Posts With Keyword ‘winter’

Mild Winter Easy On Supplies, Public Works Director Says

Posted: Sunday, March 20th, 2011 at 6:25 am

Another winter is almost in the books, and Pella Public Works Director Denny Buyert says this one was a little less intense than the last few.

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Keywords: Denny Buyert, Pella Public Works, Potholes, road salt, streets, winter

Today is the First Day of Winter

Posted: Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 6:27 am

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Tuesday is the first official day of winter, but according to Iowa State Climatologist Harry Hillaker, it doesn’t mean that it will be any colder than we are used to.

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Keywords: december 21st, Harry Hillaker, winter

Several Risks Associated with Exercising Outdoors in the Cold

Posted: Friday, December 17th, 2010 at 6:24 am

With the cold temperatures and ice and snow covered sidewalks, it’s important to take the necessary precautions when exercising outdoors during the winter.

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Keywords: exercising, Knoxville Recreation Center, Trish Worrall, winter

New Buildings at North Overlook Beach

Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 at 6:25 am

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Even though winter is near and it’s cold outside now, swimmers and sunbathers have something to look forward to next summer.

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Keywords: junifer kruse, North Overlook Beach, winter

Winter Driving Tips

Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 6:27 am

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It’s time to be prepared for winter driving and while it’s necessary to drive safe, it’s equally important to be prepared in case an accident happens.

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Keywords: Driving, John Van Haaften, KNIA/KRLS, pella, winter

Winter is Near

Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 6:23 am

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Last weekend several communities in Northwestern Iowa received their first big snowfalls of the year.

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Keywords: maion county, winter

Local Businesses Benefit From Cold Weather

Posted: Thursday, November 4th, 2010 at 6:27 am

Cold weather may be frustrating to residents but some local business owners actually benefit from the winter months.

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Keywords: knoxville, pella, Retail, winter

Winter Expected to be Cold and Wet

Posted: Monday, October 25th, 2010 at 6:29 am

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Marion County has experienced some great weather recently, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to stick around much longer.

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Keywords: cold, State Climatologist Harry Hillaker, winter

Winter Flower Tips

Posted: Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 at 6:23 am

With colder weather right around the corner, it’s time start cleaning out our gardens and making sure that certain vegetables don’t freeze.

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Keywords: flowers, Sheryl Nunnikhoven, winter

Winter Flower Tips

Posted: Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at 6:23 am

With the weather getting colder, it is important to remember to take extra care of our plants to prevent them from dying.

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Keywords: flower tips, Sheryl Nunnikhoven, winter

First Freeze Could Come This Weekend

Posted: Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 6:29 am

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With the weather becoming cooler as September ends, it’s important to remember that the winter is right around the corner.

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Keywords: first freeze, frost, Harry Hillaker, winter

Another Round of Winter Weather Hits Marion County

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 6:29 am

An ice storm last week, followed by warmer temperatures and .33″ of rain on Saturday led to area flooding Sunday and potential for flooding today.

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Keywords: Bussey, Cedar Creek, Flooding, ice, Marion County, rain, Skunk River, Snow, winter

Winter Dryness is Hard on Skin

Posted: Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 6:27 am

Winter can be hard on us in many ways, but an often neglected winter ailment is dry skin.

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Keywords: Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Palmer, Dry Skin, Iowa Dermatology Incorporated, pella, winter

Winter Weather Impacts Marion County

Posted: Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 6:30 am

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Iowa Department of Transportation is not advising travel on most roadways northwest of Marion County including highways to Des Moines.

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Keywords: County, Marion, Weather, winter

Helping Hands Still Looking for Donations

Posted: Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 6:22 am

Winter has arrived, and the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Knoxville says cereal, bedding, and canned goods are in high demand.

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Keywords: hands, helping, holiday, winter

Police Chief Says Take it Slow

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:28 am

With the holidays and the mixture of rain, ice, and snow Knoxville Police Chief Dan Losada says important for residents to take their time getting to and from the holiday destination.

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Keywords: Driving, knoxville, Weather, winter