Hometown Current

WILLIAMSBURG — Santa took requests, a horse-drawn wagon gave free rides and businesses offered specials to visitors during Williamsburg’s Night …

Wednesday, Nov. 22 Victor Public Library welcomes residents to make Thanksgiving inspired crafts at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 TKM …

DES MOINES – October’s above-normal precipitation broke a streak of drier-than-normal months that began in March, according to the latest …

A mixed-species backyard flock of 86 birds in Benton County was recently infected by a highly transmissible avian flu, according …

NORTH ENGLISH — Businesses and organizations have planned citywide Christmas activities for Saturday, Dec. 2. English Valleys History Center will …

DES MOINES — Williamsburg High School’s Blackout Dance Team will compete Friday, Dec. 1 in the country’s largest high school …

I completed another 22 County Tour over the weekend [of Nov. 10-12]. We’ve held town halls, walked down rural Main …

MIDDLE AMANA — A $70,000 grant will help the Amana Church turn a 19th century kinderschule into a food pantry. …

BELLE PLAINE — The Wallace and Beverly Winkie Foundation’s Festival of Trees will showcase the decorating talents of area businesses, …

NORTH ENGLISH — The North English Fortnightly Women’s Club conducted its annual silent auction during its monthly meeting. Ruthi Henson, …

WEST DES MOINES — The American Farm Bureau Federation reports the average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving meal for 10 …