“I can only do about three eagles a year”

Russell Christensen is a man with an ambitious desire to say thank you. The Neola-based bronze artist is uniting Pottawattamie County with a "3 by 5" plan: bronze eagle monuments in three towns each year for ... via Daily Nonpareil

One person was taken to the Creighton University Medical Center by helicopter Monday following a single-vehicle accident about four miles north of Underwood, Iowa. via Omaha World-Herald

“I learn something new every day. I tell the kids, they give me tingles every day”

Elizabeth Lyons has been teaching art to children for 20 years and said she still loves going to work. via Daily Nonpareil

The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board announced the winners of the Third Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off. via Daily Nonpareil