Hicks, David Formerly of Hampton – Celebration of Life at a Later Date
A celebration of life for 78-year-old David “Dave” Hicks of Ames, formerly of Hampton, will be held at a later date. Ames Cremation and Funeral Care is assisting the family. David “Dave” Hicks passed away Tuesday, July
Friday, July 25
Baseball State Tournament
3A Championship @ MercyOne Field At Lewis & Clark Park, Sioux City
#2 Pella – 3
Vs. #1 Wahlert Catholic – 1
4A Championship @ MercyOne Field At Lewis & Clark Park, Sioux City
#8 Bettendorf – 1
Vs. #3 Iowa City, City High – 4
1A Championship @ Merchants Park, Carroll
#4 Martensdale-St Marys – 1
Vs. #3 Saint Ansgar – 4
2A Championship @ Merchants Park, Carroll
#4 Unity Christian – 1
Vs. #2 Pleasantville – 9
Softball State Tournament @ Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, Fort Dodge
Class 3A Championship
#2 Williamsburg – 3
Vs. #1 Wahlert Catholic – 2
Class 3A Third Place
#4 PCM – 1
Vs. #3 Albia – 9 (6)
Class 2A Championship
#3 West Lyon – 7
Vs. #1 Van Meter – 8
Class 2A Third Place
#5 West Fork – 3
Vs. #2 Louisa-Muscatine – 5
Class 1A Championship
#2 Clarksville – 4
Vs. #1 Wayne – 1
Class 1A Third Place
#6 St. Edmond – 4
Vs. #4 Riverside – 5
Hampton Postmaster Mike Arndorfer Expresses Concerns About Post Worker Dog Bite Incident During Thursday’s Council Meeting

Thursday, Hampton Postmaster Mike Arndorfer spoke to the Hampton City Council during public comment regarding an incident where a dog bit one of his mail carriers while on route. The incident took place Wednesday afternoon at 702
Grundy City Council looking for possible expansion of fire/ambulance building

The city council in Grundy Center this week authorized the mayor to sign an agreement with an architectural firm for engineering services for an addition and renovations to the Fire/Ambulance Station project. Discussion was held on a
“Corn Sweat” is back in Iowa

There is a term called “corn sweat”, and those in the local area should be feeling its impacts this weekend into Monday. Like all other plants, corn transpires, meaning, it sucks up water from the ground and
Butler Supervisors approve an updated 28-E Agreement

This week the Butler County Board of Supervisors appointed Terri Halbach as the county’s new General Assistance Director. In other business, the Butler supervisors approved an updated 28-E Agreement with Butler County EMS, which was last updated
Bristow Fun Days are Saturday and Sunday

Bristow Fun Days are Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, a vendor show will take place from 11am-4pm, a kids and adults pedal pull, which is a state sanctioned competition, begins at 12pm, with the parade beginning at 4:30pm.
It’s time for Latimer Fun Day

Latimer Fun Day is Saturday. Many activities are planned, including a car show, kids games/inflatables, and a vendor show. The parade is scheduled to begin at 4:30pm, with the Little Miss Latimer Contest set for 5pm. “Red
Belmond City Council met Monday night

The Belmond City Council this week received an update from the police department that the department should be up to full staffing by October. The Belmond council also approved an Engagement Agreement with the Ahlers and Cooney
Regular business meeting held by the Alden School Board

The Alden School Board this week approved a 64-thousand dollar project to fix the parking spaces in front of the school building. The current spaces have cupped enough that most rains leave standing water. In other business,