From the wading pool to library programs to biking on the trails to sitting on the patio, there’s lots for Beaverdale residents to do in their own neighborhood should they choose to stick around home this summer. Some of city’s most popular parks are in Beaverdale Ashby Park, 3200 38th St., has the most popular [...]
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So many of the best things in life happen around the campfire. Stroll through Ledges State Park just about any day between now and the end of autumn, and here’s a taste of what you’ll find. In the early morning, you can see the old men come around a small fire with cast iron skillets, [...]
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Spring is here, and with it comes the anticipation of summer. Kids are ready to trade their backpacks and books for swimsuits and sunscreen, and many families start planning family vacations. Though it’s easy to dream of far-away destinations offering plenty of fun activities, it’s also easy to forget what’s available right here in town. [...]
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If sampling local wines, nibbling on appetizers and listening to live music are your idea of the ultimate trifecta for a perfect night out, then Altoona’s Premier Wine Event is just for you. It takes place June 15 at Toad Valley Golf Course from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and [...]
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Summer is coming, and that can only mean one thing. The fifth annual Chill on the Hill is just around the corner. Pleasant Hill residents, age 21 and older, are invited to join friends and neighbors at Copper Creek Lake Park for some after-hours fun courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce. At the events, local [...]
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Appanoose County is home to three festivals that have all come into existence within the past decade. Mark your calendars to take part in these thriving, growing events, and don’t forget to thank a volunteer while you’re there. Wine and Arts Festival This will be the seventh year for the Centerville Wine and Arts Festival, [...]
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Amy Olesen is finishing up her first year at Willowbrook Elementary, but is looking forward to many more as the schools English Language Learner and Talented and Gifted teacher. Prior to coming on board at Willowbrook, Olesen taught for three years before spending eight years doing in home daycare while raising her kids. Sons Carter, [...]
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On a recent visit to Moulton’s new restaurant, The Jar, I have to admit I didn’t have high expectations. I was expecting a greasy spoon that would be a good place to meet someone for breakfast or lunch. The menu advertised an undistinguished list of offerings: pizza burger, cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, tenderloin. I ordered the [...]
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The Boone Open Bible Church is getting set for its fourth service trip to Tijuana, Mexico. Sixteen people from Boone Open Bible Church have already committed to the mission. They have raised travel money by working the Iowa State University football and basketball games in the concession stand, and an anonymous donation of $5,750 was [...]
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From the moment he saw the house, David Carter knew there was some serious potential for fun. This wouldn’t simply be another garage; it would be the meeting place for friends and neighbors to escape a long workweek. A place where the beer flows like water and something harder is always available. A place where [...]
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The home at 4585 Houck Drive is quite possibly Pleasant Hill’s best-kept secret. It looks similar to its neighboring homes — a three-car garage, professional landscaping and a welcoming entryway. Once you step inside, however, it seems as if you have entered an art museum featuring some of the world’s finest and unique pieces. Steve [...]
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The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce: an association of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy. The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend an invitation for our 2013 annual golf outing, “Get Your Game On,” which will be held on Thursday, June 20, at the [...]
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