Ag Pest Control Course Offered November 19 in Hampton

Franklin County farmers and commercial pesticide applicators can mark their calendars—an Ag Pest Control continuing education course is coming to Hampton on Wednesday, November 19. Hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the course runs from
Iowa Parks Prep for Winter, Fall Fishing

Iowa’s state parks are preparing for colder weather as the fall camping season winds down. Facilities are being winterized across the state with shower houses closing, and water is being shut off at campgrounds. Campers can still
Frost Advisory in Effect for North-Central Iowa

A Frost Advisory is in effect this (Wednesday) morning for parts of north-central Iowa, including Franklin, Hardin, and Wright counties. The National Weather Service says temperatures dipped to around 32 degrees overnight, allowing the possibility of frost
White House says there are ‘no plans in the immediate future” for Trump-Putin meeting

Plans for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to be off the table for now, despite Trump’s recent claim that the two leaders would soon meet in Budapest to discuss
Bulldog Volleyball thoroughly swept by Roland-Story Tuesday

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL volleyball team couldn’t keep up with the high-powered offense of #10 (3A) Roland-Story, and fell 3-0 in Tuesday’s 3A Region 5 first round match, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. The set scores were 25-14, 25-12,
U.S. Marshal, suspect injured during incident in Los Angeles immigration enforcement operation

According to federal officials, two people — a Deputy U.S. marshal and the suspect — were injured Tuesday morning during an immigration enforcement operation in South Los Angeles. Sources told news outlet CNN that the incident unfolded
Falcon Volleyball beginning playoffs Wednesday

The #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball team will begin postseason play Wednesday by hosting Alta-Aurelia in a 2A Region 7 quarterfinal. It’ll air on 99 The Wave and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The Falcons (25-10) will begin their quest
Iowa Falls-Alden Volleyball Falls at New Hampton in Class 3A Regional Quarterfinal

The Iowa Falls-Alden volleyball team challenged New Hampton early in sets but fell behind late in three of the four contested sets, falling 3-1 in a Class 3A Region 5 quarterfinal on Tuesday, as aired on 99
Local Runners Eye State Berths at Class 3A Qualifying Meet

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Iowa Falls-Alden varsity boys and girls cross country teams will travel to Ames on Wednesday for a Class 3A state-qualifying meet. Runners will compete on the Iowa State Cross Country Course. The first three
AGWSR Volleyball Takes on St.Edmond in a 1A Regional Quarterfinal

The AGWSR volleyball team will look to advance back to a regional semifinal for the first time since 2023, as they face St.Edmond in a Class 1A Region 8 quarterfinal on Wednesday. The match will air on