City of Hampton Election Recap
Voters took to the polls on Tuesday to decide the city elections in Hampton. Incumbent Mayor Steve Birdsall, who was unopposed, will retain his position after receiving 318 votes. In Ward 1, Kristin Roode was unopposed and
Franklin County Voters Elect New Mayor in Alexander
The city and school election in Franklin County on Tuesday featured one contested mayoral race, resulting in a new mayor in Alexander. Challenger Jason Christensen defeated incumbent Mayor Thomas Schear 19-5. In Ackley, four candidates sought three
Butler County Election Recap: New Mayors Elected in Greene, Dumont and Allison
There will be a new mayor in Greene. Galen Lindell received 139 votes in the Greene Mayoral Race, Kristopher Dralle received 138 and incumbent Mayor Warren Van Dyke received 90 votes. In Clarksville, Mayor Jerald Heuer will
Hardin County Election Recap: Emerson Re-Elected Iowa Falls Mayor After Narrow Victory
Iowa Falls Mayor Mike Emerson will serve another term after winning a closely contested race during Tuesday’s city/school election. Emerson defeated challenger Gene Newgaard by a vote count of 518-499. On the Iowa Falls City Council, four
Wright County Election Recap: Hollman Elected Mayor of Rowan; Beminio Wins Reelection in Belmond
The city/school elections in Wright County featured a few contested mayoral races and brought a new mayor to Rowan. Incumbent Mayor Lennea Groom was defeated by current council member Dale Hollman by a vote count of 25-9.
Pesticide Applicator Training Set for December 10 in Hampton
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Franklin County will host a continuing instruction course for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, December 10. The training will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin County
Puffer Roske Farms Donates Food Amid SNAP Struggles, Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues to affect families relying on SNAP benefits, Puffer Roske Farms is stepping in to help those in need. Located at the junction of Highways 57 and 65 northeast of Iowa Falls, the
Rowan City Council Discusses Vicious Dog Ordinance Following Incident
The Rowan City Council took action on a vicious dog incident during its regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Mayor Lennea Groom told the council she was contacted by the Wright County Sheriff last week after a
From 60s to 30s: Temperature Drop Coming This Weekend
The month of November kicked off with clouds and slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures, but there was a rebound, as the start of this week began with sunny skies and slightly above normal temperatures for this time of year.
Tuesday, November 4
IGHSAU Volleyball State Tournament
3A Quarterfinals
#8 Mount Vernon – 0
Vs. #1 Western Christian – 3 (25-12, 25-20, 25-16)
#7 Mid-Prairie – 0
Vs. #2 Assumption – 3 (25-19, 25-10, 25-15)
#5 Humboldt – 3 (25-16, 25-15, 25-21)
Vs. #4 Cherokee – 0
#6 Kuemper Catholic – 3 (25-27, 25-17, 25-16, 25-22)
Vs. #3 Red Oak – 1
2A Quarterfinals
#8 Wapsie Valley – 0
Vs. #1 Denver – 3 (25-14, 25-11, 25-17)
#7 Aplington-Parkersburg – 0
Vs. #2 Dike-New Hartford – 3 (25-9, 28-26, 25-21)
#5 Beckman Catholic – 2
Vs. #4 Grundy Center – 3 (20-25, 10-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13)
#6 Regina Catholic – 1
Vs. #3 Hinton – 3 (25-18, 25-17, 20-25, 25-23)
1A Quarterfinals
#8 East Mills – 0
Vs. #1 Saint Ansgar – 3 (25-11, 25-16, 25-18)
#7 Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 1
Vs. #2 Janesville – 3 (25-23, 23-25, 25-19, 25-18)
#5 BCLUW – 2
Vs. #4 Dunkerton – 3 (25-20, 25-17, 17-25, 22-25, 15-8)
#6 Sidney – 0
Vs. #3 North Tama – 3 (25-19, 25-21, 26-24)