One of the best ways to support our local economy is through the Chamber’s Chamber Bucks program. These checks help keep dollars right here in the Marshalltown area. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about the program: Where can I use Chamber Bucks? […]
Recreation
From toddlers spinning their legs Fred Flintstone-style on Strider bikes to middle-aged dads giving it their all, racing BMX at Heartland Park truly is something the whole family can enjoy. Since the early 80s, bikers have taken to the dirt track at 4801 SW Shunga Drive in Crestview Park to […]
Fall is one of the best times of the year to get out into nature, and take your kids, to hike and explore. The cooler temperatures and changing leaves create unique opportunities to see changes in the natural world. In Shawnee County and across the state, there are hundreds of […]
Situated on nearly one acre and located on the most desirable street in Pine Canyon, you will find this 7 bedroom, 5 bath luxury home featuring 6,852 square feet of thoughtfully crafted living space. Designed by Aude Stang of ADS and Built by Jim Graves, this residence is a winner […]
Last weekend was ideal to be out hiking in the Adirondacks. Warm temperatures, sunny skies, with fall foliage color near or at its peak in many places. The result was record crowds on trails of the popular High Peaks – numbers so great that some state and local officials were […]
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Confirm requirements for visiting and details of in-person events you plan to attend in case of last-minute changes. Masks are mandatory in Sedgwick County. Free: First Friday gallery crawl various times Friday, in-person and online For the first time since March, the list of participating sites for the First Friday […]
CLOSE 5 Things to know about the Nov. 3 election Wochit Five candidates are vying for two seats on the Port Hueneme City Council on Nov. 3. The candidates include two Incumbents defending their seats. Sylvia Andrea Schnopp, the current Mayor Pro Tem, is the longest serving member of the […]
The Fenton Arts Council (FAC) is bringing art to the community through a series of eight pop-up activity stations this fall. This is en lieu of the Arts are the Heart weekly events normally held over the summer. According to the FAC, each challenge is created to be interactive for […]
With trick-or-treating being a hit or miss for some parents, there are plenty of events and more that are sure to satisfy one’s sweet tooth. Aiken Fall Fest Gates open at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Oct. 2-11, located at the Western Carolina […]
click to enlarge Courtesy of Angelica Raquel Martinez I Think We’ll Meet Again, 2020 Blue Star Contemporary isn’t the only gallery bringing local art into the 21st century. For its latest exhibition, a solo […]
CLOSE 5 Things to know about the Nov. 3 election Wochit Smack dab in the middle of the city, District 4 has the most crowded race on the Oxnard ballot. Four candidates are hoping to unseat incumbent Bryan MacDonald, who’s been on the City Council since 2008. Hoping to fill the former […]
CLOSE Clockwise from top right: Karla Alejandra Ramirez, Carolina Gallardo Magaña and Vianey Lopez (Photo: COURTESY PHOTO) South Oxnard residents in District 6 voted for their City Council representative not that long ago but they’re heading back to the ballot box. This November, they will vote for a council member for a four-year […]
Columbus could be headed for a historic November General Election, as more voters than ever request mail-in absentee ballots amid a global pandemic. Muscogee County this week mailed out more than 25,560 ballots, eclipsing a record set in Georgia’s June 9 primaries, when the total topped out at about 25,000. […]
Michael McDevitt, Las Cruces Sun-News Published 10:04 p.m. MT Oct. 1, 2020 CLOSE Many states are planning on drastically different elections this year and mail-in ballots could be a big game changer. USA TODAY LAS CRUCES – State Rep. Nathan Small, D-Doña Ana, is being challenged by schoolteacher Brandi Polanco for […]
One of New York City’s most prominent real-estate developers is betting years of his life—and a nine-figure sum—that he will be the first in four decades to successfully build a new, full-service ski resort in the United States. The obstacles are legion. The local approvals process can be lengthy and […]
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – With students in New Haven continuing their online education for another month, New Haven is setting up sites where they can not only get their work done, but have some supervision during the day. These sites are being called Community Learning Hubs. They will be […]
CLOSE 5 Things to know about the Nov. 3 election Wochit Three candidates are vying for the Camarillo City Council District 3 seat. The district was created after Camarillo switched to a district-based election model from an at-large system in 2019. It covers approximately 12,739 residents and makes up the […]
Aukammtal park is an oasis in Wiesbaden’s urban jungle In the heart of Wiesbaden, there’s a green gem that offers hours of pleasure in the great outdoors for little or no cash. Aukammtal park is less than a five-minute drive from the Army’s Hainerberg installation. It’s part of […]
Project will be a win for Ward F, city As Jersey City continues to rise, it’s important we leave no community behind. For years, the south side of Jersey City has struggled with poverty, crime, lack of affordable housing, failing schools, and the list goes on. Recently, a developer has expressed […]
The Washington Monument has reopened after closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. All visitors over the age of 2 must wear a face covering while inside and must adhere to social distancing. Masks will not be provided to visitors, according to Recreation.gov. Reservations are required and visitors can purchase one […]
Choking wildfire smoke drifted away enough by Sept. 22 to reveal a blue sky that morning, when Sam and Jayden Becker arrived at Medford’s Hawthorne Park. It was shortly before 8 a.m. and the siblings intended to film city police officers clearing the public park of a contentious homeless camp […]
We believe that cooking is an important piece of the wellness puzzle and that everyone can make magic (or at least some avo toast) happen in the kitchen. Sometimes, you just need someone to show you where to start. Cook With Us offers smart cooking tips and tricks from pros, […]