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Vision Soccer Academy Summer Programs Registration OPEN

2018-2019 Mighty Tikes (3 year olds)Start your child out right with MIGHTY TIKES! For all players 3 years old who would like to get a taste of soccer by attending 35 minutes sessions... Read more

Youth Baseball and Softball Injury Prevention Tips

Countless youngsters and their families will spend hours on end at local baseball and softball fields this spring and summer. But what's meant to be a fun experience can result in injury, followed... Read more

The Health Benefits of Walking - Dr. Stanley Mathew

There are a number of prominent benefits of doing an activity such as walking. Walking is free and extremely easy. Although walking may not seem like a good form of exercise it has several health benefits... Read more

Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren Draws Big Crowd in Tipton

Friday, April 26th, Jim and I arrived early at the Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton, IA to hear Elizabeth Warren speak. We were startled to see a long line outside the door of the restaurant. There... Read more

How a Healthcare Professional can Juggle Job, Life

Unlike so many in the healthcare industry — whether doctors or nurses... Read more

ITA Group CEO Tom Mahoney to Retire, Remain on Board

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 1, 2019 — ITA Group Holdings, Inc. has announced that Tom Mahoney will retire as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 31, 2019. He will remain the Board of Directors... Read more

I Can Eliminate One Prez Candidate Right Away: Michael Bennet

Congress, noticing their abysmally low approval rating, has taken a look at robocalls. That's all they've done so far. They've taken a look. We get advice like "sign up on the 'do not call' registry.... Read more

Background Check In Iowa: Criminal Court / Public Records Direct

When you want to know a little more about another persons history, a Iowa background check is a good option. Background checks show things you can get from a Iowa public records documents,... Read more

How You Can Build A Community On Patch

Patch is a space for community news, and no one knows your community better than you. The first step is creating a profile and spreading the word about Patch.... Read more