Stories from Monday, September 29, 2014

June Miller will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 2 with a card shower. Well -wishers can send cards to her at 604 E. Fenton St. Marcus, IA 51035 June was born on October 2, 1924 near Paullina. June was married to the late Clifford Miller and the couple had three children, Paul & Janet Miller of Paullina, Glenn & Nancy Eckert of Lawton, and Jim & Traci Miller of Remsen. She has nine grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. Photo contributed...

The friends and family of Addie Petersen extend a warm and loving happy birthday wish to her. Addie will be 101 on Oct. 13 and she is still enjoying living among the loving supportive people of Alta and Storm Lake. Photo contributed

Cleghorn Quasquicentennial Committee Treasurer Nancy Brown, left, was happy to accept checks from Ed Schlenger (for $900) and Steve Smith (for $1,800). Western Cherokee Mutual and Smith Insurance are sponsoring the street dance "Wicked Fun" for the Cleghorn celebration on June 13, 2015. Thanks to these generous sponsors, there will be no cover charge for the dance. Photo contributed...

Often contentious discussions over two MidAmerican Energy Company (MEC) 345,000 volt (345 kV) substations earlier this year forced O'Brien County Supervisors into creating one all - encompassing ordinance, targeted at regulating every conceivable energy installation any utility company might build in the County...

To encourage exercise and healthy lifestyles, and in recognition of October being National Physical Therapy Month, the Cherokee Regional Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehab Department will be holding their 4th annual 5K Fun Run/ Walk on Saturday, October 18. The event will start and finish on the CRMC campus...