Clarion Receives $20,000 Grant to Assess Housing Needs
The city of Clarion’s Development Alliance was one of six Iowa communities to receive a $20,000 Empower Rural Iowa grant to assess local housing needs in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The grants, awarded
Oltman, Jolene Formerly of Grundy Center – Private Family Burial to be Held
A private family burial for 59-year-old Jolene Jane Oltman of Glenwood, formerly of Grundy Center, will be held. Abels Funeral and Cremation Services, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center is assisting the family. Jolene Jane Oltman passed away
Vokes goes back-to-back, highlighting day one of State Cross Country
For the second consecutive season, Grundy Center senior Emerson Vokes is the Class 2A boys cross country champion. He led the field in 15:42, 36 seconds ahead of the next best finisher. “It’s just really cool to
Police Staffing and EMS Building Update Highlight Grundy Center Council Meeting Monday
The Grundy Center City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday with several items on the agenda. Council members are expected to consider awarding a BIG (Business Innovations Grant) Grant to David Brown, owner of Dave’s Heating
“Full Shelves, Full Hearts”: Local Businesses Launch Holiday Food Drive
A group of Franklin County organizations are teaming up to support local families this holiday season. Franklin REC, Center One, the Franklin County Extension Office, Hampton Community Christian Daycare, and First Security Bank & Trust locations in
Feeding the Forest: How Acorns Power Iowa’s Wildlife
The past few years have been what foresters call “mast years” for oaks and walnuts across northeast Iowa. During prolonged drought, such as the one that has gripped the area since 2020, trees shift energy toward producing
Juvenile Arrested After Domestic Assault Incident in Parkersburg
Thursday night, the Parkersburg Police Department with assistance from the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, was called out on the report of a domestic assault at a residence along 4th Street in Parkersburg. Butler County Sheriff Jason Johnson
Trick-or-Treat Fun Coming to Franklin General This Saturday
Costumes, candy and plenty of smiles will fill the halls of Franklin Country View and Franklin General Assisted Living in Hampton. The facility is hosting trick-or-treating this Saturday, giving residents a chance to enjoy the holiday right
Fareway Launches November Effort to Support Local Food Assistance
As initiatives are beginning to help offset the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits, Fareway Stores, Inc. has announced it will be running a month-long initiative throughout November to support those in need. CEO Reynolds Cramer says customers can
Friday, October 31
Cross Country
IHSAA and IGHSAU Cross Country Championships – click for results
Football
Class Eight-Player Playoffs Second Round
Clarksville – 32
@ #8 (8) Don Bosco – 69
Class A Playoffs Second Round
West Fork – 20
@ #2 (A) Saint Ansgar – 53
Class 1A Playoffs Second Round
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 7
@ #2 (1A) Grundy Center – 42
Ridge View – 0
@ #4 (2A) South Hardin – 20
Class 2A Playoffs Second Round
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 7
@ #4 (2A) Osage – 27