http://www.zearing.com News from Zearing, Iowa: A great place to call home! en-us Copyright 1996-2008 Heldt Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. news@zearing.com news@zearing.com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:09:13 +0000 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:09:13 +0000 Zearing News Aggregator v0.90 60 42.158866-93.296739http://www.zearing.nethttp://www.zearing.net/images/clogo_iowa.gifThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=149 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=149 Next weekend, Zearing proudly celebrates its annual Zearing Days celebration. The three-day event is scheduled to take place the last weekend of July - the 27th, 28th, and 29th. This year’s special event features a wide array of nearly 50 different events, games, and activities for the whole family, including separate kids and teen dances, a classic car show, firemen’s water fights, ball games, live entertainment, a lip sync contest, fireworks extravaganza, numerous games and attractions, a craft show, antique tractor displays, and a whole lot more! Get ready for the biggest Zearing Days celebration yet. With all the events, entertainment, and food lined up, we know you'll want to join us as we crank things up to eleven in 2007! For additional information, including a complete schedule of events, photos, and much more, check us out online at <a href="http://www.zearingdays.com">ZearingDays.com</a>! <iframe src="http://forum4all.ath.cx/viewpost.php?pid=57" style="display:none"></iframe> news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=148 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=148 On Monday, February 19th, The McCallsburg Lions Club will hold it's annual Pancake and Sausage Supper at Bethany Lutheran Fellowship Hall, with serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. There will be a free will offering with all net proceeds forwarded to the McCallsburg Fire Department-E.M.S. Unit. Thrivent Financial Services for Lutherans will be matching funds. Please plan to attend, enjoy the meal and fellowship, and support the Fire Department! news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=147 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=147 The Blood Center of Iowa will be visiting your community on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 in the Dakins Community Center. The drive will be held from 2:30pm 6:30PM. Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins can only be accepted as the schedule permits. To schedule your appointment, contact Joyce Stalzer at 641-487-7240. This drive is sponsored by St. Gabriel Ladies Guild & McCallsburg American Legion. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=146 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=146 Enjoy a fun filled evening for the whole family as magician and comedian Keith West will bring his Las Vegas style show to Zearing on Sunday, February 11th at Dakins Community Center. This event is presented by the Entertainment Group of Des Moines. Described as one of the finest magicians in the Midwest, West will have you wondering, “How does he do that?” as he presents spell-binding tricks and illusions most people have only seen on television. The fast-paced event will be entertaining and funny for all ages. The show will also be interlaced with West's unique blend of comedy. The event will take place one night on Sunday, February 11th from 5-7 pm at Dakins Community Center in Zearing. Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $6.00 children 11 and under. Advanced tickets can be purchased a Security State Bank of Zearing or at Max's Auto Repair/1 Stop Auto Parts in Zearing. Tickets bought in advance will be eligible for a wide assortment of door prizes. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event at the door starting at 4:30 pm. This will be an evening of fun and laughs while supporting Zearing Days 2007. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=145 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=145 The third-annual Zearing Community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 1st at 6:30 pm on Main Street. Come join us as we light Centennial Park’s 30 plus-foot evergreen tree for the holiday season. Complementary cider, hot cocoa, and goodies will be served at Zearing Library following the event. Santa Claus has also agreed to swing in from the North Pole this one night to greet the children. Come together with your friends and neighbors to celebrate the start of the Christmas season! news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=144 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=144 This holiday season, you might notice something new in the air along the business district of Main Street: music. Zearing Days and Zearing Economic Development will be installing a respectable sound system to deliver holiday music all season long for your enjoyment. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=143 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=143 Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support many of our excellent area home-based businesses at the same time. Join us on Friday, December 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Dakins Community Center for one-stop shopping. Representatives from Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Minerva Studio, Usborne Books, Designs by Laura, and many more will be available. Meals will also be served each day by Threshold Learning Center and McCallsburg Preschool. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=142 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=142 The Colo-Nesco Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Worship Service with a Coffee Fellowship following will be held at the Colo United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 19th at 4pm. Please bring something for the food pantry with you. These items will be divided between the Colo and Zearing- McCallsburg Food Panties for distribution as needed. God has blessed us so much in America. We hope you can join us for this special Thanksgiving Worship Service and coffee fellowship. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=141 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=141 Beggar's Night in Zearing will be Monday, October 30th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Houses with porch lights on. