Whipple, Ronald of Hampton – Funeral Service July 8th, 2025
Funeral service for 78-year-old Ronald Whipple of Hampton will be Tuesday, July 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 7th from
Thursday, July 3
Baseball
Aplington-Parkersburg – 4
@ Alburnett – 7 (5 – lightning)
North Butler – 7
@ Belmond-Klemme – 4
Clarksville – 1
@ #6 (1A) Saint Ansgar – 11 (5)
#10 (1A) Newman Catholic – 2
@ Dike-New Hartford – 1
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 0
@ Boone – 10 (6)
Softball
#2 (1A) Clarksville – 9
@ AGWSR – 4
Aplington-Parkersburg
@ Hudson – forfeit due to AP shorthandedness
Completion of suspended game
Algona – 14 (4)
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 0
#13 (2A) Jesup – 16 (4)
@ Dike-New Hartford – 4
Grundy Center – 5
@ West Marshall – 3
Iowa Falls-Alden – 10
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 6
Completion of suspended game
#8 (2A) West Fork – 11 (5)
@ Garner Hayfield Ventura – 1
Be mindful of others when using fireworks
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Swimming safety a must especially during the holiday weekend
Here are some safety reminders from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources concerning swimming, especially at state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers. Swim with a buddy, avoid swimming or wading in rivers, always wear a life jacket,
Eldora man arrested on sex abuse charges
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Historic artifact donated to the Surf Ballroom
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Over half of Iowa is now drought free
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Clarion City Council met Tuesday
Tuesday, the Clarion City Council adopted the plans and specifications for a Slip Lining project, and then awarded a contract for the work. The Clarion council approved public safety, public works, and full-time employee wages, and approved
Iowa DOT provides update on Highway 65 work in Mason City
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Wallace, Martha of Hampton – Memorial Service July 18th, 2025
Memorial service for 82-year-old Martha Wallace of Hampton will be July 18th at 2pm at the Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be July 18th from 1-2pm at the