Pletcher, Richard of Clarion – Funeral Service October 4th, 2025
Funeral service for 85-year-old Richard E. Pletcher of Clarion will be Saturday October 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be Saturday
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Board Accepts Resignation of Detained Des Moines Superintendent
The US Justice Department will investigate whether the Des Moines school district has prioritized race-based hiring practices rather than evaluating job applicants based on merit. Radio Iowa reports that announcement came amid yesterday’s (Sept. 29) news that
Mason City to Break Ground on First Downtown Hotel in Over a Century
Mason City will soon break ground on its first new downtown hotel in more than a century. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16th, just south of Southbridge Mall at 214 South Delaware
Reynolds Appoints Campbell as Iowa DAS Director
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Fort Dodge native Mark Campbell as director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. His appointment takes effect October 6th. Campbell is a small business owner who also served as a Webster
La Luz Centro Cultural Discontinues English Class Partnership
La Luz Centro Cultural announced today that it is immediately discontinuing their English class partnership with North Iowa Area Community College. The decision comes after a new federal mandate implemented through Iowa Workforce Development that requires all
Three-Vehicle Crash Reported Early Sunday Morning in Sheffield; Investigation Continues
Sunday around 1:00 a.m. the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was called out on the report of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 65 and 255th Street, or County Road C13, in Sheffield. Franklin County Sheriff
Wednesday, October 1
IGHSAU Girls Tennis Individual State Tournament
1A Doubles
Addy Joslin/Lauren Muller, Dike-New Hartford – 1-2, eliminated
Voters to Decide on $12.76 Million AGWSR School Bond During November’s Election
Voters in the AGWSR School District will vote on a proposed $12.76 million bond referendum during November’s election. A proposed $14,450,000 bond issue was defeated in the AGWSR School District in 2024, with 59.15% of votes cast
Keeling, Hazel “Irene” Formerly of Clarion – Celebration of Life October 11th
A Celebration of Life for 99- year- old Hazel “Irene” Keeling of Riceville, formerly of Clarion will be Saturday 10/11/2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery
Showcase Iowa Through Your Lens in Statewide Photo Contest
Keep Iowa Beautiful is once again inviting photographers — both seasoned professionals and first-time shutterbugs — to showcase the beauty of the Hawkeye State through its annual photography contest. With more than $2,000 in cash prizes available,