Recount gives challenger an edge

Omaha World-Herald - Tue Nov 24

A recount in the Denison mayoral election gave challenger Dennis Fineran a three-vote lead, but incumbent Nathan Mahrt vows he will contest the results.

Manilla project almost done

Omaha World-Herald - Tue Nov 17

The temporary concrete plant at the intersection of Crawford County Road M55 and Iowa Highway 141 near Manilla is gone.

Iowa gov. candidates hit trail

Omaha World-Herald - Wed Nov 11

The Crawford and Ida County Republicans partnered to host "Barnstorming for Governor," an opportunity for Republican governor candidates to mingle with constituents and address questions at the Chris Knudson farm north of Schleswig.

Senior center deeded to Denison

Omaha World-Herald - Fri Nov 06

The Crawford County Senior Center, at 201 S. Main St., is now in the hands of the City of Denison.

Iowa GOP candidates favor public vote in same-sex marriage

KTIV-TV Sioux City - Wed Nov 04

NEAR IDA GROVE, Iowa - As folks, in Maine, vote publicly on same-sex marriage, four men running for Iowa governor want voters in the "hawkeye state" to have the same chance.

Crawford Co. delays fire decision

Omaha World-Herald - Fri Oct 16

Volunteer fire departments in Crawford County, Iowa, will not reorganize into a countywide fire district this year.

Times Gone By

Chronicle Times - Fri Oct 02

Family band - Pictured above is the Rankins Family Band. The talented family was popular in the Cherokee County area in the late 1800's. This photograph was taken in 1890.

Suspect in Dow City, Iowa murder appears in court

KTIV-TV Sioux City - Tue Sep 29

There's a delay in the case of a Denison, Iowa man charged with murder. Luis Angel Trujillo-Mendez, 20, was expected to enter a plea in Crawford County Court, but that has been postponed for two weeks while he chooses a lawyer.

Dead body probe leads to acquaintance's arrest

Http - Sat Sep 05

For some 50 days of winter, a man lay dead in a ditch near Dow City as the fitful sky brought snow and sun, freezing and thawing.

Charges filed in slaying of western Iowa man

KWQC-TV Davenport - Fri Sep 04

A man in custody on immigration charges has been charged in the slaying of a man whose body was found last winter in a ditch in western Iowa.