Revitalize Dumont The Latest on the School Building Project
The Revitalize Dumont Committee hosted free tours of the Dumont school building during Sandbaggin Day on Saturday, June 21. The committee also hosted a 5K run/walk, a bake sale and sold Dumont Wildcat t-shirts and sweatshirts to
Summer nutrition programs across Iowa provide free healthy food options during summer break
The Iowa Department of Education has announced more than 540 sites across Iowa are serving free, nutritious meals to children through the Seamless Summer Option and Summer Food Service Programs. These federally funded programs, which first began
Deadline Approaching for 2025 Iowan of the Day Nominations
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products will accept nominations for the 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowan of the Day Award until July 1. This award recognizes outstanding individuals from across Iowa who
Tuesday, June 24
Baseball
AGWSR
@ Oelwein – cancelled
Northwood-Kensett – 14
@ Belmond-Klemme – 5
Central Springs
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – cancelled
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 8
@ Dike-New Hartford – 4
Hudson – 4
@ #8 (2A) Grundy Center – 15 (5)
West Fork – 5
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 7
North Butler – 4
@ South Hardin – 5 (10)
Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 6
@ South Hardin – 4
Softball
AGWSR – 2
@ Oelwein – 10 (5)
Northwood-Kensett – 5
@ Belmond-Klemme – 11
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 8
@ Dike-New Hartford – 3
Hudson – 3
@ Grundy Center – 4
#8 (2A) West Fork – 11 (5)
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 0
#7 (1A) St. Edmond – 10 (5)
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 1
Northwood-Kensett
@ North Butler – postponed to 7-2-25
B-K School Board receives a report from the superintendent
This past Thursday the Belmond-Klemme School Board accepted 1-thousand dollars from the Knights of Columbus to help pay for the negative lunch accounts. The B-K board heard a report from Superintendent Jenn Peter, who told the board
Latimer City Council receives an update on RAGBRAI preps
Last week, the Latimer City Council received information from the city’s RAGBRAI committee that plans are coming along. The city will be getting a lease with Clay Miller to lease the empty lot around the auction house
Aplington City Council met last week
The Aplington City Council last week discussed with Police Chief Matt Lind fines for nuisances. Lind said he would reach out to the city attorney for further guidance. The item was tabled to next month by the
Heavy rain threat continues this week in Iowa
More thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are in the forecast for the next couple of days. Remember, flash flooding can escalate quickly. Heavy rain can lead to sudden flash floods, whether you are on the road or at
Fox, Gloria Jean of Nora Springs – Graveside Service June 26th, 2025
Graveside service for 74-year-old Gloria Jean Fox of Nora Springs, formerly of Dumont, will be Thursday, June 26th at 11am at the Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton. Schott Funeral Homes assisting the family. Gloria Jean Fox passed
Israel says Iran violated cease-fire, orders new attacks
Just hours after a cease-fire between Israel and Iran went into effect, Israel ordered fresh attacks on Tehran, stating that Israeli military detected missiles launched from the Islamic regime. Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense