Lead Poisoning Continues to Threaten Iowa’s Birds and Waterfowl, Experts Warn
Aubrey Brandt, a naturalist with Franklin and Wright County Conservation, reminds hunters and anglers that with most hunting seasons here, another threat is emerging in the wild—lead poisoning. Lead from traditional ammunition and fishing tackle often enters
Belmond and Rowan Mayors Face Challengers; Pool Bond on Ballot in Belmond
There are a few contested races in Wright County during this year’s city/school elections. In Rowan, incumbent Mayor Lennea Groom will be challenged by Dale Hollman. In Belmond, incumbent Mayor Frank Beminio will be challenged by Calista
Supervisors Set to Discuss County Projects and Contracts
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session Monday morning at 8:30 at the courthouse in Hampton. Among the items on the agenda, Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham will present plans and specifications for
Friday, October 24
Football
Class Eight-Player Playoffs First Round
Coon Rapids-Bayard – 68
@ Clarksville – 78
Class A Playoffs First Round
Belmond-Klemme – 7
@ #1 (A) MMCRU – 49
North Butler – 8
@ Madrid – 48
West Fork – 25 (OT)
@ #10 (A) Nashua-Plainfield – 23
Class 1A Playoffs First Round
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 48
@ Columbus Catholic – 27
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – 0
@ #2 (1A) Grundy Center – 57
Camanche – 7
@ #4 (1A) South Hardin – 35
Class 2A Playoffs First Round
Dike-New Hartford – 14
@ Wilton – 50
Woodward-Granger – 36
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 57
Regular Season
Benton – 56
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 28
RADIO IOWA: Pheasant Season Set To Open
The 100th pheasant season in Iowa opens Saturday and DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenshutz says it is setting up to be a good one. He says it was the fourth mildest winter in state history and virtually
IDALS Urges Iowans to Watch for Spotted Lanternfly
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is asking residents to watch for the spotted lanternfly, a colorful but destructive invasive insect that threatens Iowa’s crops and trees. Native to Asia, the pest was first found
Heartland Museum to Host Annual Holiday Craft Show Nov. 8
The Heartland Museum will welcome shoppers and craft lovers for its annual Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the museum’s community room, located at
Grundy County Food Pantry Urgently Seeking Donations Amid Shutdown
With the ongoing federal government shutdown, local food pantries are experiencing an increase in demand. Now, the Grundy County Food Pantry is asking for community support to help local families facing food insecurity. Feeding America reports that
DNH girls, Grundy Center girls, North Butler boys advance teams to State Cross Country
The Dike-New Hartford girls, Grundy Center girls and North Butler boys cross country teams each advanced to the state meet with qualifying performances at Thursday’s state qualifying meets. The Wolverines placed second with 66 points at the
Hampton-Dumont-CAL to host playoff game against Woodward-Granger
For the first time in 10 years, the Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will host a playoff game. They’ll welcome Woodward-Granger Friday for a Class 2A first round game that’ll air on 104.9 KLMJ. After a 4-4 regular season,