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Adel’s Autumn Greenlees Apart of 16 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Winners
An individual in Dallas County is amongst 16 to be honored by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Naig recently recognized 16 students whose artwork was selected to be apart of the Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar at the Iowa State Fair. Out of the 16, Autumn Greenlees, from Adel, was the only one from Dallas County. A press release from the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship states that the coloring calendar contest encourages Iowa students to create artwork that highlights the importance and productivity of Iowa agriculture.
Board of Educational Examiners says Iowa teacher, admin likely violated law
URBANDALE, Iowa — It’s been almost nine months since Urbandale elementary school teacher Amanda Delzell was placed on administrative leave after reporting what she considered to be abuse of disabled student Keaton Petek in the spring of 2023. Delzell was fired last April. She and the Petek family have filed separate civil rights complaints against the Urbandale School District.
Iowa National Guard Staff Sergeant to receive Iowa Medal of Merit this Sunday
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Army National Guard in Johnston, say an amazing story of military training put into a real-life scenario that saved a person suffering a massive heart attack. On December 18, 2023, Nathan Kessler was surveying a field in Peru, IA when he collapsed, suffering a massive heart attack. No less than five other people were in the area, but Staff Sergeant Nicolas M Darland immediately sprang into action, a critical moment in the survival of Mr. Kessler.
Waukee planning and zoning approves plan from Apple to create wetland
WAUKEE, Iowa — A plan to create what's called a prairie pothole, or wetland, now needs approval from the city of Waukee. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission signed off on it Tuesday night. The 220-acre plot is owned by tech giant Apple. The property is in the far...
Dallas County Representing Well at Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is currently going on in Des Moines and several members from Dallas County have won high awards. In the 4–H Livestock & Horticulture division, Kennedy Cheney was the Ranch Horse Western Pleasure Champion. She was also the Hunt Seat Equitation Reserve Champion (grades 9-10), second in Horse Trail, Western Horsemanship (grade 10), then third in Horse Showmanship, and Western Walk/Trot, receiving a purple ribbon for all. Kendall James was awarded several purple ribbons. James was the Grand Champion for Halter Gelding, second for Western Horsemanship (grade 8), plus third in the Hunt Seat Equitation (grades 7-8) and Western Pleasure (grade 8).
City of Perry Hires Walton Tree Service to Remove Ash Trees
The City of Perry recently hired a company to dispose of ash trees in the community. According to the city, Walton Tree Service is supplying their resources to help discard ash trees in the right of way. The city claims that about half of the ash trees in the right of way have already been extracted from the area and that the company is working hard to remove the rest.
IOWA JOBLESS RATE REMAINS STEADY
IOWA WORKFORCE OFFICIALS SAY THE CLOSURE OF TYSON’S PORK PROCESSING PLANT IN PERRY HAS HAD LITTLE EFFECT ON THE STATE’S OVERALL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. IOWA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS TWO-POINT-EIGHT PERCENT IN JULY — UNCHANGED FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH. JESSE DOUGHERTY OF IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SAYS LESS...
New retail center latest in commercial growth for Polk City
The final touches are almost done on a new retail center in Polk City, which owner Shane Torres said is the first center of its kind in many years in the growing northern Polk County community. Torres, who is also the owner of Remax Concepts, said the 7,700-square-foot center is...
Kinnick Feller Riverside Park in Adel, Iowa
Kinnick Feller Riverside Park in Adel, Iowa received a refresh this summer. The traditional playground has a nature theme that is inviting to kids. My kids loved climbing up the tree to pretend to camp out in the tower of the playground. My kids loved all of the new additions...
Stuart PALS Hosting Author of “The Stuart Spoon”
The Stuart People Active for Library Service are preparing for their next event. On August 24th at 10am, Author Carrie Landgraf will be at the Stuart Public Library to sign her book, “The Stuart Spoon.” PALS Member Carol Brewer says that the book comes from events in Landgraf’s life, mentioning that when her grandmother passed away, she was given her decorative spoon collection. Brewer tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the inspiration for the story began much later though.
Grant Through Iowa Economic Development Authority Awarded to Ruth’s Pie and Wine Bar
Ruth’s Pie and Wine Bar in Stuart is still in the middle of repairs, but received some good news after some bad news. Owners Sheila and David Stone say that after a structural engineer inspected the walls and said that they’d need to be redone, they heard back on a grant they applied for. Sheila mentions that they had some help to apply for the $100,000 grant.
Guthrie County Secondary Roads Looking to Complete Project on White Pole Road in Stuart
The Guthrie County Secondary Roads Department is looking to complete a project that they started last fall. County Engineer Josh Sebern says that the department is planning to return to Stuart, where they began repair work to the ruts in White Pole Road before last winter. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio why they weren’t able to finish the project before.
Perry to boost green infrastructure with two EV charging stations
The Perry City Council will likely take its next step toward greening the city’s infrastructure Monday when it approves a cost-sharing plan with Uncle Sam for two electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the city hall parking lot at First and Willis avenues. According to the resolution to come before...
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