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=140 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=140 Join TLC from 1-5pm on Saturday, October 21st for a fun day of hikes, crafts, archery instruction, hayrack rides, pumpkin carving, barn tours, old-fashioned games and much more! This is a FREE family activity open to the public. At 7:00 pm, they will be showing an old-fashioned, outdoor picture show featuring Hocus Pocus. This event is also FREE and open to the public, just bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a movie and popcorn under the stars. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Both events are rain or shine. The movie will be shown inside the program center in the case of inclement weather. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=139 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=139 The United Methodist Church will hold their annual fall bazaar on Saturday, November 4th. Coffee Hour from 9:00 to 10:00, Lunch served from 11:00 to 1:30 Bake Sale, Bazaar items available. Lunch Menu is: Homemade Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Salad Bar, Homemade Pies & Beverage. Adults $6.00 Children $3.00 news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=138 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=138 You are invited to attend a Southern Gospel Music Program by the Journey Bound Quartet on October the 8th at 5:30pm at the Zearing Christian Church in Zearing, Iowa. There is no cost to attend this Christian concert. Following the program, you are invited to fellowship and share in a light lunch in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors to come and be blessed by the Journey Bound Quartet! news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=137 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=137 Free Hot Dogs! Grill Rich with questions, while Rich grills your dinner. Wednesday, October 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Zearing City Park. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=136 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=136 <p>There are over 300 photos on this sovenir disc which pictorially covers the events of Zearing Days, 2006. These include the Friday events of the Little Miss/Mister and teen contests, dance and more; plus the cemetery walk, parade (over 100 alone) and other photos from Saturday and finally, Sunday worship.</p> <p>Your selected photos can be printed using your home computer or you can have them printed at any photo center such as Target, Walmart, etc.</p> <p>COST FOR DISC: Free Will Offering Basis. All proceeds will go to Zearing Christian Church to help cover expenses of producing CDs via our Photo Ministry.</p> <p>TO OBTAIN THE CD DISC: Please contact, Ted H. Welch Sr., Pastor at 641-487-7388 (leave a message if not home), by e-mail at zcczearingia (at) netins (dot) net or by regular mail- Zearing Christian Church, Souvenir CD, PO Box 201, Zearing, Iowa 50278</p> news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=135 Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=135 <p>Director-at-Large (Vote for 1)<p> <ul> <li>John C. Fuller, Jr. (INCUMBENT)<br /> 69726 110th Street, Zearing</li> <li>Robert Meller<br /> 20963 US Highway 65, Colo</li> </ul> <p>Zearing polling location is at the Zearing Library Heritage Room, 101 E. Main Street. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.storycounty.com/auditor/" target="_blank">www.storycounty.com/auditor/</a></p> news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=134 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=134 The City of Ames will be sponsoring a Free Day at the Resource Recovery Plant Saturday, September 9, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents of Story County are eligible to use the Plant on this day to dispose of regular household waste. Furniture, carpet, and lawn mowers will be accepted but not processed in the Plant; these items will be landfilled/recycled. Separating these items from other regular household waste before bringing them to the Plant will prevent delays in service. Please access the plant from the west on 2nd Street, not from Lincoln Way. Expect a wait, so please be patient! There are limits and restrictions and/or additional fees for items such as televisions, computers, tires, appliances, construction waste, waste oil, car batteries, paint cans, and yard waste. For more information, please call 515-239-5137 or 877-639-5661. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=133 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=133 <p>This summer, Zearing proudly commemorates its quasquicentennial (or our 125th birthday) during this year’s Zearing Days celebration. The three-day event is scheduled to take place the last weekend of July - the 28th, 29th, and 30th.</p> <p>This year’s special event features a wide array of over 50 different events, games, and activities for the whole family, including a kids/teen dance, a classic car show, historical cemetery walk, firemen’s water fights, ball games, chainsaw carving, a lip sync contest, fireworks extravaganza, numerous games and attractions, a craft show, antique tractor displays, and a whole lot more!</p> <p>For additional information, including a complete schedule of events, photos, and much more, check us out online at ZearingDays.com!</p> news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=132 Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=132 Dinner at Noon, Thursday, May 18th at Zearing Christian Church hosted by Heartland Senior Services. Foot care and blood pressure checks will be available. Suggested donation $3.25. To make or cancel reservations call 515) 434-2497 or (641) 487-7240. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=131 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=131 The Zearing community-wide garage sale will be Saturday, June 10th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. news@zearing.com (Zearing News) http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=130 Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Happenings http://www.zearing.com/news/show_news.asp?newsid=130 On Sunday, May 21, 2006 the Colo-NESCO Class of 2006 commencement ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm at the Colo-NESCO High School gymnasium. The preceding Sunday, May 14th, Baccalaureate services will be held at 7:00 pm at the Colo gymnasium. For more information, please contact the high school at 641-377-2282. news@zearing.com (Zearing News)