Stories from Saturday, December 27, 2008

A 21-year-old Chicago woman faces drug distribution charges following a traffic stop along U.S. Highway 71. Alexis Ramos was pulled over for a minor traffic violation at about 2:50 a.m. Monday in the 4800 block of the highway. Deputies were given permission to search the vehicle and the search led to the discovery of marijuana...

Why this story is N0. 4 Barack Obama's Iowa Caucus victory marked the start of an epic nomination process on Jan. 3 and gave him a boost that ultimately paid off in the Democratic nomination and a general election win...

Spencer Community Youth Ministries and the Spencer Family YMCA have partnered to offer what is being called, in all capital letters: "THE MOST BIGGEST GINORMOUS SUPERFLY EVENT, BETTER THAN 2007'S OF 2008 IN 2009!" The overnight event is open to all area youth in grades 6-12. It begins on Friday, Jan. 2 and ends at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3. The cost is $10 per student or $5 plus five canned goods for Upper Des Moines Opportunity...

Rona Haberman, 68, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at home in rural Everly. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly, with visitation to begin one hour prior to the memorial service. Rev. Lauren Ley will officiate the 10:30 a.m. service...

Start out the New Year knowing your personal health numbers and in 100 days see a better you. Spencer Hospital Community Health Services offers a Comprehensive Wellness Screening on Tuesday, Jan. 13 to start 2009 by focusing on your health. The screening will be from 6-8 a.m. on Jan. 13 in the lower level of the hospital. The fee for the Comprehensive Screening is $65, however, for those who also sign up for the Live Healthy -- 100 Day Challenge, a discount rate of $45 will be charged...