Mehmen, Roland D. of Parkersburg – Funeral Service July 2nd, 2025
Funeral service for 91-year-old Roland “Smiley” D. Mehmen of Parkersburg will be Wednesday, July 2nd at 10:30am at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be
LifeServe Blood Center hosting “Battle of the Badges” this week

Officials with LifeServe Blood Center say this week will be their Battle of the Badges promotion, where you will honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS members by donating blood in their
Iowa DNR needs help to document wild turkeys

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources needs your help to document wild turkey production this summer. Residents are asked to keep an eye out for wild turkeys as you travel around Iowa, work outside, or enjoy the
June was a wet month in Hampton

7-point-73 inches of rain fell this month at the RadioOnTheGo studios in Hampton. The rain fell on 17 out of the 30 days. The highest temperature this month was 94, the lowest temperature was 49. The average
Law change doesn’t impact number of fireworks licenses

The law change that allows you to shoot off fireworks anywhere in the state on July 3rd and 4th hasn’t led to a big jump in the number of retail fireworks locations. Numbers from the Iowa Department
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announces he will not run for reelection

One day after he drew criticism from President Trump for opposing the party’s sweeping domestic policy package, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced Sunday that he would not run for re-election. The decision opens up seat in battleground
Israeli military orders more evacuations as Pres. Trump calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate from parts of northern Gaza ahead of increased military action, with President Trump urging for the two sides to agree to a ceasefire deal that would potentially halt the fighting in
Bulldogs heading to Webster City Monday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL summer sports teams will play at Webster City Monday in North Central Conference action. The baseball team will play a doubleheader, the second of which will be the conference finale. Separated by one game, the
North Butler and West Fork Softball Went 2-0 at G-H-V Classic on Saturday
The North Butler and #8 (2A) West Fork softball teams both went undefeated at the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura tournament on Saturday. North Butler won 9-2 over G-H-V and 6-2 over Denver. West Fork won 5-1 over #8 (1A) Newman
LeBron James exercises $52.6 million option with Lakers for 2025-26 season

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Sunday that LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul told ESPN: “LeBron wants to compete for a