Crop Progress Report Shows Harvest Nearing in North Central Iowa

Warm and mostly dry conditions last week helped push Iowa’s corn and soybean crops toward maturity, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report. Farmers across north central Iowa had more than six days suitable
Franklin County Relay for Life Raises Nearly $53,000

The Franklin County Relay for Life was held Saturday, September 13th, at the Franklin Wellness Center in Hampton. Organizers say preliminary fundraising totals now stand at just under $53,000, with additional donations still being counted. This year’s
West Fork Will Seek to Capture the Magic this Homecoming Week

West Fork High School has scheduled a fun lineup of activities for students and the community leading up to Friday night’s homecoming football game. This year’s theme is Capture the Magic. The homecoming court includes Queen candidates
Telsa stock rallies after Musk purchases 2.5M shares worth nearly $1 billion

Tesla’s stock jumped more than 8% in New York trading on Monday after CEO Elon Musk disclosed that he purchased more than 2.5 million shares worth roughly $1 billion through a trust. The purchase marks his first
White House says that the U.S. have ‘framework’ for a TikTok deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the United States and China have struck a “framework for a TikTok deal.” The announcement comes just days before another deadline that could have banned the popular app in
Falcons, Spartans playing in major triangular Tuesday on 99 The Wave

Three of the best volleyball teams in Class 2A will converge in one location for a triangular Tuesday. #4 (2A) Grundy Center will host #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg and #11 (2A) Sumner-Fredericksburg in matches that’ll air on 99
AGWSR Volleyball seeking first win Tuesday at East Marshall

The AGWSR volleyball team will play a crucial NICL-West match at East Marshall Tuesday, which’ll air on 104.9 KLMJ. The Cougars (0-12, 0-1 NICL-W) will go for their first win after a slow start to the season.
NY Jets QB Justin Fields in concussion protocol after leaving Week 2 game against the Bills

NY Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that QB Justin Fields is in concussion protocol. Fields sustained the injury on a fourth-quarter sack by Buffalo Bills pass rusher Joey Bosa during the Jets Week 2 30-10 loss
Several Local Top 5 Finishes Took Place at Warhawk Cross Country Invite on Monday

The West Fork cross country team hosted Belmond-Klemme-CGD, North Butler and Clear Lake Classical for their annual home invite on Monday. In the girls race, Belmond-Klemme-CGD was the team champion with 24 points and West Fork finished
Girls Tennis individual state qualifying meets happening Wednesday

Girls tennis players across Iowa will compete in individual state qualifying meets Wednesday. Aplington-Parkersburg and Dike-New Hartford will compete at Byrnes Park in Waterloo. AP assistant coach Grant Wedeking says playing strategically is crucial in postseason matches.