Iowa High School All-State Music Festival Local Selections Announced
Several local musicians were selected during all-state auditions on Saturday, to take part in the 2025 Iowa High School Music Association All-State Festival in November. Local vocal selections include: Aplington-Parkersburg: Sierra Sessler – Soprano 2, Emily Story
Three Finalists Named in CGD Superintendent Search
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District has announced three finalists in its search for the next superintendent. The candidates are current CGD PreK-8 Principal Jared Carder, Ken Kasper, the shared superintendent of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura and Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock schools, and
RADIO IOWA: ISU Building Computer Game to Help First Responders During Disasters
Engineers at Iowa State University are developing a computer game to help emergency responders think on their feet in crisis situations. In the game, players are assigned to different roles like fire, EMS or county emergency managers,
Mason City Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
The Mason City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning. According to police, officers were called to a disturbance at a private residence on 29th Street Southwest around 3:55 a.m. While responding, officers
Monday, October 27
Volleyball
2A Region 2 Semifinal
South Hardin – 0
@ #2 (2A) Dike-New Hartford – 3 (25-5, 25-7, 25-8)
2A Region 4 Semifinal
Earlham – 0
@ #4 (2A) Grundy Center – 3 (25-10, 25-6, 25-17)
2A Region 7 Semifinal
East Sac County – 0
@ #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 3 (25-8, 25-12, 25-16)
Traffic Stop in Williams Leads to Drug Arrest and Felony Charges
A Williams woman is facing several felony charges following a narcotics investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, on Oct. 24 around 4:50 p.m., a deputy on patrol
Franklin County Board Awards Audit Contract, Reviews Courthouse Project Costs
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors handled a full agenda on Monday, Oct. 27, at the courthouse in Hampton. Supervisors approved plans and a Feb. 17, 2026 letting for an HMA resurfacing with milling project on County
Hampton, Sheffield, and Clarksville Move Trick-or-Treat Nights Due to Playoff Games
Some area communities are adjusting their trick-or-treat schedules due to local football teams advancing in the postseason. In Hampton, the Hampton-Dumont-CAL Bulldogs will face Osage in playoff action Friday night, prompting the city to move its trick-or-treating
Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers Hosting 20th Annual “Farming for the Future” Event
Iowa livestock producers will have an opportunity to learn more about building financial stability and planning for the next generation during the upcoming Farming for the Future Conference. The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers will host its
Steinmeyer, Marvin Lee of Grundy Center – Funeral Service Nov. 1st
Funeral service for 93-year-old Marvin Lee Steinmeyer of Grundy Center will be Saturday 11/1/2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation