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  1. Iola Wins Volleyball ShowdownRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | KBTX-TV Bryan

    The Iola volleyball team won a much-anticipated Highway 39 Throwdown Tuesday evening at Bulldog Gym.

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  2. Camp Sonshine of Iola provides safe haven for evacuee families

    Tuesday Oct 7 | The Navasota Examiner

    Ike evacuees: Grimes County First Responder Christy Williams, far right, brings Hurricane Ike evacuees a $500 gift card donation from Zion Methodist Church of Iola as a donation of toys, clothes and other items ...

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  3. Alcoa Lays Off Over 600 EmployeesRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | KEYE-TV Austin

    ... been let go. That leaves 820 people without a job. To put into perspective that's equivalent to every resident of Iola and Bedias being out of work. "It hurts a lot of people. I have a nephew out there. He has a 1-year-old daughter and it's gonna be ...

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  4. First 391 SRPC meeting is heated

    Tuesday Sep 30 | The Navasota Examiner

    The first meeting of the Iola 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission got off to a rocky start Tuesday morning at the courthouse annex, most of the questions centering on the appointment of local attorney and ...

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  5. County presses on as EMC resigns after Ike

    Tuesday Sep 30 | The Navasota Examiner

    ... its individual needs to amend the current disaster plan. The judge will be meeting with the mayors of Anderson, Bedias, Iola and Todd Mission as well as representatives from law enforcement, the fire departments, first responders and elected ...

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  6. Major Layoff at Rockdale Alcoa Plant

    Tuesday Sep 30 | KBTX-TV Bryan

    ... been let go. That leaves 820 people without a job. To put into perspective, that's equivalent to every resident of Iola and Bedias being out of work. "It hurts a lot of people," Malone said. The majority of the layoffs will happen toward the end of ...

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    Related Topix: Bryan, TX, Rockdale, TX, Bedias, TX

  7. Yoemen bring bell back home with 41-28 winRead the original story

    Saturday Sep 27 | Cameron Herald

    ... s. Scores from around the area: Caldwell(3-1) 52, Madisonville(1-3) 28; Navasota 58, Bryan Rudder 3; Thorndale(1-4) 38, Iola(0-2) 36; Temple 21, A&M Consolidated 24 Click here to see Thorndale news!

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    Related Topix: Cameron, TX, Rockdale, TX, Caldwell, TX, Navasota, TX

  8. Gas, power still a challenge for some

    Thursday Sep 18 | Theeagle.com

    ... most residents in Grimes, Leon, Madison and Robertson counties. Most of Normangee remained in the dark, as did parts of Iola and most of Bedias, Richards and Shiro in Grimes County. Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said Entergy officials had ...

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  9. Power is restored as City of Navasota recovers from Hurricane Ike

    Thursday Sep 18 | The Navasota Examiner

    ... Foundation's annual fundraising dinner, "First Down for Education" with Red Cashion on Thursday, Sept. 18. Richards and Iola are still without power. School officials ask that residents stay tuned to local television and radio stations for ...

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  10. Help Pours In To Those Affected By Ike

    Wednesday Sep 17 | KBTX-TV Bryan

    ... example is in Grimes County. Earlier this week, News Three ran a story about meals being served to those in need at the Iola Volunteer Fire Department. Since that story aired, people from all over the state have offered their services. On Wednesday, ...

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    Related Topix: Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Ike, Grimes County, TX, Shiro, TX, Richards, TX, Plantersville, TX

  11. Life in the Brazos Valley Since Hurricane IkeRead the original story

    Wednesday Sep 17 | KBTX - HomePage

    ... you looked, people were pitching in. Whether it's in Madisonville where thousands were served hot meals, or in Iola where volunteers fed Grimes County residents in need. "We didn't have anyway to get food and it's embarrassing to have to come ask ...

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    Related Topix: Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Ike, Navasota, TX

  12. The man behind the gift that just keeps on givingRead the original story

    Tuesday Sep 16 | The Navasota Examiner

    Gift of a lifetime: The legacy of giving left behind by the late Alvin Keown of Iola and his wife Gertie still touches lives today.

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  13. Iola community binds together

    Tuesday Sep 16 | The Navasota Examiner

    Thanks to Hurricane Ike, Iola volunteer firemen and other volunteers in the northern part of Grimes County have been pulling together to feed the hungry since Sunday, Sept.

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  14. Woman Finds Food and Comfort in Grimes County

    Tuesday Sep 16 | KBTX - HomePage

    "We didn't know it was going to hit that bad up here." Bedias resident Regina Taeger arrived at the Iola Volunteer Fire Department visibly shaken.

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  15. Ike Continues To Alter High School Football SchedulesRead the original story

    Tuesday Sep 16 | KBTX-TV Bryan

    ... @ Crockett canceled September 19th There are a couple of games that have already been rescheduled this week. Iola and Somerville will try to play Friday afternoon at 3 in Somerville. Iola @ Somerville Friday 3:00 Burton and Normangee have also made ...

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  16. Hot Meals Served in Grimes County for Residents Without Power

    Monday Sep 15 | KBTX - HomePage

    Even though thousands of Grimes County residents are in the dark due to Hurricane Ike, many of them are enjoying hot meals, thanks to the Iola Volunteer Fire Department.

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  17. Lady Mustangs do great in Coldspring, not as well hereRead the original story

    Sep 11, 2008 | Madisonville Meteor

    ... nine kills and four blocks to her team's win. Madisonville then played at home this past Friday, Sept. 5, to face the Iola Lady Bulldogs. Home field advantage, however, did not make things better as they would lose to Iola, 14-25, 25-23 and 19-25. ...

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  18. Iola growth spurs trustees to review school needs

    Sep 9, 2008 | The Navasota Examiner

    ... in the area isn't at a boom stage, it is becoming more evident each day. This fact has spurred school trustees in the Iola ISD to revisit the need for facilities for a school district that has an academic appeal to families considering moving away ... 1 comment

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  19. County fights hunger as a whole

    Sep 2, 2008 | The Navasota Examiner

    ... Food Pantry is one of three Grimes County pantries serving local residents. The others are located in Navasota and Iola. "Seeing the look on their faces when they know they'll be getting nutrition is a blessing," said Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace ...

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  20. Lady 'Stangs place second in Iola TourneyRead the original story

    Aug 27, 2008 | Madisonville Meteor

    The Lady Mustangs had trouble against Iola on Aug. 18, but they had better luck in Iola's tournament this past weekend.

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