Hardin County Nears EMS Essential Service Designation, Pauses Council Appointments
Hardin County is moving forward in the process to designate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an essential service, with the Board of Supervisors recently approving the third and final public hearing. While the board’s approval marks a
Winter Gear Donations Needed for “Share the Warmth” Drive
The Franklin County Family Focus Committee is inviting area residents to “Share the Warmth” by donating winter gear for local families in need. Donations of new or gently used coats, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, snow pants, and
Mayoral and Council Seats Up for Grabs in Cerro Gordo County
There are a few contested races in Cerro Gordo County heading into November’s city/school election. In Meservey, incumbent Mayor Richard Miller is being challenged by Denis Avery. In Rockwell, Larry Wentz is seeking another term as mayor
Iowa PBS Wins Two Regional Emmy Awards
Iowa PBS has been honored with two Regional Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter. The station earned recognition for Iowa Life Episode #203 in the Magazine Program category and
Hardin Supervisors to Discuss Utility Permit, Health Plan, and Philanthropy Day
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. in the large conference room of the courthouse in Eldora. Items on the agenda include consideration of a utility permit for ITC Midwest, approval
Tuesday, October 21
Volleyball
3A Region 5 First Round
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 0
@ #10 (3A) Roland-Story – 3 (25-14, 25-12, 25-7)
Iowa Falls-Alden – 1
@ New Hampton – 3 (25-16, 25-13, 24-26, 25-14)
City Workshop Covers Entrance Signs, Halloween Howl Plans and Chicken Debate
The Hampton City Council discussed several community topics during Monday night’s workshop. Public Works Director Doug Tarr and Police Chief Mark Morrison provided updates on nuisance issues across the city. The council also heard from Jason Lubben
Reynolds Responds to Iowa DOGE Task Force Report
Governor Kim Reynolds has shared her initial response to the final report and recommendations from the Iowa DOGE Task Force. The governor was joined by task force chair Emily Schmitt during a press conference Monday in Des
RADIO IOWA: Feenstra Says Trade Disruption Payments to Farmers Should Be Last Resort
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says finding new markets for U.S. soybeans amid China’s boycott of American beans should be the priority, and federal trade disruption payments should be a last resort. “I think most farmers, we don’t
Cooler Nights Settle In Across the Area
While much of Iowa has had a mild start to fall, cooler nights are beginning to settle in across the region. Des Moines just recorded its first sub-43-degree low of the season on Sunday — the third-latest