Daily Archives: July 18, 2010

Independence museum showing largest tractor in the world

Independence-The world’s biggest tractor has made it’s way to Iowa. Those visiting Heartland Acres in Independence have the opportunity to see the tractor. Big Bud was created in Montana in 1977. The tractor is 27 feet long, 20 feet wide, … Continue reading

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Ghost Players re-unite in Dyersville

Dyersville-”If you build it they will come” is the famous line from the Field of Dreams. Tonight at Jenk Park in Dyersville, it was more like “if you re-unite them, the crowd will come.” Over 500 people filled the stadium … Continue reading

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Weather Woes for Gardeners

MARION – All of the heavy rains we’ve been getting lately combined with recent scorching heat have taken a toll on plants and flowers. Deciding how much to water plants this year has become a lot tougher than in the … Continue reading

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Seven People Escape Fire in Hiawatha Apartment Complex

Updated at 7:12 a.m., Sunday, July 18 HIAWATHA – Fire crews have been on the scene at a four-unit apartment building at 205 Pirie Drive. The call to respond came in just after 3:30 a.m. Pirie Drive is just off … Continue reading

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