Allison Woman Wins NIACC Tuition Giveaway
An Allison woman has earned a full scholarship to North Iowa Area Community College as one of two grand prize winners in NIACC’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Jennifer Hoodjer was awarded full tuition, textbooks, and more for
US Cellular Customers Welcomed into T-Mobile Network
Mobile customers in the area may have noticed a recent message in their inbox from US Cellular, announcing a major change: the company is now officially part of the T-Mobile network. In an email sent to customers
Franklin County Supervisors Move Forward with Courthouse Roof Project
UPDATED TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT BEREAVEMENT POLICY DISCUSSION: The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday (Aug. 4), for both a special and regular session at the courthouse in Hampton. Supervisors held a public hearing in special
Franklin County National Night Out is Tuesday
Nearly 50 Iowa communities will observe National Night Out this week, which looks to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. National Night Out in Franklin County will
Eldora Man Arrested on Attempted Murder-Related Probation Warrant
A 19-year-old was arrested over the weekend in Eldora on a probation violation warrant connected to an attempted murder case. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Devon Morgan, address unknown, was taken into custody shortly
RADIO IOWA: Iowa’s new child care website sees heavy use
More than 13-thousand people used a new Iowa website to search for child care in its first nine months of operation. Iowa Child Care Connect lets Iowans search for child care openings specific to their kid’s age,
Grassley Praises Kaufmann as New Iowa House Majority Leader
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley of New Hartford is expressing confidence in Representative Bobby Kaufmann following his election as the new House Majority Leader. Grassley, who represents local constituents in Butler and Grundy counties, said Kaufmann has
Allison Council Reviews Speed Concerns, Approves EMS Upgrades
The Allison City Council addressed several items during its regular meeting on July 28, including resident concerns about speeding on Main Street near Highway 3. A request was made to reduce the speed limit from 35 to
Hampton Man Arrested on Warrant for Failure to Appear
A Hampton man was taken into custody over the weekend on a local warrant, according to the Hampton Police Department. Officers arrested 39-year-old Daniel Sanchez of Hampton around just before 6 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 2). The
Iowa scientists highlight advancements in Alzheimer’s research
Results of a new clinical trial show adults in Iowa and around the world suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia benefit from increased physical activity, better nutrition and more social interaction. The “U-S POINTER”