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1. Merrillville company wants to expand LaPorte facility

   Wednesday Dec 9 | Post Tribune

   ... The company also has manufacturing facilities in Portage and Hartlebury, England. MonoSol has asked the La Porte City Council for authorization to utilize the Enterprise Zone Investment Deduction program. This program allows the company to receive a ...

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   Related Topix: Merrillville, IN

2. Donnelly Earns Top Ten Finish

   Monday Dec 7 | The Progress-Review

   Debra J. Donnelly of La Porte City was a top ten finalist in the aged mares class with IM Blingin, a 2004 Chestnut American Quarter Horse, during the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, held November 6-21 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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3. Holiday Recital December 6

   Monday Nov 30 | The Progress-Review

   Voice and piano students of Randi Rokke will perform a winter recital on Sunday, December 6, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church, 801 Monroe St., La Porte City.

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4. Vote in LPC Home and Business Lighting Contest

   Monday Nov 30 | The Progress-Review

   The time has come to cast your ballot for your favorite Christmas lighting display in La Porte City, both residential and commercial.

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5. Giving Blood is a Healthy Habit

   Monday Nov 30 | The Progress-Review

   ... complete with blood pressure, pulse, temperature and hematocrit level checks. Please plan to donate at the La Porte City Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 16, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The drive will be held at Veterans Memorial Hall, 302 Cedar ...

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6. La Porte City Telephone Company Announces First Annual Mitten Tree Program

   Tuesday Nov 24 | The Progress-Review

   La Porte City Telephone Company is kicking off the first annual "Mitten Tree Program" during the upcoming holiday season.

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   Related Topix: Black Hawk County, IA, Benton County, IA

7. After 27 years, UAW dinners continue

   Tuesday Nov 24 | KGAN

   ... lined up Monday to eat and socialize with UAW employees, retirees and anyone who wanted to have a free meal. La Porte City resident Carla Kennedy says after sitting at home alone, mingling with others was just as important as the turkey, mashed ...

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   Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

8. Lions Club to Host Waffle Breakfast Dec. 5

   Monday Nov 23 | The Progress-Review

   During the Christmas in Our Town celebration, the La Porte City Lions Club will hold a waffle breakfast on Saturday, December 5. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 302 Cedar St.

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   Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food

9. Limited Edition Stoneware on Sale at LPC Museum

   Nov 11, 2009 | The Progress-Review

   Limited quantities of the sesquicentennial cookie jars and rolling pins are available for purchase at reduced prices at the La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum.

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10. Dysart Dance Program Supports Union High Fine Arts

    Nov 11, 2009 | The Dysart Reporter

    The Jeune Attente Dance Company of Dysart, Iowa donates to fine arts programs each year in the communities of Dysart, La Porte City and Traer.

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    Related Topix: Dysart, IA, Traer, IA

11. Holiday Tour of Homes December 6

    Nov 9, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    La Porte City Women's Club is pleased to announce this year's Holiday Tour of Homes.

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12. Celebrate Christmas at the FFA/Ag Museum

    Nov 9, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    The La Porte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum is busy planning their annual Festival of Trees holiday celebration.

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    Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays

13. Dysart Dance Company Supports Community Fine Arts Programs

    Nov 9, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    donates to fine arts programs each year in the communities of Dysart, La Porte City and Traer. A volunteer dance board of directors reviews requests each fall and distributes as to the needs of each program. The community dance program presented the ...

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    Related Topix: Dysart, IA, Traer, IA

14. Waffle Breakfast

    Nov 5, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    ... conjunction with the breakfast, there is a 50/50 raffle taking place. Tickets are $1 or 6 tickets for $5. The La Porte City Lions Club appreciates the community's continued support of the club. Any questions, comments or suggestions, call Shawn ...

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    Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food

15. Union's Got Talent Variety Show

    Nov 5, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    ... how will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Matt Auditorium at Union High School, 200 Adams St. La Porte City, Iowa. Tickets will be sold at the door. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

16. LPC Telephone Calling for Local Food Donations

    Nov 5, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    La Porte City Telephone Company is partnering with the community to help local residents in need with a local food drive.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Cake, Baked Goods, Dessert, Food

17. PETA Urges La Porte, Pasadena to Ban Bullhooks, Electric Prods as Cities Prepare to Host Circus

    Nov 3, 2009 | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

    This morning, PETA sent letters to La Porte Mayor Barry Beasley and the La Porte City Council as well as to Pasadena Mayor Johnny Isbell and the Pasadena City Council urging them to enact legislation that would ban the use of bullhooks, electric prods, and other devices commonly used to inflict pain on elephants.

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    Related Topix: Animal Rights

18. Walk the 2nd Annual Chocolate Walk

    Nov 2, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    On Thursday, November 12, select La Porte City businesses will be hosting the 2nd Annual Chocolate Walk.

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Chocolate, Cake, Baked Goods, Dessert

19. The Knight's Football Team Send Maquoketa Home Scoreless

    Oct 28, 2009 | The Dysart Reporter

    The Union defense stepped up the level of play to another level Friday night at La Porte City on a rain soaked field in a game that determined who would get the #2 seed in 3A District 4. Defensively, the #7 ranked Cardinals were held to 3 first downs the entire night before the very last drive of the game and less than 100 yards of total offense.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Iowa High School Football

20. Remembering Loved Ones This Holiday Season

    Oct 26, 2009 | The Progress-Review

    Because the holiday season can be a challenging time for families who have lost a loved one, the staff at La Porte City Funeral Service invites the families they have served in the past year to attend a special pre-holiday gathering on Thursday, November 19 at the La Porte City Community Center .

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