Hampton City Council to Consider Amendment to Employee Handbook Residency Requirement

Thursday, the Hampton City Council will meet in regular session and will consider a resolution regarding a public purpose policy for the expenditure of funds for city employees, elected officials and members of boards and commissions. The
Iowa Communities Invited to Apply for 2026 Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Grant

Iowa communities seeking to address housing needs can now apply for the 2026 Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Grant Program. The grant supports rural towns as they evaluate their housing stock and gather public input to improve local
Wednesday, July 23
Baseball State Tournament
1A Semifinals @ Merchants Park, Carroll
#8 Hillcrest Academy – 8
Vs. #4 Martensdale-St Marys – 18 (6)
#7 East Buchanan – 5
Vs. #3 Saint Ansgar – 8
3A Semifinals @ MercyOne Field At Lewis & Clark Park, Sioux City
#5 Saydel – 0
Vs. #1 Wahlert Catholic – 10 (5)
#3 Bishop Heelan – 2
Vs. #2 Pella – 3
Softball State Tournament @ Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, Fort Dodge
Class 5A Semifinals
#4 Ankeny Centennial – 3
Vs. #1 Waukee Northwest – 11
#6 Cedar Falls – 0
Vs. #2 Linn-Mar – 8
Class 4A Semifinals
#8 Pella – 2
Vs. #5 ADM – 1
#7 North Scott – 3
Vs. #3 North Polk – 11
Class 3A Semifinals
#4 PCM – 1
Vs. #1 Wahlert Catholic – 7
#3 Albia – 1
Vs. #2 Williamsburg – 9
Class 2A Semifinals
#5 West Fork – 4
Vs. #1 Van Meter – 5
#3 West Lyon – 9
Vs #2 Louisa-Muscatine – 5
Class 1A Semifinals
#4 Riverside – 3
Vs. #1 Wayne – 5
#6 St. Edmond – 3
Vs. #2 Clarksville – 11 (5)
Hardin Supervisors learn about a Community Transportation Initiative

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors today met with Hardin County Public Health officials, who have identified a great need for community transportation, especially for medical reasons such as getting to a family doctor for preventative care,
Anderson, Kenneth “Dean” of Iowa Falls – Graveside Service August 11th, 2025
Graveside service for 95-year-old Kenneth “Dean” Anderson of Iowa Falls will be August 11th at 11:30am at the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be August 11th from 10-11am at Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Some disease related issues being reported in the area corn crop

If our current weather conditions continue, it could cause disease issues in the corn planted in our area. Angie Rieck-Hinz is an Extension Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and tells RadioOnTheGo News that
Cerro Gordo Community Foundation awards 2025 grants

The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation held its grant awards celebration Tuesday in Mason City. The foundation announced $148,914.57 to 10 projects of organizations serving Cerro Gordo County through its 2025 grant cycle. One of the grants
Parkersburg will be a meeting town for RAGBRAI Thursday

Thursday, those participating in RAGBRAI will leave Iowa Falls and will pass through Ackley and Aplington before coming to Parkersburg, a meeting town for the ride. Chris Luhring is a member of the Parkersburg RAGBRAI Committee, and
RAGBRAI Riders Making their Way to Iowa Falls Wednesday

The 52nd RAGBRAI ride continues Wednesday as bikers make their way from Forest City to Iowa Falls. The route covers roughly 70 miles. This is the fifth time Iowa Falls has served as an overnight host. The
All-American Grundy County Fair continues

The All-American Grundy County Fair in Grundy Center continues Thursday with water inflatables from 2-6pm, the Channel Up Rodeo at 7pm, and the Neil Hewitt Band at 9pm. Friday, Figure 8 Races will take place at 7pm,