Blairstown, Iowa

Elementary students from Benton Community Schools wave American flags above their heads as they sing "God Bless America" at the conclusion of the Veterans Day service at Benton Community School today.

Sylvester Herman Kahle, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Amana following an extended illness.

Kathryn Kubichek, 88, of Blairstown, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo after a short illness.

On Thursday, RAGBRAI riders are officially half done. Many bikers were up and going Thursday morning from Tama-Toledo. They're rolling through Vining, Belle Plaine, Blairstown, and the Amana Colonies before ...

Teresa Albert made the hard decision to change the annual Tour de Brew route. Traditionally, riders bike from Iowa City to Millstream Brewery in Amana.

The strong agricultural economy brought in gigantic profits for Titan Machinery in the first quarter.

Some living near the Iowa River have been dealing with high water for the better part of a week.

"We've seen a few other projects that have said, "We're pushing "pause"

Plans for a new ethanol plant in Blairstown have been postponed indefinitely as the owner struggles with high commodity prices and its own financial difficulties. via The Gazette