Community Invited to Support Franklin County 4-H With Food Stand Event
Franklin County 4-H is inviting the community to support its programs during a To-Go Meal fundraiser next month. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin County 4-H Food
Franklin County’s Daren Meints Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Franklin County resident Daren Meints was inducted into the 2025 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair August 17th. Ninety-two Iowa counties participated this year and
Wednesday, September 17
Girls Tennis Individual State Qualifying Meets – 9:00 a.m.
1A Region 3 @ Columbus Catholic
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Dike-New Hartford)
Doubles state qualifier: Addy Joslin/Lauren Muller, Dike-New Hartford – 2nd place
1A Region 5 @ Grinnell – suspended, resuming Thursday
(Grundy Center, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden)
Franklin County to Participate in Healthiest State Walk Initiative
The 15th annual Healthiest State Walk will take place Oct. 1, giving Iowans the chance to join thousands statewide in a 30-minute walk to raise awareness of the importance of physical and mental well-being. Sponsored by Delta
New Water and Sewer Rates Set for December 2025 in Alden
At the Alden City Council meeting Monday, the council addressed several community issues, including a rate increase for water and sewer services. Mayor Harley Mourlam opened a public hearing to discuss a proposed 4% hike in the
H-D-CAL Names Jerry Shafrath Grand Marshal for Homecoming Parade
Hampton-Dumont-CAL schools is celebrating homecoming week, and as part of the festivities a parade will take place Friday, Sept. 19. The H-D-CAL student council recently announced Coach Jerry Shafrath as the parade’s grand marshal. Shafrath served as
NIACC Board Meeting to Cover Renovations, Enrollment, and Workforce Plan
The North Iowa Area Community College Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, Sept. 18, beginning at 5 p.m. at the NIACC campus in Mason City. The meeting will open with a public hearing on proposed restroom and
Girl Scouts learn life skills from cookie sales program
Iowans who love Girl Scout cookies will have another tempting option next year. Samie Stinton, vice president for marketing with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, says a new cookie flavor will debut in a few months.
Whitver is stepping down as Iowa Senate’s GOP leader
Jack Whitver, the top Republican in the Iowa Senate, is stepping down from his leadership position and will not seek reelection in 2026. Whitver has been Senate Majority Leader for the past seven and a half years.
Stober, Will Formerly of Alden – Funeral Service October 18th
Funeral service for 72-year-old Will Stober of Clark, Missouri, formerly of Alden, will be October 18th at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery. A