Business meeting recently held by the H-D School Board
The Hampton-Dumont School Board recently toured the high school construction project to see the progress on the work. The H-D board approved the Master Contract for 2025-26, and tabled any action on the Storm Protection Fund Resolution.
Special meeting held by the CGD School Board today
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board held a special meeting today in Clarion. The CGD board approved the recommendation from the superintendent to accept the resignation from high school science teacher and head girls track coach Monty Harker, effective
New grant awards announced from the state for healthcare employers
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Wednesday announced new grant awards for healthcare employers that are designed to help boost the industry’s workforce across the state, especially in high-demand jobs. The Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant will support the workforce
Drought conditions not improving in Iowa
The U-S Drought Monitor is produced through a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, the U-S-D-A, and NOAA. The latest report for Iowa through Tuesday morning shows the drought
Bello-Calles, Jonatan of Ankeny – Funeral Service May 31st, 2025 updated!
Funeral service for 35-year-old Jonatan Bello-Calles of Ankeny, formerly of Hampton, will be Saturday, May 31st at 10am at the Hampton Gospel Hall. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 30th from
Town hall meeting with Joni Ernst in Butler County Friday
Iowa U-S Senator Joni Ernst will be holding a town hall meeting Friday at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. The meeting is open to the public. The town hall meeting with Senator Joni Ernst is Friday beginning at 7:30am
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win the Western Conference finals in five games and advance to the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City will make their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Spartans take second, Falcons third, Warhawks seventh at State Boys Golf
The IHSAA Golf state tournaments concluded Wednesday, and the NICL’s talent was on full display at the 2A tournament at Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo. Columbus Catholic was the team champion with 600 strokes, Grundy Center
IGHSAU Golf Championships beginning Thursday
The IGHSAU Golf State Championships will begin Thursday with the first 18 of 36 holes. Grundy Center will compete as a team in the 2A tournament at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone. The Spartans placed second
Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitch
Ford Motor Company is issuing a recall for nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a malfunction involving rearview cameras, which could pose an increased risk of accidents. Ford noted that no injuries linked to