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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Sept. 18, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Boyd Community Building in Shell Rock to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, forest plans, wildlife populations and other topics of interest for the Shell Rock Bend and the Wa…
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Cedar Valley area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Peet Junior High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the 2-mile walk begins at 9:2…
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg has resigned from his position, effective Tuesday.
As the community eagerly awaits the opening of our renovated public library, the Friends of the Library will have an enlarged space for Another Look (the used book room). Another Look accepts donations of books, magazines, games, DVDs and puzzles which are then sold at a reduced price. Throu…
The name of the host for the pipeline meeting held at Global Methodist Church on Tuesday was misspelled in the article “Global Heritage Methodist church to host pipeline meeting” in the Sept. 3 edition of the Bremer County Independent. The meeting was hosted by Jessica Mazour.
OELWEIN — Bolstered by senior Rylee Shonka’s 11th place finish and two other ranked players, the Sumner-Fredericksburg girls emerged second as a team at the Dick Arndt Invite on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Oelwein.
OELWEIN — Denver freshman Jesse Gomez sprinted uphill on the home stretch to place first in 15:53.4 at the Oelwein Dick Arndt Invite on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Hickory Grove, and led a strong Cyclone team to second.
DALLAS CENTER — Adali Borglum led the pack of Waverly-Shell Rock cross country girls to ninth as a team in the Dallas Center-Grimes Class 3A meet Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Burnett Complex in Dallas Center.
OELWEIN — Wapsie Valley’s Aidan Brady took a leap.
CEDAR RAPIDS — The No. 10-ranked Waverly-Shell Rock football team traveled to Cedar Rapids to face the No. 3 Saints on Friday night, falling 14-7.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg has resigned from his position, effective Tuesday.
It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you.
Damian Baltes, of New Hampton, was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in late 2023. Damian visited the general surgery clinic at Waverly Health Center (WHC) for a consultation where it was determined he would need surgery.
Balancing hormones naturally is critical to maintaining overall health and well-being.
When Fred Ribich, of Waverly, began experiencing symptoms of a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), he wanted to see a qualified provider as soon as possible. Thankfully, the Walk-In Clinic at Waverly Health Center (WHC) was an option for Ribich.
It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you.
Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the lan…
My wife went to visit our daughter in Iowa City for the evening, which left me all alone in my dimly lit office.
