Hampton Council Reviews Loan Bids, Event Requests

The Hampton City Council held a workshop Monday (Aug. 11) night, reviewing several upcoming items for Thursday’s (Aug. 14) regular meeting. Matt Stoffel of PFM presented bank bids for a $700,000 general obligation loan note. The lowest
CGD Board to Set Legislative Priorities; Review Policies

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday (Aug. 14) afternoon. New business includes discussion and selection of the district’s 2026 legislative priorities through the Rural School Advocates of Iowa and a decision on policy
Hardin County Board of Supervisors Will have Multiple Considerations on Wednesday

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting on Wednesday morning. The supervisors will consider a letter of engagement with the Baker Tilly auditing firm and an acknowledgement letter relative to Clifton Larson
Endelman, Frederick “Fred” J. of Allison – Private Family Service

A private family service for 77-year-old Frederick “Fred” J. Endelman of Allison will be held. Private family burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Woodley Funeral Home in Allison is caring for the family. Frederick “Fred” J.
Cook, Charles of Belmond – Memorial service August 23

Memorial service for 65-year-old Charles Cook of Belmond will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond. Visitation will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Ewing
Nuehring, Roger of Hampton – Funeral service August 18

Funeral service for 80-year-old Roger Gene Nuehring of Hampton will be Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hampton. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation
Iowa Falls Man Arrested in Assault Case

An Iowa Falls man has been arrested following an alleged assault Monday (Aug. 11) afternoon. According to Iowa Falls Police, 39-year-old Derek Chaplin is accused of placing his hands around another person’s throat and pushing them into
Tuesday, August 12
Girls Tennis
Double Dual @ Columbus Catholic
Dike-New Hartford – 9
Vs. Aplington-Parkersburg – 0
Grundy Center – 1
@ Columbus Catholic – 8
Aplington-Parkersburg – 1
@ Columbus Catholic – 8
Grundy Center – 1
Vs. Dike-New Hartford – 8
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 0
@ Nevada – 9
Iowa Falls-Alden – 2
@ Webster City – 7
Barkema Charitable Trust Still Taking Applications for 2025 Grant Cycle

The Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust is still taking applications for grants for the 2025 grant cycle. This is the 13th year the Barkema Charitable Trust has awarded grants to non-profit organizations, and in that time,
Rockwell’s Lundt participated in Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show

13-year-old Tate Lundt of Rockwell, a member of the West Fork Winners 4H club, participated in Saturday’s Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair. Lundt’s steer, Pablo, was shown by JayJay Goodvin, the Chief