Meurer wins essay contest ASHTON -- Students at nearby area schools had the opportunity to participate in the Elks Essay Contest. The subject was "The American Dream, What Is It?"
Lexi Ann Meurer, of Ashton, was the winner of the fifth grade level. She is a student at Ashton-Franklin...more
Irene Lawson to celebrate 95th birthday ASHTON -- Irene Lawson will celebrate her 95th birthday March 8. She will celebrate with a family dinner to be held in her honor. The family is blessed to still have her with them.
She is the mother of three children, five grandchildren and 10...more
Friday to play for Central College in Pella, Iowa PELLA, Iowa -- Charles Friday will compete for the Central College baseball team this spring.
Now in his sixth season, coach Adam Stevens has averaged nearly 21 wins, reaching the Iowa Conference tournament five times. The Dutch return 18 letterwinners from last year's 17-20...more