News

  • Genealogical Society to meet Monday

    Union County Genealogical Society will meet 6 p.m. Monday at Gibson Memorial Library. Roll call will be answer the question, "What county resources o ...
    NEW: April 24, 2014 - 12:52 pm

  • Fun, frivolity planned on Humor Sunday

    Special events are planned for April 27 — Humor Sunday.Everyone is invited to attend Family Night Fr ...
    NEW: April 24, 2014 - 12:50 pm

  • Special prayer service to be held on National Day of Prayer

    On May 1, National Day of Prayer will be observed all across the country in homes, churches and prayer centers. According to 1 Timothy 2:1-8 and 2 Chr ...
    NEW: April 24, 2014 - 12:49 pm

  • College news

    Augustana CollegeROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A total of 858 students have been named to the dean’s list at A ...
    NEW: April 24, 2014 - 12:48 pm

  • 2014 Money Smart Week poster contest winners announced

    The 2014 Money Smart Week poster contest winners are third grade students Riley Long, East Union Elementary; and Jacy Kralik and Victoria Hiatt, Crest ...
    April 24, 2014 - 12:47 pm

  • Creston FFA earns gold national chapter award

    AMES — The Iowa FFA Supreme National Chapter Award Program will be held during the 86th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference April 27-29 in Ames. Forty-two ...
    April 24, 2014 - 12:46 pm

  • Rain delay

    April showers have left area farmers sidelined from getting an early jump on the 2014 planting season, but most farmers are welcoming the rain.
    April 24, 2014 - 11:22 am

  • New Money Smart Week contest held at SWCC

    Southwestern Community College Learning Resource Center participated in the DASH for the Stash, a new contest held during Money Smart Week (MSW) Iowa, ...
    April 23, 2014 - 11:45 am

  • State FFA announces 2014 Stars Over Iowa finalists

    ANKENY — The 2014 Stars Over Iowa finalists were selected for recognition as part of the 86th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference to be held April 27 ...
    April 23, 2014 - 11:44 am

  • Angela Ruby, RN, recognized at Adair County Health System

    GREENFIELD — Adair County Health System awarded the 2014 DAISY award to Angela Ruby, RN. This award is given to recognize extraordinary nurses. The DA ...
    April 23, 2014 - 11:42 am

  • SWCC co-sponsors statewide conference

    Southwestern Community College and Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon co-hosted the 2014 Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACC ...
    April 23, 2014 - 11:40 am

  • Adair County joins national movement to prevent child abuse

    GREENFIELD — Hundreds of communities across the nation participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness that child abuse is preventabl ...
    April 23, 2014 - 11:36 am

  • Clearfield student musicians earn honors

    CLEARFIELD — Student musicians from Clearfield Elementary have represented the Orioles at several events this spring.
    April 23, 2014 - 11:36 am

  • One act plays scheduled Friday

    Half as long, but just as good. Creston High School students have put together one-act plays for Friday. The plays, which last between 30 and 45 min ...
    April 23, 2014 - 11:11 am

  • GRMC Auxiliary awards $5,000 in scholarships

    Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to area applicants pursuing careers in health care.
    April 22, 2014 - 11:56 am

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