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Backyard Biochar: Osborne Park Educational Session
ELKADER, Iowa — Give your yard waste a second life while restoring soil and storing carbon, while enjoying campfire at the same time. On Friday, August 9, an Osborne Pond educational session will teach attendees the methods for creating biochar, a powerful soil amendment that can be made from upcycled materials and organic waste.
Crestwood girls bounce Waukon; fall to Comets; lose to Hawks in regionals
MANCHESTER - The Crestwood softball team concluded the regular season by splitting road games against Waukon and Charles City. On July 8, the Cadets rallied to defeat the Waukon Indians, 7-2. Taking on Charles City on July 9, a late rally by Crestwood fell short as the Comets held on for a 9-6 win.
Fayette County raids lead to drug charges, child endangerment for three adults, minors
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KGAN) — The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Iowa State Patrol have arrested and charged three adults and several minors with various drug and child endangerment charges after two separate search warrants were conducted on Friday. Those search warrants took place in the 200 block of...
The Outlook Newspaper
Ruth Ellen Swanson was born February 26, 1930, in Shumway, Illinois and died on July 12, 2024, in Monona, Iowa. She was born to Seth and Alma (Laue) Wetherell and baptized at Trinity Lutheran. Ruth attended school in Shumway, Illinois and graduated from Beecher City High School in Beecher City, Illinois. She graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa with a degree in home economics and physical education. She taught in Waukon, Iowa and also was a substitute teacher in Monona, Iowa for several years.
UPDATE: No street closures, island open as river falls below flood stage in Prairie du Chien
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The Postville Herald
CEDAR RAPIDS – Norma Jean Starks of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away on July 10, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on May 26, 1952 to G. Norman and Beulah Amundson in Postville, IA, graduating from Postville High School in 1970 and nursing school in 1973. Norma was married to Kenneth Starks on October 12, 1974 in Cedar Rapids, the city she would make her home.
Graduation ceremony brought to Gundersen for high school senior
Maddie Breza was gearing up for her final semester of high school. The senior at South Winneshiek High School in Calmar, Iowa, took classes throughout the summer and fall of 2023, determined to walk across the stage to receive her diploma with the class of 2024. However, life threw a...
Stanley Ice Cream Social
STANLEY – The Stanley Fire Department and EMS will be hosting their annual ice cream social from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 4. They will be serving a choice of ribeye sandwich, brat patty, hamburger, or hotdog meals with a bag of chips, drink, homemade pie, and a cup of homemade ice cream. Dine in at the fire station, or carryout available. Call 563-920-6792 with questions. Proceeds go to support the Stanley Fire Department and EMS. Hope you can make it!
Early Registration Required for OWLS Mississippi River Voyage
ELKADER, Iowa — Osborne's next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be held on Tuesday, August 20. This month's program is called "A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage." At this event, the O.W.L.S. will charter the Maiden Voyage for a fun afternoon on the Mississippi. Captain Robert...
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