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Candidates file for June 4 primary

By Editor | March 26, 2024 |

Taylor County candidates have filed nomination papers for the June 4 primary election. Josh Weed is running for re-election for sheriff. Judy Henry is running for county auditor. Two candidates filed for Supervisor District 2, Kim Watson, incumbent, and Russele Sleep.

Lenox Area Chamber hosts annual awards night

By Editor | March 26, 2024 |

The Lenox Area Chamber held their annual banquet and awards recognition on Friday, March 22 at the Lenox Community Center. Urban and Rural Citizen of the Year, Young Leader, and Shining Star were honored as well as the 150th anniversary of the Lenox Time Table. Urban Citizen of Year Urban Citizen of the Year was…

Taylor County Endowment awards over $119,000 in grants

By Editor | March 26, 2024 |

Members of the Taylor County Endowment Foundation board recently reviewed a large list of grant applications. This year, they gave out $119,439.65 in grants for projects totaling $261,049.98. Those receiving grants and the amount awarded include: – Bedford Booster Club, track improvements, $7,500. – Bedford Community Housing, laundry center ADA renovation, $7,872.97. – Bedford Fire…

Gov. Reynolds Appoints James Johnson as Superintendent of Banking

By Editor | January 2, 2024 |

Gov. Reynolds announced the appointment of James Johnson of Gravity to serve as the next Superintendent of Banking in the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services beginning January 1, 2024. “James is a proven leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the banking industry that was forged in rural Iowa,” said Governor…

Taylor County Delinquent Tax List Published in this week’s Time Table

By Editor | June 6, 2023 |

The Taylor County Delinquent Tax list can be found inside this issue of the Lenox Time Table. The tax sale will be held by the Taylor County Treasurer on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Taylor County Treasurer’s Office from 8 to 9 a.m. Bidders will place their bids online. No delinquent tax payments will…

Garbage rates go up with June billing

By Editor | May 30, 2023 |

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…

Wind turbine meeting generates pros and cons

By Editor | May 2, 2023 |

A public meeting to discuss wind turbines drew a large crowd on April 25 at the Lenox Community Center. The meeting was hosted by the Taylor County Supervisors. Local residents, as well as residents from Adams, Union, Adair, and Fremont Counties, spoke for and against the turbines. People were given two minutes to voice their…

The Lenox Time Table Sports

Lenox Youth Wrestlers

By Editor | March 26, 2024 |

                                    Lenox took 22 kids to AAU state, Girls State, and Pee Wee State combined, which is the most participants Lenox has ever had. At AAU State (boys 3rd-8th grade) Lenox placed 17th out of 405 teams, scoring…

Lenox Volleyball Adances

By Editor | October 24, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson The Lenox Tiger volleyball club won a pair of postseason matchups this past week to advance along the regional trail as they are now just two match wins away from state. Monday the 16th the Lenox Tigers kicked off regional play against Mt. Ayr. The Raiderettes took the first set 18-25, the…

Tiger Football Wins Big

By Editor | October 10, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson The Lenox Tiger football team moved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in district play by winning at Southeast Warren last Friday night.  The Tigers scored 12 in the first quarter and another 12 in the second quarter to hold a 24-0 lead at halftime. The Tiger offense was clicking on all cylinders,…

Lenox Volleyball Rundown

By Editor | September 5, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson This past week the Lenox Tiger Volleyball club played a quad at home on Tuesday, and traveled to Malvern to play a single match against East Mills. The Tigers finished 1-3 on the week, but the match that was won against Clarinda was a true gritty team effort. Lenox kicked off the…

Baseball Goes 4-0

By Editor | June 6, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson The Lenox Tiger baseball club had quite a week picking up four straight wins while outscoring their opponents by a combined margin 46-3! Perhaps even more impressive for the Tiger squad is they never played a full game taking down all four opponents in six innings or less. On Tuesday at Mt.…

Softball Looks to Rebound

By Editor | June 6, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson The Tiger softball team unfortunately didn’t have the same winning success as the baseball team, but none-the-less took steps of improvement last week. Tuesday Lenox fell at Mt. Ayr 12-5. There were five runs on seven hits, and three errors in the loss. Senior Cadence Douglas took the loss in the circle…

