Eula Curtis Celebrated her 90th Birthday

Current and Former Chamber Directors Speak

The Chariton Chamber's annual meeting and 25th anniversary celebration was held at Carpenter's Hall in Chariton on March 19th.  As part of the celebration all three past Chamber directors, Sharon Kline, Ruth Comer and Deb Storm were present and each one spoke to the audience.  The present Chamber Director, Shantel Dow, also spoke.

Chamber Executive Shantel Dow working with Teen Serve

Knebel Wins Community Service Award

written by Bill Howes in the Chariton Leader on March 22, 2011

The Chariton Chamber's 25th anniversary celebration and annual meeting was a night to remember this past Saturday night.  Chariton's three past Chamber Directors, Sharon Kline, Ruth Comer and Deb Storm were all there and spoke individually to the audience.

Sandra Knebel, the freelance journalist for the Chariton Newspapers, received the Community Service Award.  Knebel won the award for her outstanding contributions and commitment and support of tourism in Lucas County.

The work Knebel does includes, writing grants for Tourism Lucas County (TLC), of which she is vice president.  She has also written grants for the Lucas County Arts Council and she's written several for the Chariton Airport.  Knebel is secretary of the Airport Advisory Board.

She was also instrumental in designing a marketing plan with Iowa State University (ISU) to promote Lucas County and all of its assets, designed the tourism website for Lucas County and compiled all the information for it and took the pictures for it as well.

Chariton Women's Club Gives Thumbs up to Tourism Efforts

Members of the Chariton Women's Club heard last week from their guest speaker, Sandra Knebel, that Lucas County was truly a great destination and pledged that Tourism Lucas County (TLC) a division of the Chamber of Commerce, would continue to compete to get the 2% increase in tourism revenues that other parts of the state are garnering.

Chamber Welcomes Shantel Dow as New Executive Director

written by Sandra Knebel Chariton Herald Patriot on March 3, 2011

On Monday, February 28, Shantel Dow began work as the new full time Executive Director of the Chariton Chamber of Commerce and Development Corp.

While the position is new for Dow, she comes to the Chamber with strong ties to the community.  She and her family moved to their country home near Russell nearly eight years ago when her husband, Dan, was hired as the principal for the Russell School.  He is currently the principal in Lacona with the Southeast Warren School District for grades four through six.  Dow's four children attend the Chariton School district - two daughters, Marissa and Leah in high school, and two sons, Sawyer and Carver in middle school.

Dow brings with her a multitude of experience and ideas that are certain to enhance the Chamber's mission.  She already has a wide base of networking and contacts.  Shantel says she feels right at home doing chamber work.  She loves the tourism related activities, special events, the Internet, meeting and working with new people, the opportunities to be creative and the challenges of economic development.

Board approves Township Appointments

They approved Fred Wilker to be appointed to serve as township clerk for Cedar Township.  The term is effective from March 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2014. 

The Board also approved Dave Orwig to be appointed to serve as trustee for Cedar Township effective March 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014.

Curran Cattle Co. Added Brand

Curran Cattle Co. added its brand to the Iowa Cattlemen's Association.

Curran Cattle Co. of Chariton recently added its brand to the Brand Wall at the Iowa Cattlemen's Association.  The brand represents the family's cattle farm, and also shows their committment to ICA and cattle production in Iowa.  Mike Curran received the brand at the 2011 ICA Annual Convention held in Ottumwa, Feb. 25-26.

Since 1995, members of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association who have made a $1,000 donation to the organization have had their brand showcased at the ICA office in Ames.

Legislative Committee Visited Capitol March 15

The Lucas County Farm Bureau Legislative Committee consisting of Earl Comstock, Chairman Dan Harrison,  Dave Orwig, Carl DeJong, James Wright, Jim Secor, Richard Warren, Brian Beaty and Jack Hardie met at the Wallace Building at 502 E. 9th St., Des  Moines, on Wednesday, March 16, 2011.  They met with Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, had a legislative briefing and then had lunch with Senator Paul McKinley and Representative Richard Arnold.  In the afternoon, some of them visited the Capitol. 

Clayton Blue Celebratted 82nd Birthday

Clayton Blue celebrated his 82nd birthday on Friday, March 11.  His children and grandchildren hosted a card shower to honor him.  Birthday wishes may be sent to him at 1214 N. 7th St.  Room 74  Chariton, Iowa 50049.

Stufflebeem - Moody Engagement

Larry and Loretta Stufflebeem of Centerville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia, to Shane Moody, son of the late Julie and Jeff Moody and Cindy Masters-Moody of Chariton.

The couple are planning a May 21 wedding at the First United Methodist Church in Chariton.  They will reside in Polk City, Iowa.

Beta Sigma Phi Valentine Days Celebration

Lucas County Beta Sigma Phi recently celebrated Valentine days at Carpenter's hall with an evening dinner followed by Valentine Queen presentations from the six Beta Sigma Phi sororities in Lucas County.  The 2011 Lucas County Valentine Queens are pictured left to right:  Carie Masters, Iota Nu; Wendy Blue, Alpha Omicron; Nancy Bright, Alpha Pi Master; Felicia Beaty, Alpha Theta; Kelly Van Ryswyk, Zeta Lambda and Bev Bear, Xi Psi.

