Community Support Grows as Revitalize Dumont Plans Next Fundraiser
Revitalize Dumont has received a pair of major donations this week to support its effort to restore the former Dumont school. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Dumont Telephone Company presented a $125,000 donation to the nonprofit organization, which
Historic Hampton Library to Recreate 1905 Dedication at 120th Celebration
The Hampton Public Library will host its 120th birthday celebration Monday. The library was first dedicated in 1905 after Hampton’s board of trustees applied to Andrew Carnegie’s foundation. Carnegie, one of the wealthiest Americans in history, donated
Supervisors to Hear Department Updates and FY26 Budget Amendment
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session Monday, Oct. 6 at the courthouse in Hampton. On the agenda are department updates from Sheriff Aaron Dodd and Auditor Katy Flint, along with a presentation
A-P School Board Schedules November Bond Election
The Aplington-Parkersburg School Board is preparing for a special election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, where voters will decide on a $16.3 million bond proposal. The proposal would fund secure entrances, HVAC and system upgrades, and essential
Friday, October 3
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Lake Mills – 12
@ AGWSR – 20
Aplington-Parkersburg – 19
@ Jesup – 20
Belmond-Klemme – 32
@ West Fork – 48
Eagle Grove – 16
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 34
Dike-New Hartford – 34
@ Roland-Story – 35 (2OT)
#4 (1A) South Hardin – 12
@ #2 (1A) Grundy Center – 21
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 32
@ Denver – 14
Iowa Falls-Alden – 37
@ Charles City – 21
North Butler – 22
@ Clayton Ridge – 28
Grundy Center Council to Hold Second Readings on New Ordinances Monday
The Grundy Center City Council will meet in regular session Monday, October 6, in the council chambers at City Hall. The council will hold the second readings of two proposed ordinances. Ordinance 586 would establish rules and
Nature’s Superheroes Take the Stage at Butler County’s Halloween Hike October 21st
The Butler County Conservation Board will host its Halloween Hike Tuesday, October 21st. The Butler County Conservation Board, along with the conservation boards from Bremer and Chickasaw counties, offer free hikes every year. Butler County Naturalist, Annette
Rushford, Allan Gene of New Providence – Funeral Service October 6th
Funeral service for 91-year-old Allan Gene Rushford of New Providence will be Monday, October 6th at 2:30 p.m. at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the
Iowa Valley and Senator Ernst Partner to Preserve Veterans’ Stories
Iowa Valley Community College District is partnering once again with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s office to preserve the personal stories of veterans living at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. The second filming session for the Library
Herndon, Leon of Eldora – Memorial Service November 1st
Memorial service for 87-year-old Leon Herndon of Eldora will be November 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church in Eldora. Burial will be in the Eldora Cemetery. Visitation will be October 31st from 4:00 to