NIACC Board to hold a special meeting

Thursday the NIACC Board of Directors will hold a special meeting and will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Franklin County Career Center planned for the west side of Hampton. The NIACC board will then consider
Iowa Falls funeral director honored by his peers

Leonard Linn of Iowa Falls was recently honored for 40-years of dedication to funeral service by the Iowa Funeral Directors Association Convention. Linn was one of 10 funeral directors from around the state to receive recognition by
Crop growing season is ahead of normal in Iowa

The latest Iowa Crop Report from the USDA shows that as of Sunday, 95 percent of the expected corn crop had been planted. Corn emerged reached 76 percent, 6 days ahead of last year’s pace and 2
Froning, The Honorable Craig O. of Eldora – Funeral Service May 29th, 2025
Funeral service for 90-year-old The Honorable Craig O. Froning of Eldora will be Thursday, May 29th at 2pm at the Eldora Fire Department. Burial will be in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Owasa. Visitation will be Thursday
3 suspects at large in shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park that killed 2, injured 9

Authorities in Philadelphia are searching for the suspects in a mass shooting that left two people dead and nine injured in the city’s Fairmount Park. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel announced Tuesday that two adults, a man and
Edmonton Oilers take 3-1 series lead over Dallas Stars with 4-1 win in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars with a 4-1 win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final at Rogers Place on Tuesday. The Oilers lead the series 3-1. Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry each had
Local teams remain in contention after Day 1 of State Golf Tournament

Day 1 of the IHSAA State Golf Championships was completed Tuesday, marking the halfway point of competition. In the 2A tournament at Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo, Grundy Center is in second place at +21. Preston
Trump administration seeks to end all federal contracts with Harvard University

The Trump administration revealed on Tuesday they are urging all federal agencies to explore ways to terminate contracts with Harvard University, valued at roughly $100 million. This move represents the latest escalation in a prolonged conflict between
United defeat Bulldogs to advance to substate final

The #9 (2A) AP/DNH soccer team was crisp in all phases in Tuesday’s 7-1 home win over Hampton-Dumont-CAL in a 2A Substate 2 semifinal, as aired on 99 The Wave. The United had a hot start, with
Falcons, Wolverines meeting for third time in girls soccer Wednesday
Local girls soccer rivals will collide for the third time this season Wednesday when Aplington-Parkersburg visits #10 (1A) Dike-New Hartford for a Region 8 semifinal. It’ll air on 99 The Wave. The Falcons (9-6-2) began the playoffs