11+ hour, 38+ min ago   (180+ words) Community Newspaper Group ”The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy,” Psalm 126:3Roger and Marsha met on a blind date on Valentine’s Day and were married Sept They lived…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago   (581+ words) Happy Back-to-School Week for all those that celebrate! Every year, I am always surprised by how quickly summer passes and the first day of school approaches. We attended the Open House activities this week at West Central. It was fun…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (970+ words) Elaine Main (left) shakes Mayor Kristin Happel’s hand as she is handed her plaque, honoring Main’s 30 years to the Board of Trustees. Diana Blake (middle) is beside her as well, who was honored for her 42 years on the board. Waverly…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (385+ words) A good name for a good horse. Okay, we can’t debate forever on what her name will be — besides, there is a new puppy joining our farm in the near future that would also deserve a name. We were still…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (510+ words) Antioch Church summer adventure camp’s group who donated the most school supplies turns Youth Coordinator Abby Hahn into an ice cream sundae as an incentive for donations. The camp was held the first week of August at their Oelwein campus....

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (484+ words) Your teacher is eager to meet you. Are you ready for school, too? Do you have your crayons, pencils, and a new outfit picked out for your first day? Alright, let’s go, and read these great back to school and…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (313+ words) Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 62% of respondents agreed that kids 15 and under should be barred from creating social…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (146+ words) Community Newspaper Group School bus safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, students, families and motorists Students should arrive at their bus stop on time, remain a safe distance from the roadway and wait until the bus has completely stopped…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1555+ words) Tiffany Skaggs, director and owner of Little Explorers Daycare, says Iowa’s childcare system does not do enough to support childcare workers or parents. Skaggs views her daycare children as family but says love is not a funding model. In early…...

1+ week, 38+ min ago   (557+ words) Travelers counting on a cheaper vacation this fall may be in for a surprise. Shoulder season has traditionally brought lower prices, but some of those bargains are getting harder to find this year. Waiting until fall doesn't guarantee a bargain…...