Archive for February, 2012
Code Red Test for Story County Planned on February 28
NEVADA, Iowa – The Story County E-911 Board is planning to test the Code Red emergency notification system for Story County residents on Feb. 28. The testing is anticipated to – Continue reading…
State Center couple wages a two-front war against diabetes
By Marlys Barker When David Eaton found out six-and-a-half years ago that he had type 2 diabetes, he decided right away that he wasn’t going to take it lying down. – Continue reading…
Preservation Award
The Nevada Historic Commission has recognized Kory and Tiffany Bleeker for their work to preserve their home, the Thompson House at 611 M Ave. The Bleeker’s house is a rare – Continue reading…
Nevada principal named to task force
By Mike Malloy Special to the Journal Nevada High School Principal Justin Gross is one of 18 Iowans named to a statewide education task force for the Department of Education, – Continue reading…
Annual PTA Carnival is coming up March 2
By Marlys Barker Each year the PTA Carnival is a sure sign that spring is right around the corner, so get ready! This year’s carnival is just eight days away. – Continue reading…
Looking back on 100 special years
Submitted article revised by Nate Cook March 13, 2012, will mark a very special birthday for Ruth Leonard of Nevada. That’s the day she will turn 100 years old—a birthday – Continue reading…
Several items of interest
Nate Cook of the Nevada Journal has supplied this week’s answers: Query: Why are special elections held during winter months when so many residents are away? I made a quick – Continue reading…
The Gas Tax in 2012
By State Senator Robert Bacon This week the Senate Transportation Committee passed Senate Study Bill 3141, more commonly referred to as the Gas Tax Bill. The bill would increase Iowa – Continue reading…
The issue here is religious freedom
To the editor: Lutherans For Life stands firmly with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the Roman Catholic Bishops, the Southern Baptist Convention, other Evangelical leaders and – Continue reading…
The Arc counts on United Way
To the editor: The Arc of Story County provides advocacy and services on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the community. Our services, funding options and resources – Continue reading…
Careers and Life
By Michael Oleson As a school counselor at Nevada Middle School, I also have the privilege of being the teacher of our eighth-grade nine-week exploratory class called “Careers.” Our eighth-grade – Continue reading…
John A. Nelson
Urbandale John Alvin Nelson, 79, passed away peacefully at his home and began his eternal life in Heaven on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. A celebration of his life was held – Continue reading…
Russell John Skei
Russell John Skei, 63, of Ames, died February 15, 2012 at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 20 at Adams Funeral Home. Russ was born in – Continue reading…
Dorothy M. Smith
Colo- Dorothy M. Smith, 93, of Colo passed away Monday, February 20, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Dorothy was born May 14, 1918, the daughter of Charles and – Continue reading…
Elva L. Mayo
Elva L. Mayo, 93, of Nevada died Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Story County Senior Care in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the – Continue reading…
