Clarksville City Council Weighs Fuel Monitoring Options, Discusses Traffic Safety

The Clarksville City Council met in regular session Monday and received an update from CPA Larry Pump, who presented the city’s annual examination results, offering recommendations for improvement. The council discussed leasing fuel barrels from the Co-op
Everman, Sherilyn of Iowa Falls – Service Pending

Service for 72-year-old Sherilyn Kay Everman of Iowa Falls is pending, through Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Sherilyn Kay Everman passed away Thursday, November 6th at her home in Iowa Falls.
Ballot Shortage in Iowa Falls; County Auditor Says Process Worked as Planned

Following reports of ballots running out at a voting precinct in Iowa Falls on Election Day, Hardin County Auditor Jolene Pieters confirmed that election officials were prepared for the possibility and had procedures in place to ensure
Concerns Raised Over Construction Debris, Downtown Bench Stability in Clarion

The Clarion City Council met Tuesday. During public comment, Janelle Basinger of Reel & Rooted reported a garbage nuisance from a construction site near her shop. Basinger detailed the situation to the council and described efforts already
Eric Arenholz Named Franklin County Emergency Management Coordinator

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Franklin County Emergency Management Commission, the board unanimously selected Eric Arenholz of Hampton as the new Emergency Management Coordinator. Arenholz has been a member of the Hampton Fire Department for 20 years
Thursday, November 6
IGHSAU Volleyball State Tournament
5A Championship
#2 Ankeny Centennial – 0
Vs. #1 Waukee Northwest – 3 (25-10, 25-21, 25-18)
4A Championship
#5 North Scott – 3 (23-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-19)
Vs. #2 Sioux Center – 1
3A Championship
#5 Humboldt – 0
Vs. #2 Assumption – 3 (25-20, 25-17, 25-22)
2A Championship
#3 Hinton – 2
Vs. #1 Denver – 3 (25-22, 26-28, 21-25, 25-18, 15-11)
1A Championship
#2 Janesville – 1
Vs. #1 Saint Ansgar – 3 (14-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-20)
Small Increase at the Pump for Iowa Drivers This Week

Iowa motorists are paying slightly more at the pump this week. AAA reports the average price for regular unleaded gasoline has risen one cent to $2.81 per gallon. That’s still two cents lower than at this time
Iowa Awaits Rural Health Funding Decision by Year’s End

Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced that Iowa has officially submitted its application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, an initiative overseen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. If the plan is fully funded, Iowa
Gusty Winds, Fire Danger Today; Sharp Cooldown Ahead

The National Weather Service says central Iowa could see hazardous conditions today as gusty winds and low humidity increase the risk of grass or field fires. Residents are urged to use caution with outdoor burning. Forecasters also
Death toll rises to 12 in UPS plane crash near Louisville, KY airport; search for missing continues

The death toll has risen to 12, with dozens others injured, after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, igniting a massive fire and leaving widespread destruction