Railroad tracks repaired in Hampton along Highway 3
An oversized load damaged part of the railroad track going through Highway 3 by the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hampton Tuesday about 5:30pm. The Union Pacific Railroad Company worked on the crossing and the track, and Highway
Business meeting to be held by the Aplington Council
The Aplington City Council today will discuss open meetings/open records training requirements. The Aplington council will also be asked to set a date to discuss a property development. The Aplington City Council meets today at 6pm at
Latimer City Council to meet today
Today the Latimer City Council will consider an ordinance amendment concerning utility rate increases. The Latimer council will also receive reports including from the RAGBRAI Committee. The Latimer City Council meets today at 6:30pm at city hall.
Groundbreaking held for new NIACC Career Center in Franklin County
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the new NIACC Franklin County Career Center, which will be constructed along Olive Avenue next to the Hampton Municipal Airport. A 3-million dollar grant from the Federal Economic Development
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President, congressional leaders in Washington
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, after the two leaders discussed that issue and the strikes on Iran the previous day. Netanyahu, who also visited
TSA to no longer require passengers to remove shoes during airport security screenings
The Transportation Safety Administration (“TSA”) will not be requiring that passengers take off their shoes anymore while they go through security checkpoints at select airports. NBC News shared that a press release received Monday states the TSA
DNH comes alive late to top AP in baseball district semifinal
The Dike-New Hartford baseball team surged late and defeated Aplington-Parkersburg 3-2 in Tuesday’s 2A District 12 semifinal in Anamosa, as aired on 99 The Wave. AP started hot by taking advantage of two first inning errors by
West Fork Baseball Advances and Softball Opens Playoffs Wednesday
The West Fork baseball team, with a late inning rally, won 11-8 over St. Edmond in Class 1A District 4 semifinal on Tuesday to advance to their second district final in a row. St.Edmond led 4-0 in
Caitlin Clark expected to return for Fever’s game vs. Valkyries on Wednesday
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the court on Wednesday, July 9 vs. the Golden State Valkyries, after missing the last five contests with a groin injury. Clark’s most recent absence came after
AGWSR Baseball Falls in 1A District Semifinal on Tuesday
The AGWSR baseball team fell behind early and were denied from recovering in a 10-0 loss in five innings at Wapsie Valley in Class 1A District 4 semifinal on Tuesday, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. After a