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Proposal: Nursing home would have 10 years to pay $1 million owed to the state
(Fremont Co) An Iowa nursing home that owes taxpayers more than $1 million has negotiated a 10-year payment plan with state officials. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Center in Fremont County filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3 million in assets and $2.3 million in liabilities. By far, the 46-bed...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
¡Viva Perry! Latino Festival set for Saturday, August 24
Perry’s annual ¡Viva Perry! Latino Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 24, with a parade at 10 a.m. and a day full of activities in Pattee Park. The festival is hosted by Hispanics United for Perry. The parade is open to everyone. Lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. on 12th Street...
Statehouse candidate Phil Wiese and supporters gather near Blue Grass
Phil Wiese, a Democrat, running for Iowa House District 82, hosted supporters at his rural Blue Grass farm party. Speakers included the Mayor of West Liberty, Mark Smith. The event was emceed by Joie Stoefen. Contributed photo.
SIRWA and Osceola Water Works Move Ahead on Intermediate Water Plan
In the Osceola Water Board of Trustees April 2024 meeting, a 3-stage plan to address water needs was approved, which included short, intermediate, and long-term plans. In July, work on the intermediate plan began by Osceola Water Works and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) working together to complete an infrastructure update and interconnection at the SIRWA water tower east of Osceola on Highway 34.
Adel Kinnick-Feller Park Playground Refresh is Complete
A project in the City of Adel is now done, thanks to a large donation from a non-profit organization. The Adel Parks & Recreation announces that the finishing touches have been put on the Kinnick-Feller Park Playground Refresh project. A big contributor to helping the activity was a $7,500 donation from the Adel Kiwanis Club on several upgrades. President of the Kiwanis Club Scott Hall illustrates that the City of Adel contacted them because the Kiwanis Club invested in the original equipment that was seeking to be replaced.
AC/GC Principal on Work Ethic of Students
Adair – Casey / Guthrie Center Principal Brian Sauser hasn’t started the school year yet, and already has been learning about the students. Sauser says he’s attended a few summer workouts for the fall sports teams, and has been able to see the teams in action as they prepare to represent the school. He adds that he was also recently able to talk with some students that are part of the FFA Chapter.
ADM Boys XC 10 Seniors Looking to Lead Team Back to State
The first meet is set to take place in 10 days for the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Boys Cross Country team, with a healthy group of seniors to take charge. The Tigers roster features 32 runners on the 2024-25 team, which is the same number they competed with last year. ADM will have 10 seniors including Isaac Chapman, Keegan Holdmeyer, Shay Holdmeyer, Patrick Lee, Riley Milburn, Ryland Moss, Brycen Timmer, Torin Timmerman, Tate Truitt, and Luke Yanacheak. The rest of the Tigers boys cross country team will have eight juniors, three sophomores, and 11 freshmen.
Wildcat Football Coach Lindsay Prepares for Tiger Scrimmage
With Meet the Players night scheduled for Friday at West Central Valley, Wildcat Activities Director and head football coach Jim Lindsay has two different hats to wear for the festivities. When asked how Lindsay manages both responsibilities, Lindsay explained how he plans to use his Activity Director responsibilities to his advantage. Lindsay said, “you know, having a whole lot to do before our football part starts kind of helps with the nerves of the actual football game. That does help, but I have a lot of help, so I can focus on the football still. It’s a big community effort, and a lot of people help us out.”
Demolition underway on Valley Junction building
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 130-year-old building in West Des Moines' Valley Junction is starting to come down. Demolition is underway on the former Longest Yard Bar and Grille on Fifth Street. The owner says the building could not be repaired or saved. It has not yet been said...
Caitlin Clark Wilson basketball sells out in minutes
DES MOINES, Iowa — The new Caitlin Clark "Fever Rising" Wilson basketball collaboration sold out within 30 minutes, per reports. On Monday, the brand teased the basketball, telling fans to keep an eye out for the unveiling the today. Before Wilson could officially announce its arrival on social media,...
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
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