National 4-H Week is underway
It’s National 4-H Week. Butler County Extension Program Coordinator Lesley Milius shares some benefits of youth being involved in the organization. The organization has a theme for each day of the week, including Spotlight Sunday, Go Green
The Carnegie Gift: A Library’s 120-Year Legacy in Hampton
The Hampton Public Library hosted its 120th birthday celebration Monday to commemorate the building’s dedication in 1905. The library was dedicated after Hampton’s board of trustees applied to Andrew Carnegie’s foundation. Carnegie, one of the wealthiest Americans
Livestock Requests Spur Code Review by Hampton Council
The Hampton City Council Tuesday held a workshop meeting and reviewed requests for livestock within city limits from Jennifer Gruelke, Mari Rodriguez and Sarah Kolb. All three were requesting to have poultry on their property. The council
Siems, David of Nora Springs, Formerly of Hampton – Service at a Later Date
Service for 71-year-old David W. Siems of Nora Springs, formerly of Hampton, will be held at a later date. Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family. David W. Siems passed away Tuesday, October
RADIO IOWA: Group chronicles domestic violence deaths in Iowa
A review by the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds 88 Iowans have been killed by domestic violence from October 2021 through September 2024. Spokesperson Lindsay Pingel says the numbers show an alarming trend. “Since 1995 at
Two Injured in Crash Near Thornton Tuesday Night
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash last (Tue) night south of Clear Lake. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. along Grouse Avenue about eight miles north of Thornton. Investigators
Warrant Arrest Made in Hardin County
Yesterday (Tue) afternoon, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45-year-old Nathan Windelow for violating the terms of his pretrial release on an original charge of first offense domestic abuse assault. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies made
Clarksville Craft Expo Returns with Over 120 Vendors October 25th
One of Northeast Iowa’s favorite fall events, the 21st Annual Clarksville Craft Expo, is back on Saturday, October 25th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free admission. The event has grown to feature over 120 vendors
Ackley Council Reviews Projects and Nuisance Actions
The Ackley City Council will meet Wednesday evening to discuss several important community updates. The council will review progress on ongoing city building improvements, including upgrades to the ambulance building and City Hall basement. Street repair projects
Restoration, Recreation Highlight Shell Rock Bend Wildlife Area
The Iowa DNR continues its long-term restoration work at Shell Rock Bend Wildlife Area, a 230-acre site southeast of Shell Rock on the Butler-Bremer County line. For over 20 years, the DNR has worked to restore native