2025 Hardin County Fair Queen Candidates Announced

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The 2025 Hardin County Fair Queen Candidates are approaching coronation day. The fair officially begins Wednesday. The crowning ceremony is scheduled to take place as part of the opening day festivities. Candidates Include: Gracie Andrews Brylea Metzgar

Austin Strawhacker Named State Director of America’s SBDC Iowa

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America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa has announced the appointment of Austin Strawhacker as State Director. With over six years of experience at the Iowa SBDC, Strawhacker brings a proven track record of strategic leadership, operational excellence,

Tuesday, July 15

Baseball

2A Substate 3 Final

#9 (2A) Grundy Center – 2

Vs. Cascade – 7

(@ Vinton-Shellsburg)

North Iowa Fair begins Wednesday in Mason City

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“A Timeless Tradition” is the theme for this year’s North Iowa Fair in Mason City. Wednesday is “Community Appreciation Day” with the opening ceremony set for 3pm at the All Seasons Stage. The country group “Little Texas”

Aplington City Council meeting updated

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The minutes used for the Aplington City Council story were from the wrong date. Once the correct minutes are received, a new story will be posted. We apologize for any issues related to this article. Here is

Dumont Council reviews vicious animal ordinance

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The Dumont City Council last week decided to forward a proposed ordinance amendment to the city attorney for review concerning the definition of a vicious animal. Right now, the city ordinance will allow up to three different

Another measles case reported in Iowa

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of eastern Iowa and is notifying the public of potential exposure locations. The individual is fully vaccinated and has