Swaledale NewsLocal news for Swaledale, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.R-S, SCMT kids give - and in some cases,'"Pay It Forward"- December 22, 2007 "These are size 10; are they too big" The students fussed over the clothing as if they were picking it out for themselves. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/r-s-scmt-kids-give-and-in-some-cases-pay-it... Set up commission to reorganize schools- December 20, 2007 Iowa lawmakers have been wasting your tax dollars in schools around the state because they fear losing votes if they force tiny districts to merge. via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/set-up-commission-to-reorganize-schools?fro... Tonight's prep sporting events- December 15, 2007 Tonight's prep events as submitted to the Globe Gazette. Scores will appear as they are reported. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/tonights-prep-sporting-events?fromrss=1 Sheffield-Chapin hearing quiet, conciliatory- December 13, 2007 "If you're going to lose your high school, or if you're going to lose your middle school, that can be emotional" A public hearing to discuss a whole-grade sharing proposal here on Tuesday met with far less rancor than a similar one held in Rockwell-Swaledale a week ago. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/sheffield-chapin-hearing-quiet-conciliatory... Francis Ames- December 12, 2007 Francis G. Ames, 78, Klemme, died December 9, 2007 at Concord Care Center in Garner. via Belmond Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/francis-ames?fromrss=1 Rockwell-Swaledale parents say keep high school there- December 10, 2007 "It's not that we're unhappy with Sheffield; we just have a better facility. They don't even have a parking lot. We think the high school should be here." Rockwell-Swaledale parents made it clear to their School Board Wednesday that they believe their school is better suited as a high school than a middle school. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/rockwell-swaledale-parents-say-keep-high-sc... Dugan's Super Market: Where everybody knows your name- December 8, 2007 "First dollar Tony got from Dugan." On one hand, Dugan's Super Market is the old-world home of free grocery delivery, daily coffee klatches and lunch specials for under $5. On the other hand, you can now use a credit or debit card to buy Rick ... via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/dugans-super-market-where-everybody-knows-y... Fire forces elderly couple from their home- December 7, 2007 "Fire's beautiful to look at, but, boy, is it dangerous." Grace Ahart's neighbors were there when she needed them. The elderly Burchinal woman, driven from her home Thursday by a fierce fire, was taken in by Ken and Karen Clark, who live nearby. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/fire-forces-elderly-couple-from-their-home?... House fire reported in Burchinal- December 6, 2007 Emergency fire personnel are at a house fire in Burchinal. A photographer at the scene, 11943 First St., said heavy smoke was in the area. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/house-fire-reported-in-burchinal?fromrss=1 Editor's Mailbag- December 4, 2007 "When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship." Weaver will do excellent job By JODEE JONES, Mason City Your editorial is wrong-wrong. The Globe Gazette has been belittling and attacking Max Weaver since he first ran for council. via Globegazette.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/swaledale-ia/2007/12/editors-mailbag?fromrss=1 |