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Mount Mercy University recognizes spring graduates
The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in August 2014. Graduates were part of a spring commencement ceremony held in May.
Michele Lynn VanScoyoc, Belle&nbs...
Did you know this about the American Legion: Temporary Financial Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) is the landmark program of The American Legion’s National Commission on Children & Youth. TFA can provide financial assistance to help meet the basic...
Did you know this about the American Legion: National Emergency Fund
The American Legion National Emergency Fund can provide monetary assistance to meet the needs of a Legion Post (up to $5,000) or an individual member of the American Legion, the Auxiliary** or Son...
Area Farmers place Iowa State Fair Llama Show
Jennifer Olson of Corcoran, Minn., captured Best of Show honors in the 2014 Iowa State Fair Llama show held August 16. The winning llama was selected from Grand Champion females and males in the Li...
Simmental Cattle Show brings awards to Atkins, Blairstown,Walker winners
Owen Brothers Cattle Company of Bois D’Arc, Mo., was awarded the Grand Champion Purebred Bull banner in the Simmental Cattle show judged August 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.
Reserve Gr...
Webster Farms of Walker places multiple times in Angus Show at Iowa State Fair
Mike Wells of Wishing Well Angus in Columbus Junction was awarded the Grand Champion and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Angus Show judged August 12 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.
The Reserve G...
Did you know this about the American Legion: Child Welfare Foundation
The Child Welfare Foundation accepts proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s two basic purposes:
1. To contribute to the physical, mental, ...
Baby news: Mona Lee Sysouchanh
Nikone and Georgia Sysouchanh of Waukee happily announce the birth of their daughter, Mona Lee, on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 7:13 am. Mona weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 18.75” long. Mona joins... Garth and Pat Beatty celebrate 50th Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to Garth and Pat Beatty, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on September 5th. Their family includes three sons - Dan (Michelle), Matt (Kris... ISU summer term graduates include area students
Iowa State University awarded a total of 832 degrees at the end of the 2014 summer term. Of the students receiving degrees, 500 were awarded undergraduate degrees, 222 master's degrees and 110...