Clarksville Turns Up the Spirit with the Arrival of Homecoming

Clarksville High School has announced their homecoming court and fun activities leading up to Friday’s homecoming football game. The homecoming court includes Queen candidates Marlee Kelm, Shaynah Ledtje, Madeline Meyer, Sydney Lovrien, Hannah Wangsness and Paige Kampman.
Butler County Board of Supervisors Meet Tuesday

The Butler County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will set the date to accept sealed bids for nearly $4 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, a key step in funding upcoming county projects. Also on the agenda
Naig Says Iowa Harvest on Track Despite Federal Shutdown

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says this year’s harvest appears to be on schedule, even as official data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unavailable because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Naig noted that,
RADIO IOWA: A 6th Democrat Says He’s Running for Iowa’s U.S. Senate Seat in 2026

A lawyer who spent most of his career in Arizona and retired in Iowa four years ago says he plans to seek one of Iowa’s U.S. Senate seats in 2026. Richard Sherzan of Coralville says the government needs
Monday, October 13
Volleyball
Triangular @ West Fork
Clarksville – 0
@ West Fork – 2 (25-19, 25-23)
Belmond-Klemme – 1
Vs. Clarksville – 2 (27-25, 24-26, 15-12)
Belmond-Klemme – 1
@ West Fork – 2 (25-22, 17-25, 16-14)
Cross Country
Forest City Invitational
(Belmond-Klemme-CGD, North Butler)
Girls Team Standings
1. Forest City – 37
7. Belmond-Klemme-CGD – 139
Girls Individual
12. Lila Swenson, Belmond-Klemme-CGD – 22:12
Boys Team Standings
1. Lake Mills – 30
4. North Butler – 108
8. Belmond-Klemme-CGD – 213
Boys Individual
5. Ezra Almelien, North Butler – 17:22
CG Public Health Promotes Screening During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and CG Public Health is encouraging residents to learn about their risk and schedule timely screenings. According to the Iowa Cancer Registry, breast cancer has the highest incidence of all cancers
Franklin County Supervisors Advance Courthouse Repointing Project

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday, Oct. 13, at the courthouse in Hampton. Supervisors approved a 28E agreement with the City of Hampton to construct and maintain a joint brush burn site. The agreement outlines
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Drought Free Run Ends In Iowa

Iowa has ended a nine-week run where the U-S Drought map showed no color for dryness of any kind. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says the northwest, southern and eastern areas of the state are back to
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Board Reviews Applicants Following Nelson Resignation

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School Board will meet in closed session Friday, Oct. 17, as part of the district’s ongoing superintendent search. The session is scheduled at the CGD District Office in Clarion. According to the agenda, board
Enrollment Update, Flex Fund on BCLUW Board Agenda Monday

The BCLUW Community School Board of Education will meet Monday, Oct. 20, in the high school media center. A public hearing will be held regarding the district’s Flex Fund, followed by consideration for its approval. Other agenda