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HomeCare Serices offers bus to casino
A bus to Prairie Meadows is being sponsored by HomeCare Services, Inc. in Adel. The trip is scheduled for next Tuesday and the cost is $10 per person. The bus – Continue reading…
‘Art in the Park’ seeks area artists
The fifth annual Dallas County Art in the Park will be held Saturday, June 2, at Mound Park in Dallas Center. The event is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Organizers are – Continue reading…
Waukee prom is set for Hy-Vee Hall
The Waukee High School Junior-Senior Prom, “A Red Carpet Premiere,” will be held March 31 at Hy-Vee Hall Conference Center. The event will be held from 8-11 p.m. Parents are – Continue reading…
Sportsman’s Lodge reservations open
The new Sportsman’s Lodge at Sportsman Park near Dawson is now accepting reservations for the 2012 season. The new facility includes thermo pane windows with screens, ceiling fans and built-in – Continue reading…
County fairgrounds seeks volunteers
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer at the Dallas County Fairgrounds this year is invited to attend a meeting Saturday at 6 p.m. at the community building on the fairgrounds. – Continue reading…
St. Boniface Church holds fish fries during Lent
St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee will hold a fish fry every Friday during Lent. The events are held in the Parish Hall from 5-7:30 p.m. The church is located – Continue reading…
Local produce? Find it in your own garden or backyard
Are you looking for local produce? You could find exactly what you’re looking for in your yard and/or garden. The Brenton Arboretum will host ISU Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist Joe – Continue reading…
NAPA store earns ‘Five Star’ award
Adel Auto Parts/Perry Auto Parts has earned the distinguished “Five Star Excellence Award” for 2011. The award is given based on achievement in sales growth, store presentation, wholesale marketing, and – Continue reading…
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…
