Warm October Weather Keeps Iowa Harvest Moving Steadily Forward
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the state’s warm and mostly dry weather has given farmers another solid week to make harvest progress. Naig commented Monday following the release of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and
Reints, Darryl Dean of Aplington – Memorial Service October 24th
Memorial service for 87-year-old Darryl Dean Reints of Aplington will be Friday 10/24/2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be Thursday, October
Oleson, Marvin Wayne – Funeral Arrangements – Pending
Funeral arrangements for 89-year-old Marvin Wayne Oleson of Latimer are pending. Woodley Funeral Home is assisting the family. Marvin Wayne Oleson passed away Friday, October 17th at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Miller, Doris of Geneva – Funeral Service October 25th
Funeral service for 91-year-old Doris Miller of Geneva will be Saturday 10/25/2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Lindenwood Cemetery in Geneva. Woodley Funeral Home is assisting the
It’s School Bus Safety Awareness Week
This is school bus safety awareness week. State Trooper Paul Gardner says drivers need to remember the buses are out there every weekday through the school year. “Be aware of how frequent these buses stop. They’re obviously
Friday Uncorked in Hampton November 28th
The Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Friday Uncorked wine tasting event on Friday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 3 at Center 1 for $25. Several
Monday, October 20
Volleyball
1A Region 5 First Round
Clarksville – 0
@ Rockford – 3 (25-22, 25-12, 25-14)
Tripoli – 1
@ North Butler – 3 (25-12, 15-25, 26-24, 25-12)
1A Region 8 First Round
Collins-Maxwell – 0
@ AGWSR – 3 (25-14, 25-10, 25-13)
2A Region 1 First Round
West Fork – 3 (21-25, 25-9, 18-25, 25-21, 15-8)
@ Belmond-Klemme – 2
2A Region 7 First Round
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 0
@ Alta-Aurelia – 3 (25-11, 25-19, 25-22)
Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Aid
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the ongoing federal government shutdown could delay or halt the issuance of November benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. That uncertainty could affect more
Franklin County Supervisors Approve License and Donation to Food Pantry
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday, Oct. 20 for their regular session at the courthouse in Hampton. During the meeting, the board approved the 2025 Weed Commissioners report and the 2026 County Weed Commissioner Certification
Hampton-Dumont to Host College, Career and Recruitment Fair Oct. 29
Hampton-Dumont High School will host its third biennial College, Career and Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 8:10 to 11:30 a.m. All high school students will have the opportunity to explore future pathways by meeting with