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Farm to Table Task Force makes recommendations to Iowa Legislature
AMES — A diverse group of local food experts from across the state submitted a set of recommendations to the Iowa Legislature that are intended to improve the farm to table supply chain. The Farm to Table Task Force commissioned during the 2021 state legislative session and led by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and […]
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West Fork Board of Education meets
ROCKWELL — The West Fork Board of Education met in regular session Monday, Dec. 20 in the Superintendent’s Office at the Rockwell campus. Principals Reports The Board heard reports from Elementary Principal Ashley Flatebo and Middle School/High School Principal Bobby Willms. Among the items discussed were: • The Elementary School held a few Christmas Dress-up […]
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One Year Later, Madisyn Harper In Good Health
Little more than a year ago, the chances of Madisyn’s survival were not favorable. A lifetime of struggles with defect in her heart were becoming too much for the young Sheffield girl to manage. With the output of her heart in rapid decline, she was in a race against time as her doctors waited for […]
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Sheffield City Council accepts Police Chief resignation
The Sheffield City Council discussed the resignation of the police chief, taxes on the new police vehicle, and lifeguards in their regular meeting on Monday, April 11. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
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Elsie Jean Gauley Vega, 94
Elsie Jean Gauley Vega died peacefully in her sleep on August 24, 2022, at Lantern Park in Coralville, Iowa. She was 94 years old and under hospice at the time. She has donated her body to science. There will be a memorial service in celebration of her life to be announced at a later date. […]
Quilts of Valor Foundation honors area military veterans
Quilts of Valor Foundation for North Central Iowa honored a number of area military veterans for their loyal years of service. Dianne Weide of the area chapter began the program at the Meservey Legion Hall by providing a background of the history of Quilts of Valor. The national group was founded in 2003 by Catherine […]
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Deadline for Farmers Who Planted Fall Cover Crops to Apply for a Discount on Spring Crop Insurance Extended to Jan. 28
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has extended the deadline for farmers who planted fall cover crops to sign up for a $5 per acre discount on their 2022 crop insurance premiums. Farmers and landowners now have through Jan. 28 to sign up online at apply.cleanwateriowa.org. Fall 2021 cover crop acres enrolled in other state […]
West Fork Dance Team Competes at National Dance Competition and WINS BIG!!!!
The West Fork Dance Team was able to beat the winter storm and make it to Minneapolis to compete at the Dance Xtreme AmeriCup Competition. This national competition included high school teams, recreational teams and competition dance studios from several midwestern states. The team fought back against bad weather and several injuries in order to […]
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Bertha Katie Miller, 96
Bertha Katie Miller, 96, passed away on July 31, 2021 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was born in Mason City, Iowa on August 22, 1924 to Ahlrich and Bauke Djuren. She graduated from Rockwell High School in 1924, continuing to work at the Rockwell Post Office. In the 1960’s Bertha and her sister Mitzie owned […]
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Thornton City Council moves forward on Water Improvement Project
THORNTON — The Thornton City Council approved a pair of contracts at its regular meeting Monday as they continued to move forward with the community’s Water Improvement Project. After hearing a proposal from Chris Diggins, Local Assistance Director from NIACOG, the Council approved entering into a contract with NIACOG for preparation of the Community Development […]