Second graders in Pam Brosamle’s class at Denison Elementary School gave a very special gift to the Crawford County Hospice organization on Thursday – two quilts for hospice patients – which were made as a class project. Full Story »
An anhydrous ammonia leak Tuesday afternoon at Farm Service Coop in Denison resulted in the closing of 5th Avenue South for just less than 20 minutes. Full Story »
Crawford County now owns the communication tower constructed by Verizon Wireless near the courthouse. Full Story »
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will visit Ida, Crawford and Carroll counties on Tuesday December 15. Full Story »
The Chamber and Development Council (CDC) of Crawford County will sponsor its third annual Leadership Training program in Denison beginning January 19. Full Story »
Begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday More than 300 instrumental music students will perform Monday night, December 7, at the Denison High School Fine Arts Center in the annual Holiday Band Concert. Full Story »
The Denison High School Student Senate is inviting senior citizens to a free dinner on Monday, December 7, in the high school cafeteria. The dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. Full Story »
The Denison Police Department has advised the Chamber and Development Council (CDC) of Crawford County of fraudulent checks being cashed in Denison. Full Story »
Director Elisabeth Buck announced that approximately 20,000 notices will be mailed from Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) to Iowans who may be eligible for the additional emergency unemployment insurance benefits of up to 14 weeks, if their previous benefits are currently exhausted. Full Story »
The Schleswig annual Santa Claus Day with a craft show, bake sale and luncheon will take place Saturday, December 5, at the Schleswig Community Building, 204 Second Street, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full Story »
Reverend Kurt Kaiser, left, has been the pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison for 25 years. On November 22 the congregation celebrated the anniversary with a party and catered dinner for Pastor Kaiser, attended by Pastor Jack Heck, right. Pastor Heck served at Zion Lutheran prior to Pastor Kaiser. Full Story »
The praise band, children, youth group and adults at Grace E-Free Church of Denison are preparing for their community Christmas celebration, “A Christmas Tale,” which will be presented Saturday, December 5, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Donna Reed Theatre. Full Story »
A number of Christmas caroling activities have been planned in the area and in Omaha in mid-December by Vincent Leinen. Full Story »
Two-day blood drive planned at CCMH The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will conduct a two-day blood drive at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison on two days this month, Monday, December 14, and Tuesday, December 15. Full Story »
Robert Lyons, a Denison High School freshman and son of Don and Jayne Lyons, performed with the 9th grade mixed honor choir at the 23rd annual Opus Honor Choir Festival on Thursday, November 19, in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames. More than 3,200 students were nominated by their directors for the 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs (5th and 6th grade elementary ... Full Story »
Being selected to perform in the All-State Festival is the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians. Full Story »
All FFA members are required to conduct a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) project to enhance their education. Full Story »
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. Full Story »
Students from Angela Williams’ third-grade class at Denison Elementary School wrote a thank-you to their business partner, Henry Giasson from Radio Shack in Denison. Full Story »
Since September 2009, nearly 500 Iowans have been hospitalized with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Initially, children were especially hard-hit by the virus. Surveillance now shows a growing number of adults are becoming ill with H1N1. Full Story »
Following are the December clinics offered by Crawford County Public Health: Full Story »
Saturday, August 22: Denison City Council special meeting, 7 a.m., Denison City Hall. The council will gather at city hall to embark on a tour to prioritize city streets for the five-year street plan. Full Story »
The Denison City Council on November 16 discussed and took action on a number of ordinances, including the city’s updated zoning ordinances. Full Story »
Leroy Wiebers was born December 16, 1910, the son of August and Clara Dierenfeld Wiebers. Full Story »
Crawford County Memorial Hospital has retained Blue Opal Consulting to try to differentiate the health care provider by developing exceptional service and plan strategically for the coming years. Full Story »
A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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