Stork News

Russell celebrates a new addition:  Tyler and Annie Davis Kint welcomed, Calvin James into their lives on February 12.  He weighed in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and is 20 inches long.  June and Buddy Davis are the proud grandparents.  Mary Nolte of Russell is the great-grandmother.

Chariton Valley Regional Housing Trust Fund

Stork News

Kenedi Sue Hansen was welcomed into this world by parents, Ben and Sarah Hansen of Moulton.  She was born on February 1 at Ottumwa.  She weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long.  Great grandparents are Bob and Alice Wilhite of Russell.

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Colby Lee Christensen was born to Cory and Amanda Christensen of Pleasantville on January 25, 2011 at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.  She weighed eight pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.  Her grandparents are Ron and Doris Christensen of Chariton.

Barb Kittle Celebrated Birthday

Thompson - Seaman Engaged

 

Tucker Thompson and Amy Seaman

are pleased to announce their engagement.

Tucker is the son of Ron and Robin 

Thompson of Russell and Amy is the 

daughter of Terry and Linda Seaman

of Windsor, Colorado.

Stork News

Ben and Sarah Hansen of Moulton, are the parents of a daughter, Kenedi Sue, born Feb. 1 at Ottumwa.  She weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long.  She is welcomed home by a brother, Hunter, and a sister, Deidra.

Grandparents are Cathy Burkland, Mike and Kathy Kinkade, all of Moulton and Ted Hansen of Florida.  Great grandparents are Geralda Wigg of Chariton and Bob and Alice Wilhite of Russell.

Cattlemen Banquet Held

Schreck Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Years and Years Ago

From The Chariton Herald Patriot, Jan. 6, 2011. 

10 years ago - David Rogers took over as superintendent of Russell Schools replacing the position from Bob McCurdy.

50 years ago - Douglas Dickinson and Dieter Homedale received their Eagle Scout badges during ceremonies held in Russell.  Governor Herschel Loveless was the guest speaker.  Their scoutmaster was Leonard Dickinson.

Stork News

     Cody Jaclynn McCullough was born December 30 at Lucas County Health Center to parents, Kurt and Toni McCullough of Chariton.  She weighed five pounds two ounces and was 18 inches long.
     She is welcomed home by Kelsey, Max, Bobbi Jo, Emmit and Mila.
     Grandparents are Gregg and Vickey Dale of Chariton and Kevin and Cindi McCullough of Russell.

Public Safety Center January 2011

Van Allen Math Night

Van Allen staff holds math night for students.  On Thursday, Jan. 6, the staff provided its students with a night filled with mathematics fun.  Teachers had stations for students and parents to work on fun math activities.  Every 15 minutes, prizes were handed out to students who were participating.  Everyone who attended had a great time working together and learning that math is everywhere in our world.

St. Lawrence Pastor of the Day at Iowa Senate

Farm Bureau News

 Members meet with McKinley and Arnold

The Lucas County Farm Bureau Legislative Committee consisting of Earl Comstock, chr. Jim Wright, Dave Orwig, Dick Warren, Dan Harrison and Carl DeJong, along with Regional Manager Tim Prunty, met with other Farm Bureau members at the Marion County Farm Bureau office in Knoxville Wednesday, Dec. 29 for a Pre-Session meeting.

The group met with Senator Paul McKinley and Representative Richard Arnold.  Issues covered included transportation, education, funding, DNR, along with a number of other issues.

Stork News

Jason and Gayla Posch of Gardner, Kansas announce the birth of a daughter, Jordyn Ava Posch, born Dec 1.  She weighed eight pounds two ounces and was 18 inches long.  
To welcome her home is a sister, Addie Grace.
Grandparents are Alice and Bob Posch of Springhill, Kansas and David and Shari DeBok of Russell.  Great grandparents are Floyd and Helen Coulson of Russell and Charles H. and Jo DeBok of Boone, Iowa.

50 years Ago - Dec 2010

Dec. 23rd - Army Pvt. Bernard L. Brawdy, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo C. Brawdy of Russell, participated with other personnel from the U.S. Army's Berlin Command in making Christmas happier for hundreds of orphaned youngsters in the West Berlin area.  Bernard was a 1951 graduate of Chariton High School.

Dec. 16th -  a sealed rail car containing thousands of letters and packages, bound for Calif,. and foreign ports west, burned at Russell.  The car was part of a C.B.&Q. mail train headed for San Francisco.  The cause of the fire was undetermined. 
Dec. 30th - Extensive remodeling was underway at the Russell Post Office.  Work included a new brick and glass front, new flooring, lighting, ceilings and a covered loading ramp.

Harry and Glendoris Tanner Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Dec. 24, 2010 Harry and Glendoris celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.  Their family honored them with a card shower.  Cards were sent to 515 W. Northumberland, Russell, Iowa 50238.