Archive for the ‘Around the County’ Category
Focus on Education (Second in a Series)
Former student makes lasting impact Promotes those to be all-around students By Allison McNeal Staff Writer At Waukee High School, educator Scott Blum teaches more than just government in his – Continue reading…
Building a Pool
Shopping locally is key to project By Bill Haglund Editor Tammy Howe and Terry Chapman of Adel TV & Appliance are sending a message to Adel residents. Shop locally. That’s – Continue reading…
Adel Council sets 2012-13 budget hearing
Public input on tax abatement program, two other issues also set for March meeting By Bill Haglund Editor In an otherwise routine February meeting of the Adel City Council, two – Continue reading…
Supervisors put hold on Granger shed
By Allison McNeal Staff Writer The Board of Supervisors met Tuesday to discuss the Granger shed construction with County Engineer Jim George. According to George, the project was estimated to – Continue reading…
DC Hospital has big economic impact on county
Generates nearly $9 million annually, association study shows Special to DCN Dallas County Hospital generates 114 jobs that add $8,930,163 to Dallas County’s economy, according to the latest study by – Continue reading…
St. John’s will hold info meeting
Special to DCN St. John’s Church in Adel will be hosting a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) information night on Monday, March 26. The meeting will be held – Continue reading…
Perry Visioning group seeks input
Special to DCN Perry has been chosen as one of 12 communities to participate in this year’s Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program. Iowa State University is conducting a survey – Continue reading…
Lincoln documents available online
Collection is second largest west of Mississippi Submitted to DCN More than 80 documents and letters written to or signed by President Abraham Lincoln are now available for public viewing – Continue reading…
Opera Iowa will perform
Submitted to DCN Perry Fine Arts will sponsor Opera Iowa in a production of Wolfgang Mozart’s classic opera “The Magic Flute” on Friday, March 2. The event will be held – Continue reading…
Cattlemen seek ‘Best Burger’
Dexter’s Rusty Duck was 2011 winner Submitted to DCN Iowa burger lovers are encouraged to join this year’s quest for Iowa’s Best Burger. Almost every Iowa restaurant, whether it’s the – Continue reading…
Live Healthy Iowa sets record
Submitted to DCN Live Healthy Iowa has broken their all-time participation record for the 100 Day Wellness Challenge. The record was set in 2006 with 33,183 participants. Currently, more than – Continue reading…
Grimes Chamber hosts annual awards dinner
Lilly is named ‘Citizen of Year;’ Hilsabeck, Heitland, Air Free Duct Cleaning also honored By Bill Haglund Editor Vickie Lilly, a long-time resident, received the “Citizen of the Year” award – Continue reading…
Adel Aquatic Center on hold
By Bill Haglund Editor The Adel Aquatic Center project hit an unforeseen snag last week, forcing city leaders to seek remedies to a problem rather than to begin a bidding – Continue reading…
Adel voters say ‘yes’ to A-D-M PPEL levy
Dufoe is ‘very excited’ with large margin of victory By Allison McNeal Staff Writer Adel-DeSoto-Minburn district voters overwhelmingly passed the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) proposition on Tuesday. With – Continue reading…
Supervisors ponder county land use
At issue is 4.38 acres currently up for reservation By Allison McNeal Staff Writer The Dallas County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday and discussed the Martin Marietta wetland mitigation credit – Continue reading…
