HD-CAL Crowned Homecoming Royalty In New Gym For First Time on Friday
Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School crowned senior Caden Woods as king and senior Jaslene Tevalan as queen during a homecoming pep rally in the new activities gym on Friday afternoon. Woods reflects on sharing the experience with his teammates
Matura, Jeffrey Formerly of Aplington – Visitation September 23rd, 2025
A visitation for 57-year-old Jeffrey “Jeff” Mark Matura of Sumner, formerly of Aplington, will be Tuesday, September 23rd from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Aplington. A celebration of life will
Knoll, Kevin of Belmond – Visitation September 27th, 2025
A public visitation and time of remembrance for 69-year-old Kevin C. Knoll of Belmond will be Saturday, September 27th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond. A graveside service will follow at 4:00
Franklin County Supervisors to Set Budget Hearing, Review Audit Proposals
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday to cover several items. On the agenda is a proclamation for the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Walk Day, and a review of budget amendment requests for fiscal year
Friday, September 19
Football
AGWSR – 6
@ West Fork – 7
Aplington-Parkersburg – 7
@ Union – 25
Lake Mills – 0
@ Belmond-Klemme – 45
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 33
@ Central Springs – 0
Meskwaki Settlement
@ Clarksville – cancelled (Meskwaki Settlement shorthandedness)
Oelwein – 14
@ Dike-New Hartford – 64
Garner Hayfield Ventura – 7
@ Grundy Center – 49
Vinton-Shellsburg – 21
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 20
Iowa Falls-Alden – 14
@ Boone – 7
Nashua-Plainfield – 10
@ North Butler – 7
Eagle Grove – 16
@ South Hardin – 42
Hampton City Council Workshop Set for September 22
The Hampton City Council will hold a workshop Monday, Sept. 22 in the council chambers at City Hall. The workshop will cover several discussion items, including a nuisance update, a request from Jennifer Gruelke for council permission
School Board Launches Timeline to Hire New Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Superintendent
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School Board of Directors held a work session Wednesday morning to move forward with plans to hire the district’s next superintendent. Board members met with consultant Trent Grundmeyer of Grundmeyer Leader Search to establish
Hundreds of Students to Attend October 29th Career Fair in Hampton
Over 700 students are expected to take part in a career fair at Hampton-Dumont High School next month. Students from Hampton-Dumont-CAL, West Fork, and new this year, students from Belmond-Klemme will take part in the career fair.
South Hardin Crowns Homecoming Royalty, Parade and Tailgates Will Lead Up to Game Today
South Hardin High School crowned senior Lucas Perry as king and senior Ava Guiles as queen of their 2025 homecoming court at a pep rally on Thursday evening. Today, the homecoming parade is at 2:00 p.m. followed
Belmond-Klemme Crowns Homecoming Royalty, Concludes Week with Team Activities
Belmond-Klemme High School crowned senior Griffin Paulsen as king and senior Lila Swenson as queen of their 2025 homecoming court in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening. Today, there will be team activities at the high