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Severe weather rolls through eastern Iowa leaving thousands without power
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A heave round of rain, wind, hail and lightning roared through eastern Iowa Saturday evening. Fortunately, no major damage or injuries reported, but thousands were left in the dark. Nearly 6,000 were left in the dark in Poweshiek, Mahaska and Keokuk. More than 5,000 of...
From liquor to raises
TOLEDO – This week’s Toledo council meeting started out by talking about liquor. After much discussion, it was decided that the dual event farmer’s market and Stop Light festival would have a fenced-in area, and after that, the liquor license was approved. Next up was a public...
Events and Activities : Forgotten Communities of Benton County - April 29
A presentation entitled, "Forgotten Communities of Benton County" will be shared with the community by Iowa's leading ghost town researcher Dave Baker from, "The 29th State." Join us on this fascinating journey through the past of Benton County. Come learn about the places which have disappeared from our map during...
Honor G logo to be removed from athletic gear and uniforms
Grinnell athletic administration has informed teams that they cannot print Grinnell College’s “Honor G” logo on any new gear until further notice, according to head men’s soccer coach Brian Jaworski and head women’s soccer coach Kirsten Koester. The logo has drawn comparisons to the German Iron Cross, a symbol used by Nazi Germany and, more recently, white nationalists.
Renovations underway at former St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
TAMA – A resurrection of sorts is well underway at the old Catholic church in Tama. For 22 years now the stately brick building located at 600 Oswego Street that was once home to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church has stood empty, slowly deteriorating – but that’s all set to change thanks to the efforts of local contractor Eric Slagle and backers of the newly-formed Tama-Toledo Christian School.
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