Centerville News

Solid Rock Church of God is celebrating their 26th anniversary of providing free Thanksgiving meals to anyone who wants one.

Paul Asaro, one of the nations great two-handed jazz and ragtime pianists, entertained concert goers at Simon Estes Auditorium Thursday evening in Centerville.

The Daily Iowegian will reprint a new version of "A Pictorial History of Appanoose County, Iowa." This book will be an exact reprint of the library-quality hard bound collectors' edition, except it will be a digital printing and have a soft cover.

The Centerville Fire Department received a check for $4,000 from ANR Pipeline Company on Wednesday.

By Julie Clark - Sports editor A dream came true for Kathy Cochran and Precious Pets Salon and Spa recently.

Civility broke down Saturday afternoon at a Centerville public forum dealing with high-volume commercial dog breeding operations, or so-called "puppy mills." During the 80-minute presentation by Iowa Voters for Companion Animals founder Mary LaHay at First Presbyterian Church accusations and contentious remarks were made by both commercial dog ...

Dustin Bear, saxophonist, producer, composer, arranger and Iowa native, returns to his hometown of Centerville Saturday, Nov.

And the four-member citizen committee's non-binding recommendation is...continue the current 28E agreement calling for the city of Centerville and Appanoose County to equally share Law Enforcement Center costs.

An Appanoose County man who violated terms of his pre-trial release was found guilty of and sentenced Oct.

The District Court in Appanoose County entered an order on Nov. 5 staying the 30-day liquor license suspension for Gordie L. Long, the owner of Gordie's Bar and Grill in Centerville.

A capacity crowd attended the first concert presented by Home Free A Cappella last Friday evening at the Simon Estes Auditorium.

Roman Royer was chosen as an all-state chorus member and Rachel Eddy was chosen to the all-state band recently.

Paul Asaro is one of the finest of a select group of pianists who perform the very demanding two-handed styles of jazz including stride, ragtime, blues, boogie-woogie and swing.

On the agenda for tonight's Centerville City Council meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at City Hall, is a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant wastewater application and an item dealing with the sports complex, Safe Routes to School, a letter of appreciation and whether to terminate a 28E agreement.

A political newcomer with ties to the community was in Centerville Monday to speak at the Republican Hall of Fame dinner honoring Sharon Tice held at Appanoose Country Club.

Jan Bolger accepts a check on behalf of The LordA's Cupboard from Curwood employee Robert Jamison.

Mercy Medical Auxiliary will hold their annual holiday bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

Employees from the Centerville Hy-Vee store were among 2,325 Hy-Vee employees who were honored for achieving service milestones in 2009.

A Centerville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Oct. 12 for his role in a four-person conspiracy to use a stolen credit and debit card to purchase items ranging from clothing to electronics to food.

There is a famous quote that says, "There is no bad day that can't be overcome by listening to music.