Archive for February, 2012
Maxwell among stops for China’s Xi Jinping
Vice President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China checks out the farm machinery at the farm of Rick and Martha Kimberley near Maxwell last Thursday, Feb. 16. Xi – Continue reading…
Huxley Business Association makes donations to fire, police
By Kim Harms The Huxley Fire Department and Emergency Responders, along with the Huxley Police Department, were recently presented with financial gifts from the Huxley Business Association. Two checks for – Continue reading…
Burkle’s lawyer asks to move trial
By Luke Jennett Staff Writer Saying that the amount of publicity surrounding the case will render it impossible to receive a fair trial, the attorney for Jackie Burkle filed a – Continue reading…
Huxley to settle with Graham, move forward with Prairie Ridge
By Nathan Cook Couple will regain ownership of dog A Huxley couple convinced City Council members they should be allowed to bring their dog back home after it had been – Continue reading…
Rood: Back when typesetting was a dangerous occupation
By Ed Rood There are days when I sit pecking at my computer and wonder what I ever did before I had one. Those are the good days when everything – Continue reading…
Transportation committee passes gas tax
By State Senator Robert Bacon This week the Senate Transportation Committee passed Senate Study Bill 3141, more commonly referred to as the Gas Tax Bill. The bill would increase Iowa – Continue reading…
UWSC provides needed support for Arc
To the editor: The Arc of Story County provides advocacy and services on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the community. Our services, funding options and resources – Continue reading…
The Bookworm Sez: Not darling, but likeable
By Terri Schlichenmeyer “The Darlings” by Cristina Alger c.2012, Pamela Dorman Books / Viking $26.95 / $31.00 Canada 352 pages You really never wanted to get involved. No, you were – Continue reading…
Babysitting class to be held in Huxley
There will be a Babysitting Basics Class on Friday, March 16 (Huxley/Ames no school day), at 3C’s, located at 515 North Main Ave. The class begins at 8:30 a.m. and – Continue reading…
Shirley M. (Fertig) Sheldon
Madrid Shirley Mae (Fertig) Sheldon, 79, formerly of Story County, passed from this life on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Madrid Home in Madrid. Funeral services will be held – Continue reading…
Lucky No. 7
Ballard girls win regional title, return to state By Joe Randleman PARKERSBURG – No superstar Division 1 athletes. No returning starters from the previous season. No battle-tested head coach with – Continue reading…
Comets’ Pickard, Bombers’ Hansen place at state meet
Pickard takes 4th, Hansen 8th By Joe Randleman DES MOINES – There was some frustration and a few tears for North Polk’s Noah Pickard and Ballard’s Dillon Hansen at the – Continue reading…
Three former Bombers claim state titles in Class 3A
By Joe Randleman Three former wrestlers for the Ballard wrestling program earned state championships in Class 3A at the state wrestling meet Saturday in Des Moines. Ankeny’s Ross Larson, Southeast – Continue reading…
NP girls come up short against DMC
Comets finish 16-7 By Joe Randleman URBANDALE – The North Polk girls’ basketball team saw its season come to an end Feb. 14 as a poor start doomed the Comets – Continue reading…
Comets fend off gutsy Raider squad in district semifinals
Hadaway’s dunk ignites 65-48 NP victory By Joe Randleman ALLEMAN – With two minutes remaining in the third quarter and his team trailing upset-minded Collins-Maxwell-Baxter 41-39, North Polk leading scorer – Continue reading…
