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Beer and chili go well together, people were saying as they held out their bowls at one station and cups at another. All night long, breweries were discussing what makes their beer good and topping off plastic cups.

By Erin Murphy, Lee Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES ? Rural Iowa shifted its political direction in 2016 and caught Democrats off guard.The conversation of how to earn back those votes is dominating the conversation among Democrats these days.It was the focus by speakers at a recent fundraiser held by Democrats from Polk County, which is dominated by the city of Des Moines and its suburbs, as they talked about ...

While the Trojans can?t control how quickly their new offense will grow and develop, the team showed great discipline in a week one victory over Williamsburg, committing only two penalties and not turning the ball over. If that can continue this week with a tough Knoxville squad coming to Trojan stadium, Fairfield should have a good chance to avenge a 46-23 loss to the Panthers in week three of last season. ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News As people left work Friday evening, they trickled into the square, and by 5:30 p.m., contestants were steadily ladling chili into Styrofoam bowls, and beer sommeliers were discussing their brews.After being rescheduled from Friday, Oct. 6 because of rain, Pints in the Park brought out a good crowd on Friday, Oct. 13, giving businesses and individuals the perfect opportunity to ...

Nothing quite measures up to the latest tribute to retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.A corn maze dedicated to the player known as Big Papi was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday in Sterling, Massachusetts.Ortiz had a message for his legions of fans at the unveiling: ?I love corn.?The 8-acre maze was created by Davis Mega Maze and features a cornstalk rendering of Ortiz?s trademark home run pose of ...

A request for assistance led to alcohol-related charges being filed against four individuals.The Henry County Sheriff's Office received a request Oct. 6 from a probation officer for assistance in the 2000 grid of 255th Street. While assisting the probation officer, it was determined that alcohol was being consumed by individuals under the legal age.Charges were brought against Kaleb Jalas, 20, Mt. Pleasant, ...

A Burlington man has been charged with two felonies as a result of a month-long investigation by the Henry County Sheriff's Office.Casey Leedham, 36, Burlington, was recently arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, Class D felonies, and second-degree theft, also a Class D felony.The sheriff's office began its investigation Sept. 3 of an incident in the 1900 grid of 140th Street and a ...

Small-school football matchups in week two will bring a wide variety of football styles into the fold, as Cardinal will deal with a two-headed monster of a rushing attack, Pekin will need to contain a dual-threat quarterback and Van Buren will face off with a dynamic receiver and quarterback combination that still wasn?t able to secure a week one victory. Here are the three other area schools? matchups for week ...