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La Luz Centro Cultural’s mission to revamp the former Hampton Heating building into a safe haven for those who utilize its services received a major boost towards its goal.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority last Thursday, through the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce/Main Street, awarded La Luz a $50,800 Challenge Grant for La Luz’s revitalization project on the building.

Brian Butt this month has seen first hand the strength of rural communities when a neighbor is in need.

Brian’s brother, Jerry, who is a farmer in rural Dows, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive, fast-growing terminal brain tumor, on Sept. 17. The diagnosis came after the discovery of a tumor on the left side of Jerry’s brain on Sept. 9 and six hours of surgery on Sept. 15 to remove the tumor.

Jerry, 54, is currently at Brio of Johnston, in Johnston, Iowa, undergoing physical, occupational and speech therapy and will begin chemotherapy and radiation soon.

Recess at CAL is now a little more fun – and safer – for students.

The school recently celebrated the installation of new equipment and pea gravel on the playground, which replaced the wooden equipment and wood chips, respectively.

Rotting railroad ties surrounding the playground were also replaced with a brick retaining wall.

The new equipment includes a merry-go-round, a climbing feature and outdoor musical instruments.

The stage at the Windsor Theater has been home to live performances and events of all shapes and sizes in its 100-plus year history but this week, it proves old dogs can learn new tricks.

On Thursday, for the first time ever, the Windsor Theatre will serve as the location for jury selection for the District 2 Judicial Court.