Voters in North Butler School District to Cast Ballots on PPEL Levy in November
The North Butler School Board earlier this month approved a resolution ordering an election on the question of continuing to levy a voter approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, or PPEL tax. If approved, the renewed levy
Johnson, Dennis of Aplington – Funeral Service September 27th
Funeral service for 80-year-old Dennis James Johnson of Aplington will be Saturday, September 27th at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Aplington. Burial will be in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery, rural Aplington. Visitation will be
Sen. Grassley Predicts Deal Will Emerge to End Government Shutdown Showdown
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic a resolution will be found to avoid a federal government shutdown when the fiscal year ends one week from today (Tuesday). Grassley, a Republican, says President Trump will meet with
Hunt, Pamela of Dows – Graveside Service September 29th
Graveside service for 71-year-old Pamela Hunt of Dows will be Monday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, rural Popejoy. A gathering of friends and family will follow at the Popejoy park shelter house. Surls
Second Death Linked To Marshalltown Legionnaires Outbreak
The state has confirmed the second death from the Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Marshalltown. The Department of Health and Human Services says an elderly adult with multiple underlying health conditions died from the disease September 18th. The
Conrad Man Charged with Murder after July 2024 Shooting in Hudson
Deputies with the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Conrad man Monday morning on suspicion of first-degree murder. According to a sheriff’s department news release, 51-year-old Jacob Leigh Hamilton was taken into custody around 9:20 a.m.
Tuesday, September 23
Volleyball
South Hardin – 1
@ AGWSR – 3 (25-17, 25-20, 21-25, 25-22)
Hudson – 3 (25-21, 20-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-11)
@ #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 2
Forest City – 3 (25-18, 25-8, 25-5)
@ Belmond-Klemme – 0
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 1
@ Pocahontas Area – 3 (25-16, 26-28, 25-23, 25-19)
Clarksville – 0
@ GMG – 3 (25-15, 27-25, 25-14)
#3 (2A) Dike-New Hartford – 0
@ #1 (2A) Denver – 3 (25-11, 25-15, 25-22)
East Marshall – 0
@ #4 (2A) Grundy Center – 3 (25-8, 25-11, 25-8)
Webster City – 3 (25-15, 25-7, 25-16)
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 0
Iowa Falls-Alden – 0
@ Algona – 3 (25-23, 25-19, 25-16)
Nashua-Plainfield – 1
@ North Butler – 3 (25-12, 22-25, 25-23, 25-21)
West Fork – 0
@ Osage – 3 (25-14, 25-11, 25-9)
Cross Country
Riverhawk Invitational @ Mason City
Girls Team
7. Belmond-Klemme – 174
9. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 212
Boys Team
10. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 294
12. Belmond-Klemme – 299
Bachman, Marie of Iowa Falls – arrangements pending
Arrangements for 65 year old Marie Bachman of Iowa Falls is pending with Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Marie Bachman passed away Sunday, September 21st at her home in Iowa Falls.
Meservey Moves Forward with Well Project Upgrades
The Meservey City Council held a special meeting Monday evening, moving forward on several items tied to the ongoing well project. Council approved a payment to Cahoy Pump Services in the amount of $123,538.38 for work completed
Eagle Grove Secures Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization
Eagle Grove will receive $1.75 million in federal funding to help revitalize one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. The award comes through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Grant fund. Debi Durham, who leads the