Chariton News

Acitivity report: 8/21 to 8/22/08. Civil papers processed, 5; prowler, 1; suspicious person/vehicle, 1; animal complaint, 1; theft, 1; disturbance, 1; accident/property damage, 1; contacts, 25; total miles ...

It may not be the Wild West, but Southwest Iowa's version of a traditional roundup might occur near here yearly on Labor Day weekend.

By Jason McGrann - Managing editor Centerville - Senator Tom Harkin made a stop in Centerville Saturday during his four-town tour over the weekend.

Parents of students in the former Russell school district say their children's records, including medical information, have been thrown away or sold at auction.

Parents of students in the former Russell school district say their children's school records, including personal medical information, have been thrown away.

Activity report: 8/1 to 8/4/08. Civil papers processed, 6; traffic complaint, 8; motorist assist, 9; ambulance requested, 3; suspicious person/vehicle, 2; OWI, 4; runaway, 1; traffic stop, 8; theft, 7; juvenile ...

Better Than a Dream Festival begins, with bands playing at 6:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake VFW, and Dillinger's, Lorado's and the East Park band shell in Mason City.

MASON CITY Lorado's on the Plaza, 18 S. Federal: Better than a Dream Festival: bands will play 2-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug.

Flooding is still a concern today. POSTED: 7:48 am CDT July 29, 2008 UPDATED: 8:16 am CDT July 29, 2008 Flooding is still a concern today.

A rapid rise in river levels has closed several roads in central and southern Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has closed the following state highways due to water over the road.

The following state highways have been closed by the Department of Transporation due to water over the road.

Storms continued to cross Iowa during the night sending streams out of their banks and prompting flood and flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings.

MASON CITY Lorado's on the Plaza, 18 S. Federal: The Felt will play Saturday, July 26.

Vandalism of electric utility equipment at Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative's facilities led to a power brownout in southeastern Appanoose County on July 16.

Jay Chandler, 78, of Chariton, formerly of Indianola, died Friday, June 20, 2008.

Road construction will detour traffic on U.S. 65/69 in Indianola beginning July 1, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Chariton construction office.

Activity report: 6/13 to 6/16/08. Civil papers processed, 18; animal complaint, 5; ambulance requested, 1; traffic stop, 6; traffic hazard, 3; theft, 2; harassment/disturbance, 5; accident/property damage, 4; ...

Like their corn- and soybean-growing counterparts, Iowa's vegetable producers have been hit hard by rain and cool weather.

Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council of Governments, Iowa's newest multi-governmental planning agency, is pleased to welcome John Dawson.