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Teachers train puppies to be permanent therapy dogs in schools
Students within the Perry Community School District in Iowa will have new classmates starting this fall: Kona and Sunshine Shimmer. The two puppies are currently being trained by Perry Middle School teachers to become permanent therapy dogs for the school district. They'll first need to pass a test to get a Canine Good Citizen license. That certification will allow them to be in school hallways permanently.
Swine and Poultry Shows Today at the Cass County Fair
10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open. 5:00 P.M., 75th Fair Grounds Celebration Cake Social. 5:45 P.M., Parade of Champions, Bucket of Junk/Fundraising Auction. 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M., Static Exhibits Released. WEDNESDAY, July 31. 6:00 P.M………………………………………..Clean-up...
Atlantic Cross Country Team Starts Practice on August 12
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Cross Country Team opens practice on August 12. Head Coach Dan Vargason says runners have participated in team runs on Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. The first practice starts at 7:00 a.m. on August 12. Coach Vargason says the main goal is to teach his student-athletes...
Panther Volleyball Hope to Return to Quarterfinals
After ending the season at 7-22, the Panorama Panther volleyball team looks to return and advance in volleyball post season actually. Last season, the Panthers defeated the West Central Valley Wildcats 3-2 to advance in the Class 2A Region 4 first round. The Panthers would face off against the ACGC Chargers in the quarterfinal, but would be shut out 3-0 against the Chargers. The Panthers ended last year’s season at 3-4 in conference play, and look towards the eight seniors for leadership on the squad. Seniors Elizabeth Snyder, Madelyn Carstens, Madison Mincy, Cayden Iredale, Bridgette Ewing, Faith Recker, Hanna Smith and Kelsey Laabs look to return to post season action in their final season as Panther volleyball players.
ADM’s Madi James Receives Honorable Mention for All-Conference
Junior Madi James, from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team, is credited for earning an honorable mention for all-conference. James played in 39 games this season, stepping up to the plate for 115 at-bats. The junior scored 28 runs on 30 hits, capturing 19 singles, eight doubles, one triple, and two home runs. James had an on base percentage of .325. Defensively, she a left fielder who garnered 37 putouts and had three errors on the year. James will be coming back for her senior year as ADM looks to make it back to the state tournament for the fifth consecutive time.
Perry Police Chief Reminds Drivers to Not Speed on Willis Ave
Perry Police Chief Eric Vaughn warns drivers to be cautious on the new paved road in the city. The City of Perry recently conducted updates to Willis Avenue to smooth it out, and the improvement naturally causes people to want to speed up. However, Chief Vaughn kindly reiterates to still obey the speed limit along the road to avoid any accidents.
Iowa football's all-time record against every team on the 2024-2025 schedule
The 2024 Iowa football season is a month away and the official start of college football season is less than a month away. After making it to the Big Ten Championship in 2023 but falling to the eventual National Champion Michigan team, Iowa is ready to make a comeback. After...
Unified Activity Federation Non-Contact Period july 28 through August 4
(Boone) The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) non-Contact Period starts today and through Sunday, August 4. Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer says this means no open gyms, and no...
Hy-Vee’s top executive Randy Edeker announces departure after 43 years, starting as a courtesy clerk
After dedicating 43 years to Hy-Vee, Randy Edeker, who started as a part-time courtesy clerk in the Chariton store in 1981, will retire from his post as CEO and chairman of the board of Iowa’s largest employer on July 31st. In 2009, the stockholders elected Edeker as the president...
Sweet Deal Pagliai’s Pizza
Get $50 in gift certificates to Pagliai’s Pizza in Johnston for only 25 bucks!. Fresh, hand-crafted dough made from scratch following a secret family recipe!. Sausage and beef prepared on site with their very own spice blend for the ultra-premium old school quality pizza!. Full menu including daily specials,...
Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is Aug. 6
The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station, northeast of Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial...
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