AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Alton Iowa. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/alton-ia 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/alton-ia https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:34:59 -0600 Schedule Changes I have just a few updates for you!  First, I will be out of the office from January 20-February 9. I am thrilled to be headed https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-southeast-district-newsletter-january-6-2023-31514382-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-southeast-district-newsletter-january-6-2023-31514382-des-moines-ia.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 How to properly dispose of Christmas trees If there are more pine needles on the floor than on the tree, it might be time to think about disposing https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-econewswire-january-5-2023-31514398-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-econewswire-january-5-2023-31514398-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 2023 Inaugural Open House at Terrace Hill Terrace Hill will host an open house as part of Governor Reynolds’ 2023 Inaugural activities on https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-terrace-hill-newsletter-january-2023-31514400-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-terrace-hill-newsletter-january-2023-31514400-des-moines-ia.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for the first NE Open Forum of 2023. These are informal gatherings in Zoom, casual conversations where we talk about whatever issues https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-north-east-district-newsletter-january-5-2023-31514350-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-north-east-district-newsletter-january-5-2023-31514350-des-moines-ia.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Grinnell, IA – On December 29th, 2022,1:40 a.m., Grinnell Police responded to 1016 Pearl Street on a report of shots fired. Investigation https://www.americantowns.com/news/dci-assists-grinnell-pd-with-shooting-investigation-31514403-grinnell-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dci-assists-grinnell-pd-with-shooting-investigation-31514403-grinnell-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 AMES, IA – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in the Materials Conference https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-transportation-commission-to-meet-on-january-11-2023-31514343-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-transportation-commission-to-meet-on-january-11-2023-31514343-ames-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DES MOINES — Brenna Bird was formally sworn-in as Iowa Attorney General on Jan 5th, at the Iowa State Capitol. Bird was elected on November 8, https://www.americantowns.com/news/brenna-bird-formally-swornin-as-iowa-attorney-general-31514404-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brenna-bird-formally-swornin-as-iowa-attorney-general-31514404-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting to discuss the planning study on Iowa 150. https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-150-planning-study-to-be-discussed-online-31515026-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-150-planning-study-to-be-discussed-online-31515026-ames-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Mount Ayr, Iowa - The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are issuing an Endangered Person https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-public-safety-news-endangered-person-advisory-31515027-mount-ayr-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-public-safety-news-endangered-person-advisory-31515027-mount-ayr-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Announcing the Full ILOC 2023 Schedule Thursday, January 26, 2023 ILOC 2023 will run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with breaks for lunch and dinner. https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-continuing-education-newsletter-january-5-2023-31514992-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-continuing-education-newsletter-january-5-2023-31514992-des-moines-ia.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 A Vision for Iowa's Future The Healthy Iowans Partnership is excited to share the 2023-2027 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). Serving as a https://www.americantowns.com/news/now-available-iowas-20232027-state-health-improvement-plan-is-officially-live-31515037-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/now-available-iowas-20232027-state-health-improvement-plan-is-officially-live-31515037-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Meeting Notice Iowa 911 Communication Council January 12, 2023 9:00 - 10:15 AM Dallas County Human Services Campus 25747 N Ave Adel, IA 50003 https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-911-communication-council-meeting-notice-for-january-12-2023-31515040-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-911-communication-council-meeting-notice-for-january-12-2023-31515040-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Grassley To Kick Off Annual 99-County Meetings WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa) will begin holding meetings with Iowans in https://www.americantowns.com/news/grassley-to-kick-off-annual-99county-meetings-31515361-radcliffe-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grassley-to-kick-off-annual-99county-meetings-31515361-radcliffe-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Survivors' Bill Of Rights In The States Act Becomes Law WASHINGTON – Legislation expanding rights for survivors of crimes of sexual https://www.americantowns.com/news/survivors-bill-of-rights-in-the-states-act-becomes-law-31515371-agency-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/survivors-bill-of-rights-in-the-states-act-becomes-law-31515371-agency-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Q and A: 118th Congress Q: What are your committee assignments in the 118 th Congress? A: On Jan. 3, I was honored to take the https://www.americantowns.com/news/q-and-a-118th-congress-31515364-adair-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/q-and-a-118th-congress-31515364-adair-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600