RADIO IOWA: Bill Would Require Study of Fertilizer Market
Senators from Iowa and Wisconsin recently re-introduced a bill that would require the USDA to study competition in the fertilizer market and its impact on prices paid by farmers. Three companies dominate fertilizer production in North America,
Senate Hopeful Jim Carlin Visiting Grundy Center This Week
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Carlin will attend the Grundy County Central Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Landmark Restaurant in Grundy Center. Carlin, who previously served
Local Nonprofits Invited to Apply for United Way Community Impact Grants
United Way of North Central Iowa has opened its Letters of Intent process for 2026 Community Impact Funding. Local nonprofit organizations working to improve lives across North Iowa are invited to submit a Letter of Intent by
Carnegie Corporation to Award $10,000 to Hampton Public Library
The Hampton Public Library on Tuesday announced it is one of about 1,280 Carnegie Libraries across the United States that will receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of America’s 250th
Emerson, Newgaard Face Off Again in Iowa Falls Mayoral Race
There will be another contested race for Iowa Falls Mayor during this year’s city/school election. Incumbent Mayor Mike Emerson will be challenged by former Mayor Gene Newgaard. Newgaard served in this role from 2013 to 2021 before
Aplington-Parkersburg bond referendum election happening next week
The Aplington-Parkersburg School District is asking voters to consider a $16.3 million bond proposal in next week’s general election. The funds would support secure entrances, HVAC and system upgrades, and essential building improvements at both the Aplington
RADIO IOWA: Feenstra Makes It Official: He’s Running for Governor
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra made it official today. He’s running for governor. Feenstra formed an exploratory committee in May to raise money for the race, but kicked his campaign off this morning with a video. Feenstra has
Hardin County Supervisors to Consider Temporary Hiring Freeze
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the courthouse large conference room in Eldora. Supervisors will consider approving a resolution for a temporary hiring freeze, along with utility permits for
Benson, Garry D. of Eldora – Funeral Service Nov. 1
Funeral service for 77-year-old Garry D. Benson of Eldora will be Saturday 11/1/2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in
Heimann Saw Shop and Museum Adding New Displays and Exhibits
A Grundy County man’s lifelong interest in chainsaws has grown into one of Iowa’s most unique museums. Mark Heimann says his passion for chainsaws began out of necessity, evolved into a hobby, and eventually, the Heimann Saw