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RAGBRAI to Make Way Through Greenfield Tomorrow
The biggest bicycling event for the state of Iowa is underway. Tomorrow, the bicyclists taking part in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) will make their way through Adair County, with Greenfield being the midday stop. The route through Greenfield has changed since the city was originally chosen as a stop, allowing bicyclists to tour through areas that were in the path of the May 21st tornado that devastated a mile long stretch of the town in a minute.
‘We’re going to have a blast:’ Winterset community prepares for RAGBRAI riders
WINTERSET, Iowa (KCCI) — With just days until thousands of bicyclists pour into town square, Winterset is making its final preparations before hosting the third day of the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Winterset last hosted five years ago, in 2019. But for 2024, riders are...
City of Adel Needs Public’s Help for Beggars Night Date
The City of Adel is asking for residents’ feedback to help nail down a date for the annual Halloween celebration. Halloween is still a few months away, but the City of Adel is looking to secure the day to host their trick or treating event. According to the city, there are three suggested dates to choose from for Beggars Night 2024. The proposed dates are Saturday, October 26th, Thursday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 2nd.
Courtney Wojtowicz is crowned the 2024 Dallas County Fair Queen
Courtney Wojtowicz was crowned the 2024 Dallas County Fair Queen during a coronation ceremony on Friday, July 12. Wojtowicz is a 2024 graduate of Dallas Center-Grimes High School. Maitlynn Bucklin-Pagano, a 2024 graduate of Waukee Northwest High School, was named the Dallas County Fair Princess. Other queen contestants included:. Kelsey...
Panora City Council to Discuss Temporary Storage Containers
The Panora City Council will meet in regular session Monday. The Council will consider for approval the second reading of an ordinance adding a chapter on portable storage containers to City Code, a resolution allowing possession and consumption of alcohol in designated areas for events during Panorama Days and a request to utilize a hydrant or firetruck to fill a dunk tank at Michael Mills Park during Panorama Days. They will also discuss the city being the fiscal agent for the Panora Chamber’s Main Street audio project, merit increases for two city employees, the 2024 Southeast Load Transfer Electric project and an emergency medical services first responder transport agreement.
Wachholtz and Ballard honored by Governor for volunteerism
Paula Wachholtz of Panora and Cathy Ballard of Guthrie Center were honored June 25 during the annual Iowa 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards ceremony. The two were among more than 400 Iowans similarly honored. This was the 40thyear of the awards program. Individuals and groups were honored, and length of service awards were also given.
Adel City Council Holding EOS Vision Session Monday
The Adel City Council will be having a special meeting on Monday. The council is set to tackle a Entrepreneurial Operating System Vision Session to offer fundamentals that will benefit businesses. The agenda will be split into several sections titled, “Hitting the Ceiling,” “Becoming Your Best,” “Accountability Chart,” “Vision,” “Rocks,” and “Meeting Pulse.”
Sen. Grassley talks FEMA aid in Greenfield with tornado victims
GREENFIELD, Iowa — This weekend will mark two months since an EF4 tornado tore through Greenfield, and some of the victims say they still are having a difficult time securing aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sen. Chuck Grassley spoke to a room full of voters in Greenfield...
Guthrie Center City Council to Reschedule Public Hearing on Sale of City Owned Property
The Guthrie Center City Council will meet in regular session Monday. The Council will consider for approval fencing permits for the 100 block of North 12th Street and the 900 block of North 13th Street, and appoint Lacquerisha Hall as a Library Board Member for Mary J Barnett Memorial Library. They will also consider for approval a housing project from Mark and Derrik Bauer of Tri-County Lumber, reschedule a public hearing for the proposed sale of real estate to August 12th, and consider for approval a resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records per Iowa Code. City Clerk Kris Arrasmith will then provide information on mowing at the Alliant sub-station in the City Hall report. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.
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