EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Iowa 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Iowa Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Clarinda A's Fireworks Display, Clarinda, IA - July 3, 2009
Crestonians 4th of July...

An Invitation to our Arthur Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Arthur, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Staying Out of Court

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Arthur area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

Weekend Activities in and around Arthur

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Arthur organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Arthur is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Arthur area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Arthur Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Arthur! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Arthur area and around the...

Man dead in shooting in Waterloo

Larchwood, IA officials 'betting' on casino completion despite SD bill

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Arthur

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Arthur,...

Don’t let dining out in the Arthur area do you in!

Going out to eat in Arthur and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Arthur Iowa Information: Arthur, Iowa is part of IDA County. Population for Arthur from the last gathering is 245. You can view Arthur venues that host many Arthur IA events every year. You can also research Arthur Iowa homes for sale by visiting our Arthur Iowa real estate guide. Arthur Iowa has a latitude of 42.3358 and a longitude of -95.3458. Zip codes in Arthur, IA include 51431 ... more Arthur zips.