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Rains damage businesses, homes, roads
Last week Iowa Park and surrounding firefighters were worried about wildfires threatening property, livestock and lives. Monday night they were faced with a flash flood that not only threatened, but in many cases destroyed or heavily damaged people’s property and homes and displaced them as well as livestock and other animals ... FULL STORY

New school year starts Monday
The ringing of the school bells Monday morning will signal the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year ... FULL STORY

Long-time civic leader seriously injured
An accident last Wednesday evening resulted in Sam Hunter, a 85 year-old long time resident and community leader, losing the lower part of both of his legs ... FULL STORY

Eight FFA members earn degrees
Eight IPHS FFA members received their Lone Star FFA Degree at the recent state convention in Lubbock, according to the group’s sponsor, Wendy Meadows ... FULL STORY

City council to hold public hearing
A public hearing to consider a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the certified tax rolls is scheduled during the city council meeting to be held Monday night. The council will also schedule a date and time of the public meeting to adopt the tax rate... FULL STORY