Update on Franklin County Crash: Hampton Man Dies
In a tragic update to a story reported last week about a two-vehicle crash east of Chapin near Highway 65 and 210th Street, the Hampton man who suffered injuries from that accident has now died. Franklin County
Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Northern Iowa Friday Afternoon
Scattered severe thunderstorms moved across northern Iowa Friday afternoon, bringing strong winds and downed trees to multiple communities. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hardin, and Wright counties shortly after 2 p.m., and similar
UPDATED: Aplington City Hall Phone Outage Continues
This story has been updated. The new story can be found here: Aplington City Hall Phone Service Restored This story has been updated to include new information: Aplington City Hall has been without a working landline since
Hampton Council Approves Infrastructure Projects, Street Closures
The Hampton City Council held its regular session Thursday evening, taking action on multiple infrastructure projects and community event requests. The Council also heard from resident Patrick O’Donnell during public comment his concerns about roofing codes. Council
Franklin Co. Supervisors to Review Road Closures, Statue Repairs
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Monday (Aug. 18). Key items on the agenda include updates from Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham on road closures for culvert construction on Raven Avenue and
Friday, August 15
Girls Tennis
Waverly-Shell Rock
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – postponed
Webster City – 4
@ Grundy Center – 5
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Northern Iowa Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 p.m. Friday for 23 northern Iowa counties, including Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hardin, and Wright in the broadcast area. Forecasters say scattered storms are possible throughout
Hampton Man Arrested, Held on ICE Detainer After Crash
A Hampton man was arrested early Thursday morning after crashing a vehicle and is being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Hampton Police Chief Mark Morrison told RadioOnTheGo
Copper Wire Theft Reported Near New Providence
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a large spool of copper wire valued at up to $15,000. According to Sheriff Dave McDaniel, deputies responded to a call just before 9 a.m. Thursday to
No Injuries in Highway 65 Accident North of Hampton
A two-vehicle accident Thursday evening on Highway 65 north of Hampton caused property damage but no injuries. According to Franklin County Sheriff Aaron Dodd, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on Highway 65, south of 170th Street.