From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Carl wins in Russia

by jschlesselman on December 29, 2011

Bellator’s Mixed Martial Arts fighter and former Plainsmen wrestler, Steve Carl, was victorious in the Battle of Empires held Dec. 17 in Khabarovsk, Russia. With a 15-3 record, 170-pound Carl won by triangle choke submission in the first round over his Russian opponent, Rustam Bogatirev (11-4). Carl said he hopes to fight during Bellator’s next [...]

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Belle Plaine police report

by jschlesselman on December 29, 2011

Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 7:54 a.m. – Officers assisted the Belle Plaine Area Ambulance in the 1800 block of Ninth Ave. 8:59 p.m. – Harassment complaint in the 1000 block of Eighth Avenue. The offender was warned. 12:45 p.m. – Four tires were reported slashed at 1805 Ninth Ave. 2:45 p.m. – Dog running at [...]

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Raegan Junge voted Viewers Favorite in Epic Christmas contest

December 29, 2011 Star Press Union

The 6-year-old Keystone girl who waged a campaign to raise money for victims of last spring’s tornado in Joplin, MO, has been named Viewers Favorite in The Weather Channel’s Epic Christmas contest. Raegan Junge, daughter of Jerry and Crystal Junge, received the most votes among the contest’s five finalists. The contest recognized people around the [...]

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Benton County Letters, Dec. 28, 2011

December 29, 2011 Benton County Letters

Note from new mayor Dear Citizens of Belle Plaine, I would like to thank the large number of voters who turned out in the November election to participate in America’s most treasured freedom, the right to choose your elected leaders. I hope that as the New Year approaches the new city administration can give you [...]

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Crystal Ball, Dec. 28, 2011

December 29, 2011 Crystal Ball

Back in the day when members of my 4-H club drew names for a Christmas gift exchange, the amount we could spend was $3. I saw in a recent 4-H meeting write-up that the current going rate is $10. Probably a good idea. You couldn’t get much for $3 these days. *** I’ve reached the [...]

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City Council Roundup, Atkins, Dec. 19, 2011

December 29, 2011 City Council Roundup

Atkins City Council December 19, 2011 Atkins, Iowa Council met in regular session. Members present were: David Duball, Diane Herman, Tim Harbach Brian Cruise and Kevin Korsmo. Absent: none. Mayor Becker called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Also present: Tom Street, Maguire Iron; Keiaffa Green and Jenn Draper, ASAC; Dean Andes, Bob Paulsen, [...]

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A loving gesture

December 29, 2011 Journal Tribune

By ANDREA FURLONG When Mandy and Corey Clark’s first child, Eryn, was diagnosed with leukemia at just 1-1/2 years old three months ago, the family was stunned. “Our hearts were broken into a million pieces,” wrote Mandy Clark, Lisbon, in an online description of the events leading up to Eryn’s diagnosis. Mandy had asked doctors [...]

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IOWA COUNTY OBITUARIES — Dec. 29, 2011

December 29, 2011 Iowa County obituaries

Homer Kerr, 101 Celebration of life services for Homer S. Kerr, 101, South English, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the English River Church of the Brethren near South English. He died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at the English Valley Care Center, North English. The Rev. Diana Lovett officiated at the service. [...]

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CHRISTMAS SURPRISE: Bath & Body Works surprises boy with holiday gift package

December 29, 2011 Journal Tribune

Williamsburg High School eighth grader Austin Archer got an early Christmas surprise when staff from Tanger Outlet Center’s Bath and Body Works store stopped by his classroom to give him a few gifts during school Thursday, Dec. 22. Among the gifts were a Bath and Body Works brand name bag, travel cup and note cards. [...]

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IOWA VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD: IV board reviews ELL policy

December 29, 2011 Pioneer Republican

The Iowa Valley School Board, at its meeting Dec. 12, spent time discussing revisions to the district’s plan for serving English language learners. The goal of the district’s English as a Second Language, or ESL, program, is to increase proficiency in the four core areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The policy states that English [...]

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