Ida Grove News

Warm clothing for children this winter is a goal that has Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc., partnering with local businesses.

VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT WITH 24-THOUSAND 980 POUNDS OR 12.49 TONS OF PAPER.

Sam Chaney thought he had experienced enough heartache, enough frustration, enough disappointment to last a lifetime after collapsing at last year's state cross country meet while leading the Class 2A boys race with 600 yards to go.

Mr. Jack B. White, 95, died on Sunday, November 1, 2009, after a brief illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2009, at Fain Presbyterian Church with Rev.

Iowa GOP candidates favor public vote in same-sex marriage NEAR IDA GROVE, Iowa - As folks, in Maine, vote publicly on same-sex marriage, four men running for Iowa governor want voters in the "hawkeye state" to have the same chance.

NEAR IDA GROVE, Iowa - As folks, in Maine, vote publicly on same-sex marriage, four men running for Iowa governor want voters in the "hawkeye state" to have the same chance.

NEAR IDA GROVE, Iowa - As folks, in Maine, vote publicly on same-sex marriage, four men running for Iowa governor want voters in the "hawkeye state" to have the same chance.

HUMAN SERVICES SPOKESMAN ROGER MUNNS SAYS AREA HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR PAT PENNING OF LE MARS LED AN EFFORT TO REDUCE DISPARITY OF NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.

Former Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack says she's decided not to seek the Democratic nomination to run against Republican U.S. Sen.

Straightforward Success by Laura Nelson A couple of empty semi-trailer trucks anda signed, blank check arrived at a southwest Montana ranch late one fall.

Shawna Lynn Nelson of Webster City and Derek Keith Leonard of Holstein are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

PLAINS AREA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHMITZ ANNOUNCED THE REACCREDITATION FOR THREE YEARS.

PLAINS AREA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHMITZ ANNOUNCED THE REACCREDITATION FOR THREE YEARS.

Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $190,000 in congressional directed funds to Briar Cliff University in Sioux City.

The cool, wet weather the past few weeks has made it tough on farmers when it comes to their crops.

Melissa Friedrichsen and Rachael Johnson have joined the staff of veterinarians at Valley Veterinary Center in Cherokee.

K-P's Megan Meister lays down a bunt for the Lady Panthers in their 10-9 win over BC-IG on Monday.

Le Mars Community Schools will field a sanctioned boys bowling team starting in the 2009-10 school year following board action Monday.

Don Wunschel, owner of Don's Chevrolet in Ida Grove, will not fight plans by General Motors to bar him from selling new cars after next fall, he said.

THE ANNUAL EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY WASMER POST 241 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. THE LEGION PROVIDES COLOR GUARDS AND 21-GUN SALUTES FOR EVENTS SUCH AS THE DEDICATION OF A NEW GRAVE MARKER FOR PRIVATE DALE KUNKEL WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR II.