Monday, July 14
Softball
1A Region 2 Final
Riceville – 1
@ #2 (1A) Clarksville – 11 (4)
2A Region 8 Final
Central Springs – 2
@ #7 (2A) West Fork – 3 (8)
Butler County man sent to prison
A 32-year-old Allison man was sentenced last week to 5-years in prison on a charge of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a class “D” felony, in Butler County District Court. Terry L. Davies was originally charged with
Franklin Supervisors discuss a budget amendment
Today the Franklin County Board of Supervisors reviewed items to be placed in a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment. The amendment will include funding for the repairs to the courthouse roof, and to the statutes on top
Mayo, Junior, “Jody” Philip G. of Belmond – Public Funeral Service July 19th, 2025
Public funeral service for 61-year-old “Jody” Philip G. Mayo, Junior of Belmond will be Saturday, July 19th at 11am at the Belmond United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Public visitation will be Friday,
Iowa DOT accepting comments on draft State Rail Plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation is encouraging the public, railroads operating in Iowa, freight shippers, and other interested stakeholders to review and provide comments regarding the draft State Rail Plan. The Iowa DOT’s Modal Transportation and Systems
Trial for a former police officer continued
For the 4th time, the trial for a former Eagle Grove Police Officer has been continued in Wright County District Court. 28-year-old Colt Allan Richardson was charged earlier this year with dissemination and exhibition of obscene material
New docuseries about Jodi Huisentruit to air beginning Tuesday
A new docuseries titled “Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit” will air beginning Tuesday on Hulu. The three-part series will provide insights into the case, featuring over 20 new interviews with Huisentruit’s family, friends, and
Butler Supervisors to consider a funding agreement
The Butler County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will consider a DOT funding agreement for a bridge replacement project along 120th Street over Flood Creek. This would be northeast of Packard. The Butler supervisors may also go into
Ahlstrom, Nancy J. of Clarion – Memorial Service July 16th, 2025
Memorial service for 77-year-old Nancy J. Ahlstrom of Clarion will be Wednesday, July 16th at 7pm at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday
High speed chase leads to one death in Clear Lake
Sunday before 2am the Iowa State Patrol initiated a pursuit of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed within the city limits of Clear Lake. The vehicle, a 2015 Ford Focus, driven by 22-year-old Zachary