Yogi Berra is a baseball Hall of Famer who played for the New York Yankees. Mr. Berra is mostly known for his baseball skills, but his “Yogism’s” are also part of his legacy. A “Yogism” is something that he said that sounds silly at first, but makes sense if you think about it for ...
For the fourth year in a row, members and volunteers with the Hamilton County Conservation board will be releasing walleyes into the Briggs Woods Lake today. Those who would like to observe or participate are invited to join the Conservation volunteers and staff who will coordinate the release. “The release will begin at 1 p.m.” said Brian Lammers, Executive Director of Hamilton County Conservation. “We could release them all at once, but it’s more fun to put them in the bucket and release them slowly, letting them adapt to the lake water.” Approximately 600 walleyes will ...
The John Deere manufacturing facility in Ottumwa, pictured, is slated to close along with a facility in Clarion, the company announced. (Photo via Google Earth) John Deere factories in Ottumwa and Clarion are set to be phased out over next two fiscal years as the company looks to “optimize” manufacturing and “improve operational efficiency” according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. The company also plans to move small planter production from a facility in Moline, Illinois, to a John Deere production facility in Paton, Iowa, in the next fiscal year. A ...
Spark Webster City exhibit will be Saturday Spark WC is sponsoring the “Prairie Folk” project, which will be held in the East Twin Park from 2 to 4 p.m. Artists Tim Adams and Emily Hill will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in the exhibit. Spark WC is an IEDA grant initiative to bring more art and more stories to light in Webster City. Kamrar Soup Dinner on Sunday The Kamrar Lions Club will b e hosting a soup dinner on Sunday, at the Kamrar Lions Building. The menu includes chili, pork and barley, chicken noodle soup, a dessert and drink. This is served as ...
Funding a trust to support Iowa’s natural resources and water has come up repeatedly on the campaign trail ahead of Tuesday’s elections, but some counties have successfully initiated bond referendums to support projects locally. On Tuesday, Dubuque County voters will be asked to ...
Lisa Tapper, center, a Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant, donated care packages filled with lotions and comfort items for patients in the Joan and Richard Stark Infusion Center at Van Diest Medical Center, and for clients of Hamilton County Public Health. Nearly 30 area businesses and individuals contributed to support the project. Also pictured are Lori Foster, left, senior director of marketing and public relations at VDMC, and Pam Harklau, RN, Hamilton County Public Health administrator on the right.
