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Garbage rates go up with June billing

The Lenox City Council approved an increase in garbage rates, pool managers, and a lease for a tractor for the golf course at their May 22 meeting. Due to an increase in landfill rates, Tom Christensen has asked for an increase in garbage rates as well as an increase in cost of living. Landfill fees…

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Baseball And Softball Swing into 2023

The Lenox Softball team is off and swinging in 2023 as they started their regular season games this past week. The Tigers went one and two overall, taking down Bedford and falling to Atlantic and East Union. Monday against Atlantic the Tigers fell 1-12 to the Trojans. Senior Cadence Douglas and freshman Delaney Funk combined…

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Bulldogs No-Hit Tigers First Week

     Bulldog baseball returns for the 2022-2023 season with a roster of 25 boys. Five seniors are returning to lead the team; Tristen Cummings, Austin Hanshaw, Quentin King, Logan Moyer, and Micah Nally. The three juniors are Izaak Dukes, Peyton Kreps, and Silas Walston. Sophomores are Graham Godsey, Braydon Hensley, Brody King, Marcus Knighton, Dallyn Money,…

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Donald Whitmore

     Donald Bailey Whitmore of Conroe, Texas died just after noon, April 15, 2023, of cardiac arrest following a hemorrhagic stroke. Don’s remains are to be cremated per his request with no local services; a meeting with extended friends and family will be held at a later date in Clearfield, Iowa.

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Service awards given to staff at Bedford School

     An ice cream social ended the school year for the staff at Bedford Community School District on May 25. During the ice cream social service awards were handed out for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to the district. Those receiving service awards were: 5 years, Tammy Chartier, Heather Matheny, Tara McGuire,…

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Entries sought for TC Fair Queen candidates and princesses

     Entry forms are now available for those wishing to be a Taylor County Fair candidate. Girls ages 16 to 21 are eligible. Forms can be picked up in the office at the Bedford Community School or at the Taylor County Extension Office. Taylor County Fair Princess forms can be obtained by contacting Sky Cox by…

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CRHC receives SAMSHA grant for $193,924

     Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) is excited to announce it has received a grant through SAMSHA to help with recruitment and training of EMS personnel in Southwest Iowa which will assist in providing additional education on responding to mental health and substance abuse calls while in the field.      Thanks to this grant, CRHC is offering…

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Lenox School staff recognized for retirements, years of service

Lenox School staff gathered in the gym on Thursday, May 25 to recognize staff for years of service, retirements, and those leaving the district to pursue other opportunities. Staff members who are leaving the Lenox School District are Dave Lyden, Jennifer Gay, Cynda Notz, Barb Gerber, and Sara Dukes. Those who are retiring are Doug…

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