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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Taylor County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 26stories have been published about Taylor County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Taylor County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 26stories have been published about Taylor County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Bedford · Bedford

Shelly Marshall thankful for granddaughter and ambulance in saving her life

Shelly Marshall and granddaughter Raylee Dalton with the teddy bear she was given by the Lifeflight crew. Shelly Marshall credits the bravery and quick thinking of her 6-year-old granddaughter and quick response by ambulance personnel for being alive today. About a month ago, Shelly was babysitting her granddaughter, Raylee. She remembers fixing her lunch at 12:38 and doesn’t remember anything after that until ambulance personnel were loading he…Read Article

Bedford · Bedford

Clearfield Lions Announce Freedom Rolls On Parade Results

The Clearfield Lions Club proudly hosted its annual 4th of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025. With this year’s theme, “Freedom Rolls On,” the streets of Clearfield came alive with patriotic pride, creativity, and community spirit. Serving as Parade Marshal, in a Jeep Rubicon provided by Stalker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, was long-time community member Randall Nickle. Born just outside Clearfield in 1944 and a 1962 graduate of Clearfield High Sch…Read Article

Bedford · Bedford

Lenox Tiger Summer Sports

Lenox Tiger Softball By Tyler Peterson The Lenox Tiger softball team went 3-1 this past week to close regular season play. The three wins came over Lamoni, #13 in 2A Clarinda, and Corner Conference Champion #15 rated Griswold- The sole loss of the week came in a one run loss to Mt. Ayr. Monday the 30th the Tigers welcomed Lamoni to town in non-conference play. Lenox scored three runs in the first inning, one in the second, two in the third, one …Read Article

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Bedford shuts out East Mills for Corner tournament title

Fremont-Mills’ Rowen Howe struck out a season-high 12 and scattered five hits to pick up the win for the Knights in the Corner Conference Baseball Tournament semifnals over Griswold. Bedford picked up its second straight shutout victory and its first Corner Conference Baseball Tournament title with a 10-0 win over East Mills Friday in Sidney.Bedford · BedfordRead Article

The Taylor County Cattlemen’s Association

The Taylor County Cattlemen’s Association sponsored a two bay, one baby seat swing set at Sands Timber Lake. The Taylor County Conservation finished installing the swing set at Sands Timber Lake, adding to the playground that is already present.From right to left: Cattlemen member Cole Bonde, Conservation staff Broady Andresen, Ian Carlson, Dale Bucher, Zoie Lecy, and Cattlemen member Heather Hayes.Bedford · BedfordRead Article

Supervisors field complaints about recent arbitration

Taylor County Supervisors met on June 19 and fielded complaints from the public about contract renewal for Iowa Negotiation and Consulting Services. Taylor County Deputy Daniel Wyckoff spoke against the county supervisors renewing Jack Reed’s contract for the consulting service. “I would like to give some input why you should not renew that. A number of reasons have come up. Integrity is one of the biggest thing a person can show and I think he …Bedford · BedfordRead Article

Mike and Becky Smith stand in front of the bar area at The Blind Tiger.

Mike and Becky Smith stand in front of the bar area at The Blind Tiger. The Blind Tiger officially opened last Thursday and offers a sense of mystery and nostalgia. The signature drinks celebrate the past and Mike’s specialty smoked meats will leave you wanting more. Mike and Becky Smith, owners, have spent the last three years remodeling two side-by-side buildings on the east side of Lenox Main Street. The project quickly became much more than …Bedford · BedfordRead Article

Gusty winds reported as strong storms push through western IA early Friday morning (6/20)

(National Weather Service) – Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for some counties in western Iowa early today (Friday). The storms brought mainly strong wind and some brief, heavy rain. The National Weather Service in Omaha reported the following gusts of wind were observed at some person weather stations (PWS): 3:04-a.m., Bedford (Taylor County), 57 mph gust at a PWS. 2-a.m., 7-miles NE of Emerson (Montgomery County), a thunderstorm wind …National Weather Service · BedfordRead Article

LMU donates to pool project; hires employee

Lenox Municipal Utilities board of trustees made a donation to the pool project and hired a new employee at their June 12 meeting. The board talked about the pool project to renovate the baby pool at the Lenox Swimming Pool. They approved to donate $10,000 and would be willing to donate more if the fund comes up short. Harley Crill was hired for a full time position. Interviews were held May 12. He is a graduate of DMACC’s electrical lineman pro…Bedford · BedfordRead Article

Lenox School Board approved new hires, resignations, explored sharing options

Lenox School Board approved bids for the next school year, held the second reading of policy concerning cell phones, approved new hires and resignations, and talked about sharing opportunities with neighboring school districts at their June 11 meeting. The board reviewed bids for vehicle repair, gasoline, diesel, tires, bread, and milk for the upcoming school year. Petersen Tire was awarded the bid for tires; County Line Repair and Sweeney Repai…Mobile Phones · BedfordRead Article

Lenox City Council will move forward on easement

The Lenox City Council gave the okay to move forward with an easement agreement and talked about chickens inside the city limits at their June 9 meeting. Landon Maynes was present at the meeting. He had visited with the council at recent council meetings asking for an easement or to purchase land near the golf course to build a driveway to a new home that is planned in the future. Maynes had the area surveyed and the council reviewed the areas i…Bedford · BedfordRead Article

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