http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:02:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Adams County Fair was rockin' last night as first Sara Davison and then Collin Raye took the stage to a packed crowd.  Singing many of his number 1 hits and a few new songs, Collin Raye's music filled the air along with hand clapping, foot stomping and the general ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/07/15/no-1-hit-at-adams-county-fair-collin-raye/ That's right - for all you E-85 users, you can now find E-85 in Corning at the FSC Mart.  With gasoline prices stuck in the upper range of the “pain at the pump” scale, many owners of flex fuel vehicles in the Hawkeye State have turned to a less expensive ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/07/14/e-85-pours-into-adams-county/ We offer congratulations to the Johnny Carson Birthplace Society on their award of an HRDP Grant from the Iowa State Historical Society to hire an architect to assist in the renovation of the Birthplace.  They are open this summer for tours. You can check them out at their website at www.johnnycarsonbirthplace.org.  http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/07/14/congratulations-to-johnny-carson-birthplace-society/ It's been a great day already in Corning and it's barely nine o'clock.  Was up ear ly to help out at the Chamber Flight Breakfast.  What gorgeous weather for the 4th of July!  They serve breakfast from 6-10 a.m. and already had a crowd of both fly-ins and drive-ins.  We had ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/07/04/flight-breakfast/ Perhaps you were unable to share in the festivities and congratulate Don last Friday night.  "Over the alst few weeks, many of Coach K's players have been contacted and several have sent memories and congratulatory messages.  I'd like to share a few excerpts from these with you now . . . ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/06/30/don-kenworthy-honored/ We're looking forward to the 4th of July celebration.  Sure hope the weather cooperates!  We could all use a break from the rain.  There are two choices for breakfast that day.  You can breakfast at the Beach from 8 - 11:00 a.m. or attnd the Annual Flight Breakfast at the ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/06/27/fun-on-the-4th-of-july/ Many of you saw a lot of the flood pictures over the last weeks.  The water's gone down.  People are pulling together to get things cleaned up.  And even the races were held this past Saturday night.  Please be patient with some of our businesses as they get back up ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/06/16/testing-the-new-technology/ Fish are biting, cabins are going up, and perhaps finally the weather is cooperating.  It's a great time to be out at Lake Icaria.  Plans are also underway for another great 4th of July celebration at the Lake.  Still need a few more dollars to help pay for the fireworks, ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/05/16/hooked-on-lake-icaria/ I had my first "electric burrito" yesterday.  Tested the waters on their first day of business.  It was fantastic.  Really enjoyed the flavors, especially the "salsa of the day".  Desserts sounded good, too, but didn't go there.  Congratulations J. http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/05/16/electric-burrito-open-for-business/ I was invited to the Icarian Village on Saturday for an update.  The refectory (dining hall) really looks great with its new windows and paint.  While I was there, they were tearing up the flooring in the east room downstairs having already completed the same task in all the upstairs ... http://www.adamscountyiowa.com/blog/2008/05/06/floor-show-at-icaria/