2025 Hardin County Fair Queen Candidates Announced

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
Grundy Center School Board holding special and regular meeting Wednesday
The Grundy Center School Board will meet twice Wednesday at the Administration Building. In a special meeting at 5:00, they’ll appoint Austin Appel to the board to fill a vacancy. In the regular meeting, they’ll consider technology
Austin Strawhacker Named State Director of America’s SBDC Iowa

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

“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

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
Ackley City Council continues to dispose of police department equipment

Last week, the Ackley City Council approved to dispose of more assets from the police department. One police department computer and monitor is going to the Ackley Fire Department, a copier/printer is being moved to the desk
Dumont Council reviews vicious animal ordinance

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
Meeting held Monday night by the North Butler School Board
The North Butler School Board Monday evening tabled action on the cell phone policy. The North Butler board approved a new phone system from American Business Phones for $38,666. The board approved the fees and meal prices
Another measles case reported in Iowa

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