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A bed of volunteers for the Railroad Park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 4, 2014

MORE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF STORY

The Ada Historic Depot Railroad Park had a few extra hands providing TLC in late May.

The park is cared for by a combination of volunteer and Village work, though the early growing months usually require more work to get the beds cleaned out, the perennials tended and thinned, and mulch spread in each of the flower beds.

Once again this year, the park received extra help from the Ada Elementary 6th graders and six Ada graduating seniors.

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Here's May's weather summary

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 2, 2014

Here’s the May weather summary provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The high temperature of the month was 88 degrees on May 27. The low was 38 on May 6. May’s average temperature was 62 degrees. The normal May temperature is 60.5 degrees. May’s rainfall was 2.66 inches. The normal May rainfall is 4.01 inches.

The attachment at the bottom of this story reveals the daily temperatures during the month.

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Wednesday's rain was everything from a flash flood to sprinkles

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 30, 2014

Wednesday's thundershowers were an odd mix of serious flooding on one property and mere sprinkles on another. The Icon has heard reports of rain of .25 inches all the way to over 4 inches.

Perhaps the heaviest hit area was between Lincoln Highway and State Route 81 north of Ada.

Here are views of the rain taken by Steve Stratton from his residence on Pevee Road. The views include a field behind his residence - no it's not Riley Creek or any stream.

MORE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

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Buy Local First Hardin County Summer Contest in the works

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance will be hosting a Buy Local First Hardin County Summer Contest from June 14 to August 14. We are currently seeking businesses to partner with on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this summer.

Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses would need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a gift certificate from your business.  Gift certificates must be a minimum of $20.

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I'll have my with catsup, mustard and onions, please

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 27, 2014

It's all about supporting a good cause.

On May 23, employees of Liberty National Bank provided hot dogs, chips, cookies and water outside the Ada office. During this time, they were also accepting donations to Hardin County Relay For Life. They collected $240 in donations.

"Liberty National Bank would like to thank the community for their support in helping find a cure for cancer," said Heather Cox of the bank.

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UFOs, Bigfoot, crocheting and the Ada Public Library? You bet

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 23, 2014

Q: What do UFOs, Bigfoot, crocheting and the Ada Public Library have in common?

A: The first three items on the list are program topics this summer at the library. That's only for starters. The library offers a huge selections of activities to keep residents of any age busy this summer.

Monthly calendars are in attachments at the bottom of this story.

Here's the June and July schedule:

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