Bedford Times-Press Area News

     Invenergy LLC has announced plans to build 41 wind turbines int eh southwest part of Taylor County, in the townships of Polk, Mason, Ross, Dallas and Washington and possibly Benton.       According to Ben Lambrecht from Invenergy, this project, called Contrail Wind Project, LLC, a timeline for this project has been developed…

     On January 22, the Boards of Education from Bedford and Mount Ayr met jointly to interview six semi-finalist candidates for the shared district superintendent position. Previously, both boards met with representatives from Grundmeyer Leader Services to review application materials for all 16 applicants and screen to the six semi-finalists. Each semi-finalist candidate spent…

     An update on the superintendent search, retirement requests, resignations, and committee appointments highlighted the first meeting of the new year for the Bedford School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Superintendent Drake outlined a proposal from Green Hills AEA to hire a social worker on a part-time basis.

     Daniel Thomson has been named the new chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University. Dr. Thomson is an internationally known leader, researcher and instructor in animal health management, animal welfare and beef cattle production. 

     United Charitable Association is proud to announce the opening of COMPASS HOUSE. Compass House is a residence for women who are in a time of transition and need a safe environment while they gather the resources they need to be on their own. Compass House is located in Lenox, Iowa and is supported by the…

     The holidays are upon us and “Tis the Season to Believe” in Bedford once again. There are many activities and events going on this holiday season in town. Tinsel Tree Lane at the Taylor County Historical Museum opened on Thanksgiving Day and will be open daily, except Mondays, from 1-4 p.m.      Pick up a copy…

     Taylor County parents may start signing up their children ages 12 and under for the Caring Tree on Monday, November 18th at the Taylor County Neighborhood Center in Bedford. You will need to know correct sizes for your child’s shirts, pants, shoes and a special toy or interest they might have. Children must live in…

By Nicki Lock      Bedford community high school students have been working very hard on this year’s fall play. Between all of the other practices and organizations, these almost 20 students have dedicated their time to present, “The Miracle Worker,” the story of deaf and blind Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan.

     A Meet and Greet for Cole Walters will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 12-4 p.m. at the Chamber office at 622 Court Avenue in Bedford.

     The first combined city/school election is over. Several seats around the county were filled with write-in votes. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors will canvass the votes on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Write-in candidates have been contacted to see if they will serve and most have agreed. To see the unofficial election results, pick up a…