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Bloomfield Mennonite Church destroyed by fire

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Karen Spurgeon

The Bloomfield Mennonite Church on Mallard Avenue south of Bloomfield was a total loss following a fire early Sunday morning. Bloomfield Fire Chief Jeff McClure said the Bloomfield, Drakesville, Floris, and Pulaski Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of the fire at 3:09 a.m. on June 15. “Upon arrival, fire units found the church fully engulfed as well as the basement area (which housed the church’s school),” McClure said.
Complaint filed on rehab of CJ’s Restaurant

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Karen Spurgeon

Doug Dixon filed a written complaint with the City of Bloomfield Friday regarding alleged unpermitted structural alterations at 107 South Madison (CJ’s Family Restaurant). The complaint was addressed to the Zoning Administrative Official/Public Works Director Rusty Sands with copies sent to City Administrator Tomi Jo Day, City Clerk Kyle McClure, Mayor Chris Miller, and City Attorney Gayla Harrison.
Get ready for fun on Hairy Nation Days

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Karen Spurgeon

Pickleball tournament added to line-upBloomfield Main Street is getting ready to celebrate summer with its biggest-ever Hairy Nation Days Celebration on June 27. Organizers are emphasizing the importance of pre-registering for the two largest activities of the day — the Hairy Nation 5K and the Hairy Nation Motorcycle Ride. Main Street Director Jen Cutler said last Friday runners are urged to register for the 5K by June 20 to be guaranteed a shirt by the day of the race.
The Empty Nest: Uncle Virgil

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Curt Swarm

One of my first memories of Uncle Virgil was when my mother took me to see him and Auntie Florence on their farm between Nevada and Maxwell, Iowa. It was spring and, as we neared, we could see Uncle Virgil cultivating corn in a roadside field. My mother stopped the Buick and let me out. I climbed over the fence and ran toward him waving. I was so excited. He stopped the old John Deere, let me climb onto his lap and steer. He let me cultivate a row of corn.
Gingerich family operates goat dairy in Davis County

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Karen Spurgeon

June is dairy month — a time to celebrate the dairy operations in Davis County. There are at least four goat dairies in the county, and one of them is operated by the Marcus Gingerich family west of Bloomfield. “Our goat dairy is a family-friendly operation,” Gingerich said. “It takes a lot to keep it going.”With 150 Alpine goats to milk morning and evening, one can understand why family is needed to sustain the operation. Milking begins before 5 a.m., and 12 hours later the process is repeated.
Lady Mustangs hold off Mohawks for victory

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Scott Spurgeon

The Lady Mustang softball team held off later rallies from Moravia on June 11 to secure yet another win in last week’s winning streak. Davis County won the game 9-7. The girls took charger early securing four of their seven hits in the first inning alone. Moravia also committed two of five game errors in the inning, which helped Davis County boost that rally. Cassidy VanLaningham, Ashlyn Olinger, Bella Durflinger and Olivia Robinson all had hits in the inning. Addison McClure reached on an error.
Comets end Lady Mustang winning streak

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Scott Spurgeon

After winning four straight games last week, the Lady Mustang softball team saw that streak come to an end with a 9-6 loss to Cardinal on June 12. Davis County scattered nine hits against the Cardinal offense. Defensively, Davis County committed three costly errors that helped the Comets secure the win. Lydia Barker did all she could with her play in the circle. She struck out six and walked two. A potent Cardinal offense managed to secure 11 hits off Barker’s pitching during the game.
Mustangs dominate Rockets, sweep twin-bill

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Scott Spurgeon

The Mustang baseball team dominated the Eddyville-Blakesburg Rockets in a South Central Conference doubleheader on June 9. The Mustangs won game one 5-1 and finished the night with a 17-2 dominating win in the second game. Josh Settles was a big part of getting both wins against the Rockets. Settles pitched game one and went the distance. He struck out seven and walked two while giving up just one run on two hits. Settles also had one hit and one RBI in the game.
Husted sparks Lady Mustang offense in win over EBF

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Scott Spurgeon

The Lady Mustang softball team picked up its second win in a row on June 9 with a 7-3 win over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in South Central Conference play. Davis County hosted the Rockets in their first South Central Conference meeting of the season. The Lady Mustangs enjoyed this win over a team that has given them trouble for the past several years. The girls found eight hits against the Rockets’ pitching and secured five RBIs in the game as well.
Lady Mustangs hold off Chiefs to win third straight game

1 week ago | bdemo.com | Scott Spurgeon

The Lady Mustang softball team picked up its third win in a row last week after scoring a 2-1 win over Keokuk on June 10. Davis County pitcher Lydia Barker continued to work her magic in the circle for the Lady Mustangs. She struck out seven and walked two while holding the Chiefs to just one run. Barker has benefited from a Davis County defense that has played better as the season as progressed.