By Editor | May 23, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson                         The Lenox Tigers boys and girls track teams finished their seasons, and several senior careers, on a high note at the ‘Blue Oval’ for the 2023 Iowa State Track and Field Championships. Senior Cadence Douglas, Samson Adams, Isaac Grundman, and…

Lenox Golf Starts 2023

By Editor | April 18, 2023 |

By Tyler Peterson The Lenox Tiger golf team is off and swinging in 2023 with meets in Creston and Afton this past week. The Tigers coached by Tiffany Weller and Caleb Lange are off to a good start with room to improve after the first week of competition. The first meet of the year was postponed…

The Lenox Time Table Obituaries

March 27, 2024 Col Theodore A. Johnson

By Editor | March 26, 2024 |

Col Theodore A. Johnson (Ret), In Memoriam (July 25, 1940 – February 19, 2024) Ted Johnson was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Russell and Pauline Johnson. Ted lived in Lenox, Iowa from 1953 until 1960 (graduated from Lenox High School in 1958). He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Drake University in Des Moines,…

March 20, 2024 Jacqueline Jean Wiley Timmons

By Editor | March 19, 2024 |

Jacqueline Jean Wiley Timmons Jacqueline (Jacquie) was born to John and Bernice Wiley on October 5, 1938 at home on their farm near Conway, Iowa. Jacquie went to two different country schools and then to Clearfield Community School where she graduated in 1957. After high school, she moved to Des Moines, Iowa and started working…

March 12, 2024 John Randall Wilson

By Editor | March 12, 2024 |

John Randall Wilson, a lifelong farmer and member of the Clearfield, Iowa community, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by family. Born in Creston on February 18, 1948, to Randall and Vida (Leonard) Wilson, John’s life was a testament to the values of faith, family, and hard work.…

Mary Lu Schofield

By Editor | March 12, 2024 |

Mary Lu Schofield, one of twelve children of Mary Ethel (Smith) Beemer and Simmie Bryan Beemer, was born on March 1, 1933, in rural Conway, Taylor County Iowa. She grew up and attended Conway Consolidated Schools, graduating in 1953. Lu met the love of her life, Lloyd Junior Schofield, at the Lenox Skating Rink above…

February 28,2024 LaRell Wilkinson

By Editor | February 27, 2024 |

Celebration of Life Services for LaRell Wilkinson of Ames and Lenox, Iowa, were 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church, Lenox, Iowa, with Rev. Tim Maxa officiating. Burial was in the North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the LaRell Wilkinson Memorial Fund, to be established. Memories…

February 07,2024 Sydney Sickels, 85

By Editor | February 6, 2024 |

Memorial Celebration of Life Services for Sydney Sickels, age 85, formerly of Lenox, who passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at The Taylor House in West Des Moines will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Iowa. Military honors will follow the committal. Memorials may be…

Kay Camden, 82

By Editor | February 6, 2024 |

Memorial Celebration of Life Services for Kay Camden, age 82, of Lenox, who passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Bedford will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Memorials may be given…

January 31, 2024 Samuel George England

By Editor | January 30, 2024 |

Samuel George England was born at home on November 22, 1947 to Joseph and Jennie (Winslow) England. He was the middle child of 2 sisters Karla and Eileen. Sam grew up on the family farm west and south of Clearfield. He attended Clearfield Community School until his Junior year. In 1965 he married Diana Walkup…

01-10-2024 Mary Joan (Walter) Hall, 92

By Editor | January 9, 2024 |

Mary Joan (Walter) Hall, 92, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on December 29, 2023. She passed peacefully at home with her son, Chuck, and daughter-in-law, Alys, by her side. Mary Joan was born on December 13, 1931, to Orval and Dorothy Walter in Lenox, Iowa. She attended school in Lenox where she earned letters in…

12-20-2023 Mary Borland, 86

By Editor | December 19, 2023 |

Funeral Celebration of Life Services for Mary Borland, age 86, of Lenox, who passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox. Visitation will be held at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Friday from…