Allison Council Sets Trick-or-Treat Hours and Awards Farmland Lease

The Allison City Council met on Monday, Sept. 22 in regular session. During the open forum, residents requested that cemetery cleanup be completed by Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Council members and Public Works staff discussed mowing schedules
Kilgore, Ruth Formerly of Klemme – Memorial Service October 3rd

Memorial service for 98-year-old Ruth K. Kilgore, formerly of Klemme, will be Friday, October 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Klemme United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery Cemetery in Klemme. Visitation will
RADIO IOWA: The Kissing Disease Sounds Cute, But Beware Iowans, It Can Be a Killer

Iowans are warned to be on the lookout for an insect that can cause what’s called the kissing disease — or chagas — which can be deadly. Not to be confused with “mono,” another type of kissing
Rockwell Council Reviews DOT Detour and Cemetery Repairs

The Rockwell City Council met in regular session Wednesday and Mayor Larry Wentz shared updates on a planned DOT detour expected next spring. He noted that if Rockwell declines the detour, the city would be responsible for
Thursday, September 25
Volleyball
Clear Lake – 3 (25-22, 25-15, 25-20)
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 0
Triangular @ Grinnell
#4 (2A) Grundy Center – 2 (25-21, 25-20)
@ Grinnell – 0
Pella Christian – 0
Vs. #4 (2A) Grundy Center – 2 (25-14, 25-15)
Rockford – 3 (22-25, 25-18, 18-25, 25-17, 15-11)
@ North Butler – 2
Cross Country
Sam Iverson Invitational @ Grundy Center – 4:45 p.m.
Girls Team
3. Grundy Center – 87
5. Aplington-Parkersburg – 151
10. South Hardin – 254
Girls Individual
3. Grace Storjohann, Grundy Center – 20:22
8. Evelyn Geerdes, Grundy Center – 21:40
Boys Team
2. Grundy Center – 107
3. Aplington-Parkersburg – 142
11. South Hardin – 215
Boys Individual
1. Emerson Vokes, Grundy Center – 16:14
6. Jayce Fryslie, Grundy Center – 18:07
Central Springs Meet – 5:15 p.m.
Girls Team
8. West Fork – 176
9. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 205
Boys Team
5. North Butler – 139
7. West Fork – 198
9. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 246
Community Effort Helps St. Paul’s Students Pack Healthy Lunches

St. Paul’s Lutheran School students may soon have a new way to pack healthy lunches, thanks to a community donation drive. Organizers are seeking sponsorships for each of the school’s 47 students with a Tupperware Lunch-It Set,
Sheffield Legislator Shannon Latham to Lead Iowa FFA Foundation

Shannon Latham, a Republican state representative from Sheffield, has been named executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation. Latham brings more than 30 years of experience in business and government to the role. She most recently served
Big Fundraising Year for Franklin County Relay for Life; Future Up for Discussion

Totals from this year’s Franklin County Relay for Life are still being tallied. As of Wednesday afternoon, over $64,700 has been raised with possible pledges still to come in. A wrap up meeting on this year’s relay
Aplington Man Arrested After Shots Reported in Rural Area

A noise complaint in rural Allison led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man early Thursday. A call for service record sent from Butler County Sheriff Jason Johnson to RadioOnTheGo News shows that around 1 a.m. Sept.
Bonin, Michael Alan of Iowa Falls – Funeral Service September 28th

Funeral service for 67-year-old Michael Alan Bonin of Iowa Falls will be Sunday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m. at Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral