John Van Nostrand

The process to purchase a home has new rules. Creston real estate offices expect the old ways to continue, just with more forms. (Erin Henze)

Union County Board of Supervisors scheduled a bid approval for Sept. 23 for what is known as the Green Valley Lake Road bridge, north of 150th.

No one on social media sites has answered my question. So maybe one of you will. I’ve mentioned this before.

Greater Regional Health board of directors incumbents Julie Lanning and Sherry McKie are running for re-election, as candidate names for certain elections Nov. 5 were released by the Union County Auditor’s office after the Wednesday deadline.

I looked a little deeper into the absence of head coach Kirk Ferentz from Iowa’s first football game of the season on Saturday.

Thanks to efforts of volunteers, people who have passed away and may not have family to provide a funeral are being respectfully laid to rest.

The other night while channel surfing I came across the 1989 movie “Big.” Starring Tom Hanks, his character, as a child, wishes he was an adult and sure enough it happens. During his time as an adult he works for a toy company and is spending time at a New York City toy store. During one scene, my attention went to the background of the toy store.

Southern Iowa Rural Water Association Board Chairman John Walston, 80, of Bedford died Friday.

Union County. Board of Supervisors are reviewing contract details and proposed fees from Waste Management for recycling bins in Afton and Creston. (Nick Pauly)

“Bob works for the city. And Jack’s in lab research. And Peggy plays organ at the Presbyterian Church. And the class of ‘57 had its dreams. We all thought we’d change the world with our great works and deeds. Or maybe we just thought the world would change to fit our needs. The class of ‘57 had its dreams.”