Few Contests in This Year’s Hampton City Election
Voters in Hampton will see a relatively quiet ballot in this year’s city election, with no races being contested. Mayor Steve Birdsall is seeking another two-year term and is running unopposed. Five council seats are up for
Digging Into Soil Health: Compaction School Coming to Boone
Soil compaction caused by farm machinery and field traffic will be discussed at an upcoming event near Boone on November 14th. The event will cover methods to minimize this issue and mitigate any soil compaction that may
Thursday, October 23
Cross Country
1A State Qualifying Meet @ Newman Catholic
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarksville, West Fork)
Girls Individual Qualifier:
9th. Makenna Dick, West Fork – 20:32
1A State Qualifying Meet @ South Hamilton
(North Butler)
Boys Team Qualifier:
2. North Butler – 122
Boys Individual Qualifiers:
5. Ezra Almelien, North Butler – 17:15
8. Brady Henning, North Butler – 17:29
2A State Qualifying Meet @ Eagle Grove
(BK-CGD, Dike-New Hartford)
Girls Team Qualifier:
2. Dike-New Hartford – 66
Girls Individual Qualifiers:
8. Olivia Petullo, Dike-New Hartford – 21:20
13. Lucy Epley, Dike-New Hartford – 21:46
Boys Individual Qualifier:
10. Sully O’Neill, Dike-New Hartford – 17:35
2A State Qualifying Meet @ Regina, Iowa City
(Grundy Center)
Girls Team Qualifier:
3. Grundy Center – 103
Girls Individual Qualifiers:
3. Grace Storjohann, Grundy Center – 19:57
11. Evelyn Geerdes, Grundy Center – 20:57
Boys Individual Qualifiers:
1. Emerson Vokes, Grundy Center – 15:49
13. Leo Block, Grundy Center – 17:26
14. Jayce Fryslie, Grundy Center – 17:33
2A State Qualifying Meet @ Oelwein
(South Hardin)
Boys Individual Qualifier:
15. Jonah Vanderwilt, South Hardin – 17:25
Hampton Entrepreneur Billie Asmus Describes Journey to “Shark Tank”
Local entrepreneur and founder of Repaint Studios, Billie Asmus, made an appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank earlier this month, securing a deal with Shark Barbara Corcoran, and Chip and Joanna Gaines of TLC’s “Fixer Upper.” Asmus pitched
Naig Encourages Iowa Farmers to Plant Cover Crops and Save on Insurance
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa farmers to plant cover crops this fall to improve soil health, enhance water quality, and save on next year’s crop insurance premiums. The savings come through the Iowa Department
RADIO IOWA: Audit Planned for State Agency That Granted License to Ex-Des Moines Superintendent
The State Auditor’s Office will review the procedures a state agency used to issue a professional administrator’s license to Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent who faces federal gun charges and is accused of falsely claiming
Clarksville Mayor Addresses Citizen Complaint on Vacant Homes
The Clarksville City Council met in regular session Monday night, October 20, at City Hall. Mayor Heuer addressed a citizen complaint about vacant buildings in the city. He noted the difficulty in pursuing action without written complaints,
Reynolds Prepares for Possible SNAP Disruption
As the government shutdown continues in Washington, Reynolds has directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to begin holding regular calls with food banks across the state. The goal is to coordinate efforts and ensure
Gas Prices Edge Higher Across Iowa This Week
Drivers across the area are paying a bit more at the pump this week. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports the statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline rose seven cents to $2.81 per gallon,
Supervisors Approve Utility Permit, WageWorks Plan, and Personnel Update
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors approved several key items during Wednesday’s regular meeting. A utility permit for ITC Midwest LLC was approved, allowing planned infrastructure replacement work to move forward. The board also renewed the county’s