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...

Ankeny's Green Festival spotlight is on art, services

An Invitation to our Elkhart Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Elkhart, 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...

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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Hunt Easter candy on Saturday in Elkhart

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Elkhart 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 Elkhart

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...

Grass fires plaugue outlying areas of Polk, Warren counties

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

If your nonprofit group in Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart! 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 Elkhart area and around the...

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 Elkhart

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 Elkhart,...

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

Going out to eat in Elkhart 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,...

Elkhart Iowa Information: Elkhart, Iowa is part of POLK County. Population for Elkhart from the last gathering is 362. You can view Elkhart venues that host many Elkhart IA events every year. You can also research Elkhart Iowa homes for sale by visiting our Elkhart Iowa real estate guide. Elkhart Iowa has a latitude of 41.7885 and a longitude of -93.5164. Zip codes in Elkhart, IA include 50073 ... more Elkhart zips.