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  1. Concerns for local farmers crop up due to wet weather

    Oct 22, 2009 | Indianola Record-Herald

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Weather, Warren County, IA, Indianola, IA, Iowa State University

  2. Farm crawl popular with families

    Oct 3, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Marion County, IA, Columbia, IA, Agriculture, Science

  3. Grease rule could prove costly

    Aug 10, 2009 | Hawk Eye

    ... $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 ...

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  4. Grease a costly problem to cities and businessesRead the original story

    Aug 10, 2009 | KWWL-TV Waterloo

    ... $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 ...

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    Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Des Moines, IA, Urbandale, IA

  5. Tougher grease regulations threaten restaurants in Iowa

    Aug 6, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    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.

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    Related Topix: Iowa, Des Moines, IA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Law, Law

  6. Vivian L. Tinnell, 86, LaconaRead the original story

    Aug 5, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    Vivian L. Tinnell, 86, formerly of Lacona, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at the Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center, Chariton.

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  7. Tomato season comes late to Iowa this year

    Jul 27, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Life, Food, Heirloom Tomatoes

  8. RAGBRAI 2009: New Jersey family finds coveted cookies, more in Lacona

    Jul 22, 2009 | Indianola Record-Herald

    RAGBRAI riders found a shady spot to rest July 22 at Willis Clevenger Park in Lacona.

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  9. July 15, 2009Read the original story

    Jul 15, 2009 | Marion County Record

    ... 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 ...

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  10. Former Lacona clerk pleads not guilty to arson, theft

    Jul 8, 2009 | Indianola Record-Herald

    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.

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    Related Topix: Warren County, IA, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Des Moines, IA

  11. Ex-Lacona clerk arrested; $42,000 allegedly gone

    Jul 2, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    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.

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  12. Former City Clerk Charged in City Hall ArsonRead the original story

    Jul 1, 2009 | WOI

    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.

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  13. Former Lacona clerk accused in City Hall theft and fireRead the original story

    Jul 1, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    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.

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    Related Topix: Fire, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Warren County, IA, Des Moines, IA

  14. Arrest made in 2008 fire that claimed Lacona City HallRead the original story

    Jul 1, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    The former city clerk of Lacona was arrested July 1 and charged with first degree arson and first degree theft.

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    Related Topix: Fire, Warren County, IA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  15. Former clerk charged in Iowa city hall arsonRead the original story

    Jul 1, 2009 | WXOW-TV La Crosse

    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.

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    Related Topix: Warren County, IA

  16. Former City Clerk Charged in Lacona City Hall ArsonRead the original story w/Photo

    Jul 1, 2009 | Iowa Department of Public Safety

    ... 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 ...

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  17. Former Clerk Charged In City Hall Fire

    Jul 1, 2009 | KCCI.com

    Investigators said Wednesday that a former city clerk has been charged with arson in a fire at the Lacona City Hall.

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  18. Rev. Felix Amaechi Onuora Joins the Ranks of Leading ProfessionalsRead the original story

    Jul 1, 2009 | Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release

    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.

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  19. Report: $42,000 stolen from Lacona man's homeRead the original story

    Jun 25, 2009 | Des Moines Register

    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.

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  20. Report: $42,000 stolen from Lacona man's home

    Jun 25, 2009 | Indianola Record-Herald

    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.

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    Related Topix: Warren County, IA, Milo, IA

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