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HeidRide: Lillibridges organizing motorcyle ride to raise funds to fight MS

A year ago, on their anniversary, Heidi and Lance Lillibridge went for a motorcycle ride, and came back realizing that life was about to change. Something was wrong; when it was time to make turns on the two-wheeler, Heidi realized her body was leaning a second or so after Lance's.

SAUNDRA HADEN BOOTS 

Saundra Haden Boots, 84, daughter of Elbert and DeVee (Brideson) Haden, was born Jan. 9, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Amana Retirement Community in Amana, Iowa.

SAUNDRA HADEN BOOTS 

Saundra Haden Boots, 84, daughter of Elbert and DeVee (Brideson) Haden, was born Jan. 9, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Amana Retirement Community in Amana, Iowa.

HeidRide: Lillibridges organizing motorcyle ride to raise funds to fight MS

A year ago, on their anniversary, Heidi and Lance Lillibridge went for a motorcycle ride, and came back realizing that life was about to change. Something was wrong; when it was time to make turns on the two-wheeler, Heidi realized her body was leaning a second or so after Lance's.

Area leaders attend national historical preservation forum

By Kristine Pope, Herring Hotel Association Several members of the Benton County Historic Preservation Commission joined preservationists from all around the country at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum this past weekend in Des Moines attended this event.

Meet another Vinton: The Village of Vinton, Texas

[caption id="attachment_22429" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Franklin Mountains overlook Vinton, Texas and its new playground.[/caption] The residents of Vinton plan to spend a few nights this summer watching movies at the park, not far from the brand new playground.

Meet another Vinton: The Village of Vinton, Texas

[caption id="attachment_22429" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Franklin Mountains overlook Vinton, Texas and its new playground.[/caption] The residents of Vinton plan to spend a few nights this summer watching movies at the park, not far from the brand new playground.

Area leaders attend national historical preservation forum

By Kristine Pope, Herring Hotel Association Several members of the Benton County Historic Preservation Commission joined preservationists from all around the country at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum this past weekend in Des Moines attended this event.