As of July 1st new online databases are available to all public and academic libraries in Iowa. The new databases include a database of journal articles and reference sources, Chilton auto repair database, a research skills database, and a language and learning database. This takes the place of ...
10 YEARS AGOJULY 5, 2007Voting rules have changed.Nick "Otis" Peterson was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl to be played July 21 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.Grundy Co. Sheriff will participate in a project with the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, which is promoting traffic safety in ...
I took a relaxing trip last Sunday. Well, perhaps relaxing is not the most accurate word to use with five grandkids ranging from 7 years to 6 months. Enjoyable is certainly accurate, however.My wife and I, our three children and grandchildren visited the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and ...
New at the library this week:Nonfiction: The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner, Beyond Promises written by Ron Corbett and also donated to the library by him.Fiction: Molly and the Cat Caf by Melissa Daley, Camino Island by John Grisham, The Ridge, Those Who Wish Me Dead and Rise the Dark all ...
10 YEARS AGOJUNE 28, 07Parkview Manor offers Meals on Wheels program.There were two fly-overs during the 4th of July parade in honor of Army Spec. Travis Vaughn who died in Afghanistan earlier this year.Oakleaf plans 50 year event to be held this fall.Jean Junge will celebrate her 80th birthday ...
There are hundreds of ways to enjoy lakes, rivers and streams in Iowa. Some people prefer a speed boat on a big lake or the Mississippi river pulling someone on skis or a tube. Others like to sit quietly in a fishing boat hoping to catch a trophy Walleye or a limit of crappies to take home and ...
Kids may still sign up for summer reading this year. The program is open to all children who were in the sixth grade and below this year, including children not yet in school. Everyone who signs up receives a book of their choice from a selection, and a chance at winning other prizes in a ...
10 YEARS AGOJUNE 21, 2007Reinbeck water is deemed safe to drink.G-R 7th & 8th students take trip to Washington D.C. to visit historical sitesKatie Fevold wins FFA award.Jayme Allen, Ames, & Christi Shutters plan August 4 wedding at Heritage Hills on August 4.Jack Parson, 84, ...
Our summer reading program for kids in grade 6 and under is underway. The next event will be held at the Memorial Building on Tuesday, June 20 at 1:00. It will be Keith West's Build a Better World With Miss Kitty the Library Lady. Although geared to kids, this program is free and open to the ...
10 YEARS AGOJUNE 14, 2007PCI donates $5,000 towards fireworks.Road construction on Hwy 14 & 175 likely to cause delays.School board approves a 28E sharing agreement for the proposed fitness center at theGladbrook campus.Ella Frier, 99, Washington, formerly from Gladbrook-Reinbeck area, ...