Lamoureux, Arthur E. – Mass of Christian Burial September 19, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial for 90 year old Arthur E. Lamoureux of Belmond will be Friday 9/19/2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Burial will be in the St. Columbkilles
Rieks, Loretta Eilleen – Funeral service September 18, 2025

Funeral service for 86 year old Loretta Eilleen Rieks of Hubbard will be Thursday, September 18th at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. Visitation will
Sanders, Katherine “Kay” – Funeral service September 19, 2025

Funeral service for 73 year old Katherine “Kay” Sanders of Mason City will be Friday, September 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Rockwell. Family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to
CGD School Board to Begin Superintendent Search Planning

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board will hold a special work session Wednesday (9/17/25) morning as the district begins planning for a new superintendent. At last week’s meeting, Superintendent Joe Nelson announced his resignation effective June 30, 2026. The
Warm September Weekend Gives Way to Scattered Storms

North central Iowa experienced an unusually warm weekend, with highs reaching 95 degrees in Waterloo on Saturday and 93 on Sunday — the warmest two-day stretch so far this year. Temperatures remain above average for mid-September, with
Pep Rallies and School Spirit Highlight Homecoming Week at South Hardin

South Hardin High School has a variety of activities for students and the community to celebrate school spirit leading up to Friday night’s homecoming football game. The homecoming court includes Queen candidates Sadie Roskens, Ava Guiles, Kiersten
RADIO IOWA: Final mtg for governor’s gov’t efficiency group

A member of the government efficiency group Governor Reynolds appointed this spring is apologizing to other committee members for comments he made last month about teacher pay and the IPERS (EYE-pers) pension plan for state and local
EMS Vote, Settlement Agreements on Hardin Supervisors’ Agenda

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors are scheduled to meet tomorrow (Wednesday) for their weekly regular session. Supervisors are scheduled to take a third and final vote on a resolution declaring emergency medical services an essential service
There’s No Place Like Home, as Belmond-Klemme Celebrates Homecoming Week

Belmond-Klemme High School has scheduled a fun week of activities for students and the community leading up to Friday night’s homecoming football game. This year’s theme is There’s No Place Like Home. The homecoming court includes Queen
Road Work to Impact Access to Dumont Businesses

Road construction beginning today (Tuesday) will affect customer access to First Security Bank & Trust as well as other Main Street businesses in Dumont. The work will block parking directly in front of the bank, and bank