Terril News

Funeral services for Marilyn M. Baedke, 79, of Estherville will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb.

Voters in a small northwest Iowa town have elected a dead man as mayor. The Sioux City Journal reports that Elwin Clark, who was the only candidate for mayor in Terril, died five days before the election.

The deadline to file for city positions and be on the ballot this November has passed For Dickinson County in Okoboji Mayor Mary Vanderwoude will be joined on the ballot by Leo Butch Parks.

It's the first week of August and time to begin thinking about heading back to school.

If you're anything like me, you have an unquenchable sweet tooth. Nicole Immens of Terril, IA sent in a great way to add a special twist to your daily chocolate fix.