The Farm Progress Show is in full swing through Thursday, April 29, which means thousands of agriculture enthusiasts and farmers are looking for a place to eat. Luckily, the city of Boone is just a few miles west of the Central Iowa Expo and offers a wide variety of cuisine. From Mexican food to barbecue, […]
The push to develop a former quarry into a “crown jewel” began almost 25 years ago as a citizens’ initiative. “This park is truly the result of the efforts of the citizens,” said Jim Pease, chairman of the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park. “This could have been in the middle of a huge apartment […]
Marilyn Johnson, advertising director for the Ames Senior Variety Show, believes that “life always goes on,” regardless of age. This annual reminder is why more than 600 people have performed in the annual Ames Senior Variety Show over three decades. This year’s performance of “Footloose and Fancy Free: Oh! The Places We’ll See!” will feature […]
