Archive for the ‘Briefs’ Category
Former Panora, Woodward doctor surrenders Iowa medical license
Roger V. Hansen, 66, a 66-year-old Iowa-licensed physician who formerly practiced medicine in Panora and Woodward, entered into a settlement agreement with the Iowa Board of Medicine last week. The – Continue reading…
Waukee ‘Christmas Drive’ begins
Special to DCN The annual Waukee Christmas Drive began Tuesday. The drive is sponsored by employees of the Waukee Police Department and is not officially sponsored by the City of – Continue reading…
Central College honors area musicians
Submitted to DCN Central College, Pella, has announced that a number of area students are involved in music ensembles this year. Among those are: Chrystal Von Ahsen, of Van Meter, – Continue reading…
Arboretum to host migration bird hike
The Brenton Arboretum will host a Migration Bird Hike for families, birders, and other interested parties. The Hike, featuring Mr. John Bissell, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30-10:30 a.m. – Continue reading…
Brenton Arboretum leaf collection exhibition is Nov. 6
The Brenton Arboretum invites the public to create and display tree leaf collections for the second annual Leaf Collection Exhibition Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1-4 p.m. The only requirement for – Continue reading…
Annual salamander migration near Voas will begin soon
In mid October when the weather is cool and damp, hundreds of tiger salamanders migrate from the fields and ditches surrounding Voas Nature Area (near Minburn) back to their overwintering – Continue reading…
‘Pope of the People’ tour is set to begin
John Paul II musical opens fall tour at Living History Submitted to DCN The Pope of the People, the John Paul II musical, kicks off its fall tour at Living – Continue reading…
Farmers, Fair-goers’ ‘Together We CAN’ a boost to food banks
Donations are valued at $43,000 Submitted to DCN The combined efforts of Iowa’s farmers and an estimated 300,000 Iowa State Fair attendees who visited a “Together We CAN!” exhibit have – Continue reading…
Submitted to DCN Alex Jagim earned the rank of Eagle Scout recently during ceremonies at Living Faith Lutheran Church. Jagim is the son of Mike and Tracy Jagim of Waukee. – Continue reading…
Adel hires search firm to find new city administrator
Submitted to DCN The City of Adel has announced that the City Council approved last Friday the hiring of Brimeyer Fursman (Maplewood, Minn.) to conduct a full search for the – Continue reading…
Perry will hold Gold Star Mothers Day on Sept. 25
Touring display in city Sept. 19-25 Submitted to DCN During the past few weeks, there have been joyful homecomings in communities across Iowa as our soldiers have returned home from – Continue reading…
‘Great Treasure Hunt’ gearing up
Submitted to DCN Fall is a busy time of year in Iowa. Students are returning to school, and farmers are beginning to harvest their fields. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is – Continue reading…
Outdoor cooking class hosted set at Kuehn Conservation
The Dallas County Conservation Board has scheduled an outdoor cooking–foil packs class next Tuesday (6-8 p.m.) at Kuehn Conservation Area north of Earlham. Cost of the program is $7 and – Continue reading…
Iowa author guest presenter at Brenton Arboretum Saturday
Author of “Forest and Shade Trees of Iowa,” Peter van der Linden, will be the guest presenter at the sixth annual membership gathering at The Brenton Arboretum Saturday. The event – Continue reading…
Picket Fence Creamery holds two-day farm tour
Woodward’s Picket Fence Creamery and Prairieland Herbs will be hosting a two-day farm tour as well as local foods and wine sampling all day on Sunday from noon to 5 – Continue reading…
