Farmington NewsLocal news for Farmington, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Minerville reaches crossing- March 28, 2008 "They (volunteers) put so much time and effort in helping to run the trains. I thought it would be nice if they could come here at least once a year and play trains. And of course the public really enjoyed it." Thirteen years after its opening, Minerville and its railroad company, The Fort Madison, Farmington & Western Railroad Inc., will be sold at a public auction June 16 and 17. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/city/farmington-ia/2008/03/minerville-reaches-crossing?fromrss=1 Harmony teacher placed on leave- March 9, 2008 Superintendent declines to say why. By DARCIE HOENIG dhoenigthehawkeye.com FARMINGTON -- Harmony High School history and physical education instructor Dennis Benson has been placed on administrative leave. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/city/farmington-ia/2008/03/harmony-teacher-placed-on-leave?fromrss=1 Mucky roads menace Iowa- March 7, 2008 "Heavy traffic will destroy some of these roads in pretty short order" The expression 'You can't get there from here' has taken on new meaning this winter for people living along Iowa's gravel roads. via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/farmington-ia/2008/03/mucky-roads-menace-iowa?fromrss=1 |