West Liberty News

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SAYS A TEXAS LABOR COMPANY AND ITS OWNER BROKE MINIMUM WAGE LAWS WHEN THEY ALLEGEDLY PAID MENTALLY DISABLED WORKERS $65 A MONTH TO WORK IN WEST LIBERTY MEATPACKING PLANT.

Shin-Shin Yeh is battling the national economic downturn head-on. Yeh, a native of Taiwan, has created a unique business proposal that would unite certified teachers in the United States with Taiwanese students wanting to learn English.

Freddy Kruger may not haunt Elm Street in West Liberty like he does in Wes Craven's popularized horror franchise, but that doesn't mean it isn't still a nightmare driving along the city artery.

Growing up, Mindy Akers had dreams of someday owning her own hair salon. That fantasy was made a reality nearly two years ago, when Akers, who grew up in Wilton, and graduated from LaJames International College in 1999, opened MODE Salon & Tanning, located at 1104 N. Calhoun St.

The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Henry's Turkey Service for allegedly paying its mentally retarded workers $65 per month to work in an eastern Iowa processing plant.

Tiffany Myers and Gregg Schieffer were married August 1, 2009 in Ames, Iowa. Their parents are Paul and Ruth Schieffer of Kronenwetter; Joe and Dinette Myers of West Liberty, Iowa.

Emma Jane Sucansky was born Aug. 19, to John and Sarah Sucansky of Waconia, Minn.

Healthy behaviors and environments are bound to create healthy communities. Through the help of a two-year, $20,000 Iowa Healthy Communities Initiative Grant, West Liberty has a chance to test that claim.

Change is a comin'. At least that's the way it appears as of Tuesday night. While the West Liberty City Council will remain partially unchanged, the cities of Atalissa and Nichols will see some definite transformations beginning in January.

Outdated and inadequate. According to Claire LeMay, those are the perfect words to describe the playground equipment at West Liberty Elementary School.

West Liberty Foods of West Liberty, IA, is producing an innovative resealable package for sliced luncheon meat sold under Costco's well known Kirkland Brand.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has completed its investigation into Henry's Turkey Service and its alleged exploitation of mentally retarded processing-plant workers.

Patrick and Jodi Schaapveld of Ankeny are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ean Joseph.

A 10 percent across-the-board cut announced by Gov. Chet Culver earlier this month has the West Liberty Community School District attempting to forge ahead.

WEST LIBERTY -- Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre begins its West Liberty performing season Sunday with 'The Adventures of Great Rabbit,' a shadow puppet show with live music by Ron Hillis.

Kenneth Regennitter was the perfect baby. At least, he was to his parents, Bryan Regennitter and Amanda Gosnell of rural Atalissa.

West Liberty city council and mayoral candidates had the chance to voice their opinions Monday night by participating in a candidate forum.

Shawn and Courtney Crees of West Liberty are proud to announce the birth of their son, Camden Michael.

No. 11 Durant swept Regina 25-10, 25-20, 25-15 to win the Cedar Valley Conference title Thursday in Durant.

An elaborate display to celebrate local veterans may soon grace West Liberty. American Legion Post 509 and the city of West Liberty are working together to form a war memorial park on the empty lot adjacent to MidWestOne Bank along Highway 6. 'We had seen veteran memorials in communities around the area, and we decided something should be done to ...