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Award Winning Projects and Volunteers Honored

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May 3rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Main Street Iowa hosted the 27th annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration on Friday, May 2 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (Iowa Events Center) in downtown Des Moines. The event to recognize local Main Street projects, activities and volunteers was attended by approximately 500 individuals representing communities across the state. Competitive nominations were submitted for 77 projects and activities within the five categories of design, economic restructuring, organization, promotion and overall program. Nineteen were recognized with awards and two received honorable mention.

Among the winners, from western and southwest Iowa: In the Design Award category, was: the Community of Greenfield, for the total rehabilitation of more than 5,000 square feet for the Hotel Greenfield Project; and, an Organization Award was presented to the community of Manning for the MSM Family Feud fundraising event.

The honors were presented by Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). In addition to the competitive nominations, 51 individuals or couples who were selected by their community for outstanding dedication and volunteer service benefiting the local Main Street program were recognized during the awards ceremony.

Volunteer of the Year awards were presented to: Sandy Petersen, with Avoca Main Street; Bert Peckham, with Main Street Corning; Jim & Bonnie Stalder, with Main Street Greenfield; Ken Laughery, with Main Street Guthrie Center, and Ron Reischel, with the Main Street Meeting group. The Program Director Award for years of service to their respective communities, was presented to: Doug Mullen, from Bedford; Colleen Nelson, from Manning, and Stacie Hull, from Greenfield.

In its 27-year history, Main Street Iowa has tracked over $1.3 billion in private investment in the purchase, construction and rehabilitation of property in participating commercial districts, significantly increasing the state’s job and business base. In addition, nearly two and a half million hours of volunteer time have been logged collectively by local main street organizations.

The communities of Bedford and Dunlap received recognition for their 20 years of participation as designated Main Street communities; and new Main Street organizations in Avoca, Guthrie Center and Newton were recognized and welcomed into the program, bringing the total active Main Street districts to 52.

For more information about Main Street Iowa and how all Iowa communities can access commercial revitalization assistance through the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, visit iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/IDRC/MainStreetIowa.

Lake, Rizzo HR, lead Arrieta, Cubs over Cardinals

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May 3rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) – Junior Lake and Anthony Rizzo homered, leading Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Saturday for their season-best third win in a row. A day after the Cubs tagged St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright, they came back to beat Michael Wacha (2-3). The Cubs have their longest winning streak since a three-game sweep of San Francisco in late July.

Arrieta struck out seven over 5 1-3 innings in his season debut. He gave up four hits. Chicago’s bullpen combined to pitch 3 2-3 scoreless innings. Brian Schlitter (1-0) got two outs for the win and Hector Rondon worked around a pair of leadoff singles in the ninth for his third save.

Wells’ Dairy recalls Blue Bunny ice cream products

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May 3rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — Wells’ Dairy says it is voluntarily recalling one of its Blue Bunny ice cream products for a labeling problem. The Le Mars, Iowa-based company said in a news release Saturday that packages of 56 fluid-ounce Blue Bunny Premium Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream are being recalled because the product may contain egg not declared on the label. People who are allergic to egg could have a severe reaction if they consume the ice cream.

The packages were sold at retail grocery stores in Kansas, Indiana and Iowa. The products affected are from Lot Number 40010 TTT 19115, and have a best-used-by date of Oct. 9, 2015. The company says no customers have reported any illnesses in connection with the ice cream to date.

Driver Runs Into KFC/Taco Bell Store in Red Oak

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May 3rd, 2014 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department says no injuries were reported after a car slammed into a restaurant Saturday afternoon in Red Oak. Officials say at around 12:22-p.m., 14-year old Ethan Baumli, Clarinda, was driving a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix and attempting to park in front of the KFC/Taco Bell store at 400 E. Senate Avenue, when he became distracted by his mother in the passenger seat.

The teen stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the car to jump the curb, cross the sidewalk and strike the northeast corner of the building.  The building sustained about $10,000 damage during the mishap, while damage to the car was estimated at $1,000.

Officials say Red Oak Fire and Rescue personnel checked the structure and determined the building was safe for occupancy.

HOWARD JUEL, 87, of Kimballton (Svcs. 5/5/14)

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May 3rd, 2014 by admin

HOWARD JUEL, 87, of Kimballton died Saturday, May 3rd at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.  Funeral services for HOWARD JUEL will be held 11-a.m. Mon., May 5th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements.

Friends may call after 2-pm Sun., May 4th, at 105 W. 1st St. in Kimballton.

HOWARD JUEL is survived by:

His wife – Leona.

His daughters – JoEllyn Juel-Anderson & husband Gene, and Jacqueline Juel-Conzemius & husband Steve.

His sister – Janie Jacobsen.

His step-son: Clinton (Patricia) Gard.

6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, other relatives, in-laws,  & friends.

ROBERT POLDBERG, 88, of Kimballton (Svcs. 05-06-2014)

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May 3rd, 2014 by admin

ROBERT POLDBERG, 88, of Kimballton died Friday, May 2nd at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.  Funeral services for ROBERT POLDBERG will be held on Tuesday, May 6th at 2pm at the Jacksonville Cemetery west of Kimballton.  Ohde Funeral Home of Kimballton has the arrangements.

ROBERT POLDBERG is survived by:

Wife: Rose Ann Poldberg of Kimballton.

Children: Susan Hoegh of Sully.  Connie Lykke of Omaha.  Ann Beltz of Ames, NE.

Step-Children: Joni Christensen of Elk Horn.  Jordan Larsen of Kimballton.  Ryan Larsen of Elk Horn.

11 Grandchildren

14 Great Grandchildren

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Mount Ayr Boys and Creston Girls win Bedford Co-Ed Track Invite

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May 3rd, 2014 by admin

Bedford Co-Ed Invite 05/02/2014

Boys

  • Mount Ayr 209
  • Underwood 115
  • Bedford 89
  • Lenox 38
  • East Union 34

Girls

  • Creston 151
  • Underwood 120
  • Mount Ayr 80
  • Essex 70
  • Lenox 62

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East Mills Boys, Clarinda Girls Win Fremont-Mills Co-Ed Track Invite

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May 3rd, 2014 by admin

Fremont-Mills Co-Ed Invitational 05/02/2014

Boys

  • East Mills 164
  • Fremont-Mills 115
  • Nishnabotna 64
  • AHST 56
  • Sidney 55

Girls

  • Clarinda 131
  • Fremont-Mills 115
  • Sidney 87
  • Stanton 65
  • Glenwood JV 56
  • AHST 56

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