Niehaus, Darwin Gene – Funeral service September 19
Funeral service for 86 year old Darwin Gene Niehaus of Greene will be Friday 9/19/2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Burial will be in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will
Baker, Steven Randall Evert – Celebration of Life
A celebration of life luncheon for 35 year old Steven Randall Evert Baker of Sheffield will be held on September 19th from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Harriman Park in Hampton. Sietsema-Akinson Funeral Home is assisting
CYCLING & TRAILS STUDY SHOWS ECONOMIC IMPACT IN 99 IOWA COUNTIES
Cycling is bringing big dollars into Iowa communities, according to a new study from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. The Economic Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study shows recreational cycling happens in every county, including rural areas. Even
Wind Farms and Health Services Highlight Franklin County Board Meeting
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday, Sept. 15 in regular session at the courthouse in Hampton. Supervisors approved two road closures for repair work. 255th Street between Timber Avenue and Wren Avenue is closed for
Monday, September 15
Cross Country
Mike Carr Invitational @ Ballard
(IFA/AGWSR)
Girls Team Standings:
1. Van Meter – 48
5. IFA/AGWSR – 100
Girls Individual:
3. Demi Beaubien, IFA/AGWSR – 20:42
Boys Team Standings:
1. Pella Christian – 44
5. IFA/AGWSR – 129
Boys Individual:
3. Andrew Herrin, IFA/AGWSR – 18:00
Warhawk Invitational @ West Fork
(Belmond-Klemme/CGD, North Butler, West Fork)
Girls Team Standings:
1. Belmond-Klemme – 24
2. West Fork – 31
North Butler didn’t register a team score
Girls Individual:
1. Lila Swenson, B-K/CGD – 21:56
2. Evie Hitzhusen, West Fork – 22:55
3. MacKenna Dick, West Fork – 23:17
4. Faith Eberline, North Butler – 24:27
Boys Team Standings:
1. West Fork – 23
2. BK/CGD – 50
4. North Butler – 94
Boys Individual:
1. Nolan Muhlenbruch, BK/CGD – 19:15
2. Kyler Harley, West Fork – 19:48
3. Kaden Graf, West Fork – 19:59
10. William Neilsen, North Butler – 20:44
South Tama Invitational
(Grundy Center, South Hardin)
Girls Team Standings:
1. West Marshall – 32
2. Grundy Center – 48
4. South Hardin – 104
Girls Individual:
1. Grace Storjohann, Grundy Center – 20:41
5. Evelyn Geerdes, Grundy Center – 22:37
7. Mya Wilaby, South Hardin – 22:58
Boys Team Standings:
1. Grinnell – 28
2. Grundy Center – 66
South Hardin didn’t register a team score
Boys Individual:
1. Emerson Vokes, Grundy Center – 16:23
25. Jonah Vanderwilt, South Hardin – 20:59
No Injuries Reported in Butler County Hay Structure Fire
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire early Saturday morning. The fire was reported around 1 a.m. in the 20000 block of 170th Street, about five miles north of Allison. Butler County Sheriff Jason
Women Managing Farmland Forum has Been Cancelled
Butler County Extension Program Coordinator Lesley Milius has informed RadioOnTheGo News that the Iowa State University Extension forum for Women Managing Farmland, scheduled for today at the Borlaug Learning Center, has been cancelled. The decision comes due
New Family Member
Some of you may know by now, but Ethan and I have a new family member. We adopted Calzone Tuesday the 9th. A 72 pound goldendoodle from the Humane Society of North Iowa. Sadly, Cowboy passed a
Willms, Larry Dean of Dike – Funeral service September 18
Funeral service for 71 year old Larry Dean Willms of Dike will be Thursday (9/18/2025) at 10:30 a.m. at the Liberty Baptist Church in Dike. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Dike. Visitation will be
Engerbretson, “Ron” Rolland D. of Sheffield – service pending
Service for 85 year old “Ron” Rolland D. Engerbretson of Sheffield is pending with Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton. “Ron” Rolland D. Engerbretson passed away Sunday (9/14/25) at his home in Sheffield. Information from Woodley Funeral Home.