Area News
Food Pantry Distribution Day
On March 6th, around 9 a.m., the Food Pantry located at the Scotland County Ministerial Alliance was bustling as several people scoped the ‘aisles’ for food items they could take home, with very little room to stand around as several people were carefully navigating the food pantry which was stocked nearly wall to wall with…
Read MoreGreat River Honor Flight Postpones Upcoming Honor Flight Missions
Great River Honor Flight Postpones Upcoming Honor Flight Missions March 11, 2020 Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 virus and the need to monitor its day to day status, the Board of Directors of Great River Honor Flight have decided to postpone the first two 2020 missions scheduled for April 2nd out of…
Read MoreIt’s For The Birds
As I write this, there is snow cover, chilly temps, and lots of cold birds at the feeders. I have had Cardinals, Blue Jays, Purple Finches, American Gold Finches, Eurasian Tree Sparrows, Juncos, and a few house sparrows. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow scatter the feed terribly. They scratch most of it out of the feeder…
Read MoreScotland County Genealogy Society Hosts February Meeting
Scotland County Genealogy Society held its monthly meeting February 14, 2020 at the genealogy building. The meeting was called to order by President Darlene Johnston. Members attending were: Darlene Johnston, Nancy Platz and friend Louise, June Kice, Max Hamilton, Ruth Tague, Bonnie Hayes, Terry Arnold, and Rhonda Davis. Treasurer’s Report was given by Terry Arnold;…
Read MoreCiara Smith Crowned Champion of 38th Annual Spelling Bee
Scotland County R-1 held its 38th annual Spelling Bee on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the elementary school gymnasium. This year’s competition featured two categories. The first category was a competition for second and third grade students. The second category included students in grades four through six. The winner of the second and third grade…
Read MoreRuby Red Hats of Rutledge
The Ruby Red Hats met at Zimmerman’s on Monday, February 17. The theme was Valentine’s. Everyone was to bring a valentine’s to exchange. Lena Mae Horning prepared delicious meal. She was given a valentine and a gift box in appreciation. The card was signed by all attending Red Hatters. The theme besides being valentine was…
Read MoreRutledge Renegades
Sympathy to the family and friends of George Frederick Gerth. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Platz of Brashear were honored on their 41st wedding anniversary at a luncheon on Sunday, February 16, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Heek of Rutledge with Debra as the hostess. She prepared and served a delicious meal and…
Read MoreShare the Harvest Continuing to Put Burgers on Local Grills
The spring-like weather enjoyed last weekend across the region had more than one person firing up the old barbecue on the patio to grill a burger or two. Thanks to the efforts of a local meat processor and the generosity of countless hunters,, patrons of the Scotland County Food Pantry continue to be able to…
Read MoreScotland County Commission Meeting Minutes
Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 30, 2020 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling was absent; Eastern District Commissioner, Danette Clatt; Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins; County Clerk, Batina Dodge. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded…
Read MoreZac Ebeling Named to UNI Dean’s List
CEDAR FALLS, IA -Zachary Ebeling of Mt. Pleasant, IA is among the students named to the Fall 2019 semester Dean’s List at the University of Northern Iowa. To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while taking at least 12 hours…
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