2014 HOMECOMING – HLV
HLV celebrated homecoming last week in style, and the perfect capper was a 53-3 romp over Grandview Christian of Des Moines in Friday night’s homecoming game. Lexy Bracy was crowned homecoming queen...
View ArticleHLV FOOTBALL – Warriors throttle GV, set up showdown with Don Bosco
The showdown is set. Friday night in Gilbertville, the contest that will surely decide the Iowa 8-man District 5 title will be waged, with HLV taking on hosting Don Bosco. Both teams are unbeaten in...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Agenda for Oct. 3, 2014
IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 970 COURT AVE MARENGO IA 52301 (319) 642-3041 AGENDA Friday, October 3, 2014 — 9:00 A.M. Approve the Agenda Approve the Minutes Communications 9:10 a.m. – Open Forum...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY OBITUARIES – Oct. 8, 2014
Eugene Van Zee, 90 Funeral service for Eugene P. Van Zee, 90, Gibson, was held at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Gibson United Presbyterian Church. He died Sept. 26, 2014, following a bravely fought battle with...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Agenda for Oct. 10, 2014
IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 970 COURT AVE MARENGO IA 52301 (319) 642-3041 AGENDA Friday, October 10, 2014 — 9:00 A.M. Approve the Agenda Approve the Minutes Communications 9:10 a.m. – Open Forum...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY OBITUARIES – Week of Oct. 15, 2014
William Shively, 89 Funeral service for William T. “Bill” Shively, 89, Keystone, was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Phillips Funeral Home, Keystone. He died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Rose...
View ArticleIV team among top finishers at Quad County Soil Judging Contest
The annual Quad County Soil Judging Contest was held Sept. 23 at Lake Iowa Park. The contest is a traveling event that is hosted by the Iowa, Mahaska and Keokuk County Soil and Water Conservation...
View ArticleVETERAN’S CORNER – Oct. 15, 2014: Resources available to veterans living in...
Over the course of the last six years I can’t even begin to remember how many people I have talked with in reference to the resources available in Johnson County and Linn County for a large portion of...
View ArticleGuidelines on Ebola protection
With the Ebola virus drawing concerns in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have distributed informational briefs for the public. “Ebola is a serious virus that can...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS – MPC saddened by death of publisher Diane Goodlow
The Marengo Publishing Corporation family is saddened to note our publisher Diane Goodlow passed away this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. Our thoughts and prayers are with Diane’s family and loved...
View ArticleIOWA CLASS 1A REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL – Tigers advance; English Valleys and HLV...
Iowa Valley is the lone area Iowa Class 1A volleyball team still alive in post-season action after Tuesday’s first-round regional action. The Tigers swept Belle Plaine, 25-16, 25-17, 25-12 in Marengo...
View ArticleMPC general manager remembered as advocate for weekly newspapers
By MELINDA WICHMANN mwichman@registermedia.com Leader. Advocate. Friend. Diane Goodlow was more than a boss and her sudden passing has left colleagues in three counties reflecting on the impact she had...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY OBITUARIES – Week of Oct. 22, 2014
Clarence Becker, 79 Clarence James “Clancy” Becker, 79, died October 12, 2014 at the Senior Suites in Keystone with his family at his side following a short and courageous battle with cancer. A Mass Of...
View ArticleIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Agenda for Oct. 24, 2014
IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 970 COURT AVE MARENGO IA 52301 (319) 642-3041 AGENDA Friday, October 24, 2014 — 9:00 A.M. Approve the Agenda Approve the Minutes Communications 9:10 a.m. – Open Forum...
View ArticleIOWA CLASS 1A DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY – HLV, EV shut out of state
Area Iowa Class 1A cross country teams finished their season at the Solon district meet Thursday, Oct. 23. The area was shut out when it came to state qualifiers, although Iowa Valley senior Belle...
View ArticleIOWA POSTSEASON FOOTBALL — First-round pairings
Note: All games are at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Class 3A * Newton at Clear Creek Amana. Class 2A • PCM of Monroe at Williamsburg. Class A • Belle Plaine at Van Buren • Edgewood-Colesburg at BGM •...
View Article2014 ELECTION – Ernst gets enthusiastic Iowa County welcome
By BRIAN RATHJEN The support for state Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak), the GOP’s candidate for U.S. Senate, was very clear Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28, during her campaign stop at Williamsburg. A week...
View ArticleRATSKIN’S RUMBLINGS – Oct. 29, 2014: Dealing with the loss of a co-worker,...
I remember how it was when I lost a colleague. When I worked for the North Scott Press, many of my duties were involved with sports. It’s how I got to really know Dearrel Bates, the longtime sports...
View ArticleRATSKIN’S RUMBLINGS – Oct. 22, 2014: Apathy, lack of knowledge hinders...
Do I think it would be a good idea for area high school students to attend their local city council or school board meetings and then explain in class what they witnessed? Put me on the side that says,...
View ArticleIndependent U.S. Senate candidate Rick Stewart to visit Iowa County
Rick Stewart, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, is visiting Saturday for his “Let’s Talk, Iowa” tour, which is his second campaign trip around the state (the first time was on his bicycle)....
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