Nelson, Matilda of Hampton – Funeral Service May 12th, 2025
Funeral service for 96-year-old Matilda “Tillie” Nelsen of Hampton will be Monday, May 12th at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, May 11th
Bonjour, Lawrence D. of Dows – Funeral Service May 10th, 2025
Funeral service for 77-year-old Lawrence D. Bonjour of Dows will be Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Visitation will be Friday,
Tuesday, May 6
Girls Golf
Forest City – 207
@ Belmond-Klemme – 195
Clear Lake – 190
St. Edmond – 305
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 232
Dike-New Hartford – 214
Grundy Center – 199
@ Union – 223
Algona – 186
Webster City – 219
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 214
Boys Golf
Dike-New Hartford – 168
Grundy Center – 151
@ Union – 164
Algona – 155
Iowa Falls-Alden – 175
@ Webster City – 152
Boys Tennis
NICL Tournament @ Columbus Catholic – 8:00 a.m.
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Grundy Center)
1. Columbus Catholic – 40
2. Grundy Center – 34
3. Aplington-Parkersburg – 33
4. Union – 15
5. Oelwein – 13
Track & Field
Cougar Relays (boys) @ Sumner-Fredericksburg – 4:30 p.m.
(Grundy Center)
1. Grundy Center – 210
Iowa Falls man arrested in Franklin County sentenced

A 44-year-old Iowa Falls man originally charged with a controlled substance violation, as a class “B” felony, was recently sentenced on the charge of possession with the intent to deliver, a class “C” felony. Nicholas Koebrick was
Iowa Valley Community College District celebrating Board Appreciation Month

The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors is celebrating Board Appreciation Month during May. The district will formally recognize the board of directors at their regular monthly meeting on May 14 at 3:30 p.m. ahead
Preparations being made for next stage of Highway 65 work in Mason City

Crews are preparing for the next stage of construction on Highway 65/Federal Avenue in Mason City. Highway 65/Federal Avenue will be closed between 6th Street and 15th Street as the road construction moves south. Beginning May 12th,
Gardner, Bryan L. of Clarion – No Service to be held
No service for 68-year-old Bryan L. Gardner of Clarion will be held. Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion is assisting the family. Bryan L. Gardner passed away Sunday, May 4th at Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove.
Cerro Gordo Supervisors approve a new collective bargaining agreement

The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors Monday approved an agreement with Teamsters Local Union 238. The agreement is for union members in the sheriff’s department, and will run from July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2028.
Hardin Supervisors to meet later than normal Wednesday

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors Wednesday will consider approval of the Iowa Homeowner Assistance Fund Provider Participation Agreement. The Hardin supervisors will also consider approval for the auditor’s office to send out a bid request for
Cornwell, Larry Allen of Bristow – No Service to be held
No service for 83-year-old Larry Allen Cornwell of Bristow will be held. Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton is caring for the family. Larry Allen Cornwell passed away Sunday, May 4th at his home in Bristow.