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Concerns for local farmers crop up due to wet weather
... farmers have begun to harvest despite the tough weather, said Neil Moon, controller for South Central Cooperative in Lacona. 'I think they're already starting to work in less than ideal conditions,' Moon said. 'They're starting to kind of panic a ... Comment?
Farm crawl popular with families
... of the farms, the crawl is especially popular with families, Skeehan added. One new stop - White Breast Pottery in Lacona - has been added to this year's crawl. Specializing in handmade pottery made from local clay, White Breast Pottery also ... Comment?
Grease rule could prove costly
... $11,230 in fines to area businesses in the past three years, including a $200 fine to Urbandale restaurant Mama Lacona's. "Things are hard now anyway, but to throw this on me, it might end us," said Jim Lacona, one of the owners of the family ... Comment?
Grease a costly problem to cities and businesses
... $11,230 in fines to area businesses in the past three years, including a $200 fine to Urbandale restaurant Mama Lacona's. The restaurant's owner, Jim Lacona, says the cost of the improvements could force him to close. If the restaurant doesn't make ... Comment?
Tougher grease regulations threaten restaurants in Iowa
The future of Mama Lacona's, an Urbandale restaurant with a 52-year history, is uncertain, in part because of an $80,000 renovation required to meet increasingly stringent federal environmental rules. Comment?
Vivian L. Tinnell, 86, formerly of Lacona, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at the Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center, Chariton. Comment?
Tomato season comes late to Iowa this year
... activity will begin in earnest 'around the first part of August,'' said Russell, who raises heirloom tomatoes on his Lacona farm. 'It just hasn't been the greatest weather for tomatoes,'' he said. 'They just like the heat and we just haven't been ... Comment?
RAGBRAI 2009: New Jersey family finds coveted cookies, more in Lacona
RAGBRAI riders found a shady spot to rest July 22 at Willis Clevenger Park in Lacona. Comment?
... of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Lee, to Mark Andrew Lamb, son of Larry and Terri Lamb of Lacona, Iowa. The couple will be married Aug. 7 at Valley United Methodist Church. Among the 20 players selected for the Central ... Comment?
Former Lacona clerk pleads not guilty to arson, theft
The former city clerk of Lacona pleaded not guilty to felony theft and arson charges this week, and is free from jail on $50,000 bond. Comment?
Ex-Lacona clerk arrested; $42,000 allegedly gone
Lacona's former city clerk stole nearly $42,000 in public money, spent it on things such as bills, clothes and cattle semen, and then set fire to City Hall last summer to cover up the crime, authorities alleged Wednesday. Comment?
Former City Clerk Charged in City Hall Arson
Authorities say a former Lacona city clerk faces a charge of first-degree arson in a blaze that caused $500,000 in damage to city hall last August. Comment?
Former Lacona clerk accused in City Hall theft and fire
The former city clerk of Lacona has been arrested on theft and arson charges in connection with the disappearance of $42,000 and a fire that was set last summer to apparently cover up the crime. Comment?
Arrest made in 2008 fire that claimed Lacona City Hall
The former city clerk of Lacona was arrested July 1 and charged with first degree arson and first degree theft. Comment?
Former clerk charged in Iowa city hall arson
Authorities say a former Lacona city clerk faces a charge of first-degree arson in a blaze that caused $500,000 damage to city hall. Comment?
Former City Clerk Charged in Lacona City Hall Arson
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... Anna Marie Hoffman, 52, was arrested and charged with first degree arson and first degree theft. Hoffman, the former Lacona City Clerk, is accused of improperly disbursing city funds totaling $41,989.19. Also, on August 4th, 2008 shortly before 7:00 ... Comment?
Former Clerk Charged In City Hall Fire
Investigators said Wednesday that a former city clerk has been charged with arson in a fire at the Lacona City Hall. Comment?
Rev. Felix Amaechi Onuora Joins the Ranks of Leading Professionals
LACONA, IA, July 1, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Rev. Felix Amaechi Onuora, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Parish of S.E. Warren County, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of ministerial services. Comment?
Report: $42,000 stolen from Lacona man's home
A Lacona man reported $42,000 stolen from his home this week. Richard Kielblock, 37, called Warren County Sheriff's Office about the theft at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Comment?
Report: $42,000 stolen from Lacona man's home
A Lacona man reported $42,000 stolen from his home this week. Richard Kielblock, 37, called Warren County Sheriff's Office about the theft at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Comment?