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1 week ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
The Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park, located at 2508 Pammel Park Trail, opened its doors on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. for a special donor reception. This event celebrated the generous contributors and supporters of the project, featuring a guided tour of the new facility and its engaging interactive exhibits. The community is invited to explore the […]
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1 week ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
Memorial Day is a time to honor the sacrifice and loss of those who served and died in the military, as well as to remember loved ones who left us too soon. For the past six years, Katie Sparks has been giving away free fresh bread in front of The Bakery Unlimited in memory of her mother, Marcia Sparks, the […]
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1 week ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
The Winterset Senior High School Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation during the commencement held at the Winterset High School Gymnasium on Sunday, May 25, at 2:30 p.m. The gym was filled with family and friends who stood to honor the graduates as they processed to their seats, all while the Winterset High School Band, directed by Michael Hornback, played […]
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1 week ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor. ... The Quest for My Name on a Coke Bottle Eager to quench my thirst, I wandered into my local Kum & Go and made a beeline for the soft drink section. As I opened the cooler door to grab a soda, I […]
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2 weeks ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor. ... Battle of the Maple Seeds A sudden gust of wind unleashed a squadron of helicopters — oh wait, just some maple seeds — whirling through the backyard like they were auditioning for a stunt show. But no need to panic! Mother Nature […]
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3 weeks ago | 
indianola-ia.com | Vicki Minor
I waited in the medical clinic's waiting room, feeling anxious as I anticipated my name being called for my appointment with the doctor. Just behind me, an elderly woman asked her husband if he remembered to put the seat down after visiting the restroom. With a chuckle, he replied that he had decided to leave that task to someone else. Well, if that’s his approach, let’s hope he is not the kind to forget to replace the toilet paper roll.
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3 weeks ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
Kathleen Rush held the big red scissors last week as she cut the red ribbon to celebrate the new location for CRISP (Community Resources In Service to People) at 113 S. John Wayne Dr. in Winterset. Rush is the director of the organization. CRISP hosted the Madison County Chamber coffee event on Friday, May 9. Members and Chamber Ambassadors gathered […]
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3 weeks ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor. ... Toilet Paper: How Do You Roll? I waited in the medical clinic’s waiting room, feeling anxious as I anticipated my name being called for my appointment with the doctor. Just behind me, an elderly woman asked her husband if he remembered to […]
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3 weeks ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
The twenty-first Annual Winterset FFA Chapter Banquet took place on May 11 at the Jackson Building on the Madison County Fairgrounds. Doors opened at 5 p.m. as guests filed into the interior of the building after having the opportunity to sign up for a chance at the Mother’s Day basket raffles. The opening ceremony was formally conducted and presented by […]
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1 month ago | 
wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor
What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a betrayed wife, church missionaries, wealthy businessmen, a land baron’s wife, a maid, a farmer, a college student, immigrants, and a newspaper reporter have in common? They all had ties to Iowa and the legendary Titanic, which struck an iceberg and plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic in 1912. Lake […]
