Clarinda Herald-Journal

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  • Lions Club sponsors Santa’s House in Clarinda; to be open Dec. 5, 12 and 19

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 4 mins ago  

    Santa’s House is open on the Page County Courthouse Square for visitors in Clarinda. Santa will be available to see children Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. For more information about Santa’s House or visits, please call the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce office at (712) 542-2166. Full Story »

  • Clarinda Coop holds 90th Annual Meeting

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 4 mins ago  

    The Clarinda Coop Co. held its 90th Annual Meeting on Nov. 19, 2009 at Wibholm Hall in Clarinda. Over 200 patrons and spouses attended the meeting. Marriott Catering, of Clarinda prepared and served the evening meal. Full Story »

  • Iowa 4-H web site gets new look

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 4 mins ago  

    Iowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” Full Story »

  • New guide provides assistance to woodland owners on harvesting trees

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

    Call Before You Cut is a new resource and consumer protection campaign that encourages Iowa woodland owners to seek professional advice before harvesting trees. By calling 800-865-2477, landowners can receive A Landowners Guide for a Successful Harvest, an information kit and advice on good harvesting practices, at no cost. Full Story »

  • Mayes receives certificate of excellence for poem

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

    Jo Mayes, resident at Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak is well known for the short stories and poems she writes and shares with other residents and the community-at-large. Full Story »

  • Sump Insurance announces winners in recent drawing

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

    Sump Insurance of Clarinda has announced the winners in a recent drawing held at the businesses. Full Story »

  • Funding from county community endowment helps Nishna Productions Inc. meet its mission

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

    Nishna Productions, Inc. has been in the business of building successful lives of people with disabilities for the past 35 years. Through the years, the agency has made a positive impact on hundreds of lives through its outstanding programs and services. However, under today’s economic challenges, it has not been an easy task to keep up with the ever-changing needs of the individuals that NPI ... Full Story »

  • Governor extends harvest weight limit for Iowa corn growers

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

    As combines continue the 2009 harvest, Governor Chet Culver has granted a 30 day extension to the original harvest weight limit proclamation for grain hauling on Iowa roads. The proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for hauling of corn, soybeans, hay, straw and stover by 10% per axle without the need for an oversize/overweight permit. Full Story »

  • MHI Christmas Tree enjoys storied history

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

    Business Manager , 1974 In the Fall of 1974, the State of Iowa was closing the Annie Whittemire Home for Children located in Davenport, Iowa. During the process, DHS Central Office in Des Moines decided to offer any disposable items to the other DHS institutions. Ermal Herzberg, Plant Operations Manager and I made a trip to see if there was anything we could use in Clarinda. Among the items was ... Full Story »

  • Local students attend national leadership conference

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    Youth from the Clarinda chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently participated in a weekend leadership conference held November 20-22, in Louisville, Kentucky. Full Story »

  • IWCC Continuing Ed courses for December

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) is offering the following December continuing education classes at its campus located in Clarinda and the Page/Fremont County Center located in Shenandoah: Full Story »

  • New Market Community Party scheduled for Dec. 11

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    The New Market Community party will be held at the United Methodist Church on December 11 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited, come and enjoy and home cooked meal with us, bring a salad or dessert to share. Full Story »

  • Northwest Missouri State University welcomes new president at Dec. 8 Omaha reception

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    A welcome reception in Omaha honoring Northwest Missouri State University’s 10th president, Dr. John Jasinski, and his wife, Denise, is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Omaha Marriott, 10220 Regency Circle. Jasinski will make remarks at 7 p.m. Full Story »

  • Seasonal Influenza and H1N1 Vaccine Available at CRHC

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    The Clarinda Regional Health Center is receiving addition seasonal influenza vaccine this week, and it was to be available beginning Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Additional doses of the H1N1 Vaccine have also arrived. The eligibility requirements to receive the H1N1 Vaccine have been expanded and now include persons 25 thru 65 who have chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. They ... Full Story »

  • Turkey Bowl supports Operation Blessing

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    A total of 33 Clarinda High School alumni played a Thanksgiving flag football game on Thursday, Nov. 26, to support Operation Blessing. Full Story »

  • Briefs - Dec. 3

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 7 mins ago  

    Senior Meal every third Sunday at Clarinda Regional Health Center Full Story »

  • Herald-Journal Datebook

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 7 mins ago  

    Thursday, December 3 Bible Study, Vaughn’s Café, 6:30 a.m. Full Story »

  • Sponsors renew support for Iowa Corn Indy 250

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 7 mins ago  

    The Iowa Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Pioneer are proud to announce that they have renewed their sponsorship for the Iowa Corn Indy 250, presented by Pioneer. The 4th Annual race will be held on Sunday, June 20 at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. This race marks the 4th trip to Iowa for the Indy Car Series and the 4th time the cars have driven nearly 200 miles per hour ... Full Story »

  • Iowa organizes first Youth Basketball State Championship

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 7 mins ago  

    Iowa youth basketball teams for both boys and girls in grades 5-9 will begin playoffs this spring in eight regions throughout the state for the First Annual Iowa Youth Basketball State Championships. Full Story »

  • Iowa unemployment rate at 6.7 percent; Most industry sectors add jobs

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 7 mins ago  

    Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7 percent in October from a revised September rate of 6.6 percent. The statewide jobless rate was reported at 4.3 percent in October 2008. Iowa’s unemployment rate continues to compare favorably with the U.S. rate, which climbed to 10.2 percent in October, surpassing 10.0 percent for the first time in 26 years. Full Story »

  • Salvation Army fund raiser at Pizza Hut

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

    The Salvation Army held a fund raiser as a kick off to the holiday season on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18 at the Pizza Hut Restaurant in Clarinda. They raised $467.06 in tips and with Pizza Hut’s donation of 10% of the profits between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. that evening, the total came to just over $600. Full Story »

  • Iowa livestock markets in Dunlap, Spencer, Lamoni, to offer free programs on proper livestock handling methods, Dec ...

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

    Three Iowa livestock markets will offer, from Dec. 15-17, a free program on a key industry concern: proper livestock handling methods. Full Story »

  • Clarinda Kiwanis Club holds meeting Nov. 25

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

    Clarinda Kiwanis Club members met Nov. 25 during the noon hour at J’s Restaurant, learning about the Southwest Iowa Families Christmas box project. There are already 28 financially burdened families on the list to receive food and gifts for the children. Gail Eitzen and Sandy Geer from the Southwest Iowa Families staff reported on their activities. Eitzen explained that she comes into homes ... Full Story »

  • TouchStone Arts Council in Red Oak to host Annual Victorian Tour of Homes event Dec. 6; Event to be Followed by a ...

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

    Red Oak will once again be putting that special touch on the holiday season. Touchstone's 17th Annual Victorian Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Full Story »

  • Council dots i’s on airport improvement plans

    Clarinda Herald-Journal – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

    The Clarinda City Council dotted its I’s and crossed its T’s on Thursday, Nov. 19, in order to proceed with improvements at Clarinda Municipal Airport - Schenck Field. Full Story »

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