Raising awareness … State walk for foster families to pass through Marengo
By BRIAN RATHJEN May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. And a Dubuque man who has been active in providing this special care to children with these unique needs is going on a statewide walk to...
View Article‘Iowa Countiness’
SPECIAL TO MPC NEWSPAPERS Actor Ashton Kutcher isn’t the only accomplished native of Iowa County. They’re spread out across the state of Iowa, country and world. And, as it turns out, a good number of...
View ArticleVictor Clinic welcomes new provider
Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s clinic in Victor welcomes Cori Fogle, PA-C, who will become the primary provider there beginning June 1. Fogle brings more than 13 years of experience to the clinic,...
View ArticleHLV Music Boosters plan plant sale
HLV Music Boosters will be hosting a plant sale on Thursday, May 8, before the 6 p.m. music concert. Anyone wanting to donate plants for sale is asked to bring them to the HLV gym lobby by 4:30 p.m.
View ArticleRural Williamsburg woman attacked, injured by dogs
MPC STAFF REPORT A rural Williamsburg resident was injured after the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office said she was attacked by several dogs on U Avenue. The incident happened Tuesday, April 15. Kristie Von...
View ArticleVICTOR CITY COUNCIL – Agenda for May 14, 2014
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 AT THE CITY HALL AT 5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________ 1. Call to order 2. Building permits public hearing...
View ArticleHLV SCHOOL BOARD – Agenda for May 14, 2014
HLV BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING HLV Community School District Board of Education Meeting Room 402 5th Street Victor, Iowa MAY 14, 2014 5:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL AND...
View ArticleNpIC’s Memorial Day deadlines announced
Offices for the Pioneer-Republican in Marengo, Williamsburg Journal Tribune and Star Press-Union of Belle Plaine will be closed Monday, May 26, so that our employees may spend time honoring the...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Agenda for May 16, 2014
IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 970 COURT AVE MARENGO IA 52301 (319) 642-3041 AGENDA Friday, May 16, 2014 — 9:00 A.M. Approve the Agenda Approve the Minutes Communications 9:10 a.m. – Open Forum 9:30...
View ArticleIOWA CLASS 1A and 3A STATE TRACK MEET – Lots of area athletes could place at...
Each of the area schools has the potential to bring home at least one state place winner at next week’s Iowa state track meet. And some even have the chance to snare state championships on the oval at...
View ArticleIOWA STATE TRACK MEET — CCA 2nd in girls’ hurdles highlights local efforts
Clear Creek Amana’s girls’ shuttle hurdle relay team spent the entire season chasing Mount Pleasant, and the two best teams in Iowa Class 3A squared off again at this week’s state track meet at Drake...
View ArticleMEMORIAL DAY 2014 – Lest we never forget: Area vets salute fallen comrades
Area veterans and residents took time out of their busy schedules Monday, May 26, to remember those who gave the supreme sacrifice to preserve American freedom. Services were held throughout the area,...
View ArticleU.S. Senate: Harkin’s retirement opens way for newcomer
■ Braley is unopposed as Democrat; 5 Republicans vying for party’s nomination With the retirement of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) at the end of the year, current Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat from...
View Article1st Congressional District: Everyone wants to be new rep
■ 5 to battle in Democrat primary; GOP has three-man race for right to compete in November Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) is looking to switch roles this fall and become Iowa’s first new U.S. Senator in...
View ArticleIOWA STATE TRACK MEET – Lots of track at Drake Stadium last week
Multiple area athletes got their opportunity to shine on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium, Des Moines, last week. When all was said and done, there were 10 area medalists in either individual or relay...
View ArticleVETERAN’S CORNER – Remembering the ‘real’ Memorial Day
By JENNIFER OLSON As we celebrate Memorial Day, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this holiday. I ask you, what does Memorial Day mean to you? Does it signify your first...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR – May 29, 2014
Elected officials’ time is appreciated by students To the Editor: Recently, several area elected officials took time out of their busy schedules to be guest speakers in our senior American Government...
View ArticleRATSKIN’S RUMBLINGS – May 29, 2014: Expanded SICL will have benefits
The talk of area high schools these days, at least those in the South Iowa Cedar League, is the possibility of a new kid on the block coming soon. Colfax-Mingo, a school from western Jasper County, is...
View ArticleIOWA REGIONAL GIRLS GOLF FINALS — HLV team advances to state; individuals...
HLV was the only local team to advance to next week’s Iowa state girls golf meet, but Iowa Valley and Williamsburg each had individuals qualify for the big meets. Here’s how things went on the links...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Agenda for May 30, 2014
IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 970 COURT AVE MARENGO IA 52301 (319) 642-3041 AGENDA Friday, May 30, 2014 — 9:00 A.M. Approve the Agenda Approve the Minutes Communications 9:00 a.m. – Public Hearing...
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