Drought conditions best in several months for Iowa
Over 88 percent of Iowa is now drought free. The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report through Tuesday morning showed the coverage area for abnormally dry conditions dropped to below 10 percent, while only 2-point-22 percent of the
Plendl, Tim of Dows – Memorial Service August 3rd, 2025
Memorial service for 72-year-old Tim Plendl of Dows will be August 3rd at 2pm at the Wright County Freedom Rock in Dows. Tim Plendl passed away June 27th.
Howard, John C. of Dows – Funeral Service July 19th, 2025
Funeral service for 50-year-old John C. Howard of Dows will be Saturday, July 19th at 10:30am at the Morgan United Methodist Church, rural Dows. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Visitation will be Friday,
Joy, Vallory of Grundy Center – Service Pending
Service for 61-year-old Vallory Joy of Grundy Center is pending through Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel, in Grundy Center. Vallory Joy passed away Monday, July 14th.
A wet July in Hampton
5-point-74 inches of rain has fallen so far this month at the RadioOnTheGo studios in Hampton. The rain fell on 7 out of the first 17 days of the month. The highest temperature this month in Hampton
Hampton’s Wood Cellar Celebrating 35th Anniversary
Hampton’s Wood Cellar is celebrating its 35th anniversary this week. Guyla Pohlman owns the shop located along 1st Street NW, and, along with her husband Howard, opened the business at their current location in November of 1990.
Two vehicle accident reported in Rockwell
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department was called out Wednesday at 4:32pm for a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 65 and county road B-60 at Rockwell. A 2005 Pontiac G6 driven by 24-year-old Madellanie
Pres. Trump slams ‘past supporters’ over the release of Jeffrey Epstein files
President Donald Trump on Wednesday sharply criticized Republicans he dubbed his ‘past supporters’ who continue to demand the release of the so-called Jeffery Epstein files, calling them “weaklings” whose support he does not want. In a lengthy
Indian Softball brings historically strong culture to state tournament
The #2 (1A) Clarksville softball team is gearing up for the program’s seventh all-time state tournament appearance after defeating Riceville in Monday’s 1A Region 2 Final. It’ll be the sixth appearance since 2017, adding to a tradition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fires two top aides at Department of Health and Human Services
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides at the Department of Health and Human Services, per CNN News. Neither Flick nor Anderson immediately responded to requests for comment. Heather Flick Melanson,