Small yard? Consider spa instead of pool 
Everyone in our neighborhood is building a pool. We would like to, but with our odd-shaped lot, property easements and restrictions, that’s not possible. We want to make our backyard something special. What would you recommend?

Columbus schools have plan to meet proficiency goals 
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa Despite meeting district goals for increasing overall student proficiency in reading and math, the Columbus School District failed to meet its student proficiency goals for science and one math subgroup, according to the districts 2004-05 annual progress report, which was approved by the board Monday.

First Dunes Home Start Beats DEP’s Deadline By Weeks - 8-30-2006 
By CHRISTINE COTE AVALON - Although work at 5299 Dune Drive seems to be on hold, members of Save Avalon Dunes (S.A.D.) now know why construction began in March.