Rural Iowa churches weigh closures to sustain ministry
The Iowa Annual Conference United Methodist Church explores closing underperforming rural churches in Guernsey Ladora Victor Koszta and Ohio as leaders Davis and a lay partner rotate duties. They stress ministry effectiveness over mere attendance while reaching out to communities and adapting to change. The Oak Grove Church near Shellsburg grows by youth focus and new services, illustrating how change can revive a rural congregation.
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Davis
Guernsey
Ladora
Victor
Koszta
Ohio
Jill Sanders
Iowa
Sanders
Oak Grove Church
Shellsburg
Larry Rodgers
Rodgers
Iowa deaths rise in 2008 amid aging population trends
A state health report shows 28,370 Iowa deaths in 2008, the highest since 1974, with nine of the top ten causes up including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's. Births declined for the first time in seven years while marriages fell and divorces rose.
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Iowa
Siple
Ians
Iowanis
Spirit Wolf claims curse on Iowa Hawkeyes lifted
Spirit Wolf of Cedar Rapids says a spell and buckeye ritual lifted a Sports Illustrated cover curse on the Iowa Hawkeyes as they prepare to face Ohio State. About 50 magazines burned. Hawkeyes (9-1) seek victory after a loss to Northwestern.
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Spirit Wolf
Z102.9-Fm
Sports Illustrated
Northwestern
Spirit
Cedar Rapids
Ohio State Buckeyes
Hawks
Alcohol and drug arrests and minor alcohol sales in Johnson Iowa area
Public safety records list seven alcohol minor sales in Iowa City businesses during Thursday checks and multiple arrests in Johnson County for robbery aiding and abetting drug offenses. Named suspects range from 19 to 67 with offenses including possession with intent to deliver, drug possession, and assault.
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Iowa City
Donnelly's Pub
College St
Dubuque St
Hawkeye
E Prentiss St
J.C
Kirkwood Ave
Rum & Go
Burlington St
North Dodge Express
Dodge St
Short’s Burger & Shine
Clinton St
Iowa
Abraham Johnson
Fifth Ave
29Th Street
R.C. Harris Ili
Robins Road
Konstantine Palekov
Old Marion Road
Emma Tops as Baby Names Trend Shifts Nationwide
Iowa mirrors national tastes with Emma as the No 1 girls name while boys show faster fashion swings Jacob slides to sixth after long dominance Ethan and Olivia join the current hot list Says parents prefer simple easy to pronounce names and seek vowel rich patterns to separate consonants Horak recalls naming choices after early mispronunciations and a move toward straightforward monikers in Brennan Evan Drew Lauren and Emma
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Horak
Laura Wattenberg
Iowa
Jacob
Ethan
Olivia
Wattenberg
Evan
Drew
Lauren
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Steve Snender
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Iowa Department Gazette of Public Health Graphic
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Gurse/Rite
Jeff.raasch
Johnson County
Timothy R. Rusch
S. Lucas St
Burlington and
Madison Streets
Allison M. Flaherty
Oak Valley Dr
Clinton and
College Streets
Kurtis R. Hartsock
S. Summit St
N. Dubuque St
Thomas L. VanFossen Jr
Winchester Lane
North Liberty
Judy M. Jahnke
180Th St
Solon
Iowa and
Short Streets
Calvin Pearson
Walmart
Commerce Dr
Coralville
Linn County
Sam R. Thomas
E College St
Robert Boyd
Terrace Hill Drive
Fall Woodworking and Power Tool Sale
Blairs Ferry
New
Das Moines
Acmetools
AGH
Wellnel
BOSCH
Ve Porter Cable
Adelta
Brad Nailer
Bostitch
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