ISU Extension and Outreach Hosting Farmland Leasing Meetings this Month in Franklin and Hardin Counties
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Franklin and Hardin counties will host two farmland leasing meetings this month. The first will be in Franklin County on August 19th at 1:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Convention
Butler County Conservation shares info on mosquitos
During summer, mosquitoes are often considered a natural annoyance to the human population. Butler County Conservation Naturalist Annette Wittrock shares why they seek out blood to consume. “Mosquitoes don’t actually bite us,” Wittrock says. “The females feed
Attendees invited to “Choose Iowa” at the Iowa State Fair
Those who attend the Iowa State Fair are being invited by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to “Choose Iowa” as it relates to food and other fair activities. A marketing initiative of the department,
U.S. 218 Closure Near Waterloo Begins August 7
If you travel to Waterloo for work, shopping, or appointments—heads up. A major road closure could impact your usual route starting next week. The Iowa DOT says northbound U.S. 218 will close at Exit 181B on Thursday,
Hardin Supervisors to Hold Public Hearing on Hog Confinement
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on a proposed hog confinement in Hardin Township. Summit Farms Pork, LLC has applied for a construction permit for what’s listed as the Hardin
Hampton FD Receives Donation for Future Equipment Needs
The Hampton Fire Department has received a $2,150 donation from Castle, Dick and Kelch (CDK). Hampton firefighter Joel McWilliams says the funds will support future equipment purchases. Last year, the Hampton Firefighters Association used donated funds to
Rockwell Man Sentenced To 21 Years In Federal Prison
A Rockwell man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography. 44-year-old David Bradley Garrison pleaded guilty earlier this year to sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child
Ackley First Responders Nearly Ready to Launch
Ackley EMS is expected to be operational within the next week with four volunteer First Responders ready to assist with medical emergencies. The local team will provide initial care ahead of the arrival of Iowa Falls EMS,
Iowa Falls Man Arrested on Two Warrants; Unrelated Vandalism Report in Union
An Iowa Falls man is in custody following a pair of warrants served Monday morning in Eldora. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Sean Piere was arrested shortly after 9 a.m.. Piere was wanted on
RADIO IOWA: Norris, vet of Vilsack and Obama campaigns, is running for US Senate
A fourth Democrat has launched a campaign for the U-S Senate seat currently held by Republican Joni Ernst. Jackie Norris has experience on high profile Iowa campaigns and she taught government and history at high schools in