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Gazette Des Moines Bureau A shooting late Sunday evening at a concert in Las Vegas killed more than 50 people and injured more than 500, according to law enforcement officials. The latest mass shooting sparked questions among readers about what laws are in place in Iowa. While the federal government has some jurisdiction over gun regulations, states also have freedom to write their own gun laws.Here is a look ...

AMES ? The fall season brings with it a lot of yard waste and debris. What should be done with it? Try starting a compost pile, which can then be used to enhance soil, garden and plant growth. What are the keys to a great compost pile?ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer your questions about compost piles and how to create them. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU ...

The Washington High School graduating Class of 1951 held its 65-year reunion Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15. Friday evening, classmates and spouses gathered at the Pizza Hut for a pizza party enjoyed by all.The group attended a breakfast at the Frontier Family Restaurant on Saturday morning. Saturday evening, 32 classmates and their spouses met at the Art Domestique in downtown Washington. Black and orange were ...

A Free Community Thanksgiving Meal will be held at the WACO High School cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 24.A home-cooked meal of Thanksgiving favorites, including turkey, ham, desserts, drinks and all the fixings will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Home-bound WACO community members within 5 miles of Wayland are welcome to order a meal delivered to their home. These meals must be ordered before Wednesday, ...

Everyone is invited to Lake Darling for a fall fun hike Oct. 30. Walk, run or push a stroller from the Lake Darling Four Seasons Lodge on the paved walking trail to the new four-seasons cabins and back.Wear your Halloween costumes or come as you are. There will be treats along the way. Walkers are invited to come between 2 and 4 p.m. to enjoy the scenery and the new walking trails. The hike will start at the ...

On Oct.17, Fritz and Nancy Gowey with Linda McKay of Milan, Illinois, enjoyed lunch at the home of his sister, Ginny Brinton.Fred and Millie Robinson of Newburg, Oregon, visited friends and relatives in Brighton and surrounding communities. They arrived Oct. 16 and returned home Oct. 22.Danny and Hazel Greiner attended the funeral for Garry Deitrich of Ollie. It was held Oct. 8 at the Ollie Baptist Church. On ...

In the front row, left to right: Jerry Graber, Riverside; Mike Doughty, Washington; Doug Greenlee, Eddyville; Ron Renoux, Richland; Mark Mangold, Washington; Allen Miksch, Washington; Ed Brown, Washington; Matt Ross, Overland Park, Kansas; Arlo Graham, Washington; Cees Endlich, the Netherlands; Wayne Whitham, San Tan Valley, Arizona; Alvin Peiffer, Washington.Second row, left to right: Kathy Engle Dean, North ...

Twenty-two citations were issued and three arrests made during a Sept. 28 traffic safety checkpoint, headed by the Henry County Sheriff's Office.Arrested were Anthony James Elliott, 36, Mt. Pleasant, driving while barred; Andrew Jacob Wood, 28, Fayetteville, Ga., possession of marijuana, marijuana oil and drug paraphernalia; and Michael Lee Taylor Jr., 30, Burlington, driving while barred.The checkpoint was ...

"Who you gonna call?" Ghosthunters!If there?s something strange in a neighborhood in Washington, who can you call? Try the Johnson County Paranormal Team. The JCPT has been investigating paranormal activity free of charge for residents and business owners throughout the Midwest for almost 10 years. Join the library on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. as the JCPT shares pictures, audio, and videos from their investiga...

The Dutch Creek Flyers 4-H Club started the new year off right with their October meeting full of Ag Olympics, hay rack ride, and s'mores around the fire. 4-H club meetings offer a variety of both business and fun. The Dutch Creek Flyers Club is led by volunteers Ted Greiner and Katherine Sieren. The traditional 4-H clubs meet once a month for youth fourth-to 12th-grade. Washington County 4-H has 17 clubs spread ...

The Oct. 16 meeting of the Franklin Cubs was called to order by new Vice President Jameson Bell. There was an election of officers last meeting. The roll call was ?What should you take away when you doing your Record Books?" The secretary's report and the treasurer's report were given and approved. Old business included turning in record books, enrolling on 4-H online, and 4-H Awards Night is at 5:30 p.m., Nov. ...

The regular meeting of The Church Women met Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. with 10 ladies present.Helen Lease gave the meditation titled ?Harvest Season.?President Debbie Lowe called the meeting to order and everyone read the Opening Creed together.Minutes of the Sept. 13 meeting were read by secretary Billie Jo Rose and they were approved as read.Treasurer Pat Miller gave the treasurer?s report.Wilma McAllister...