Velasquez, Raul of Hampton – Visitation November 19th
Visitation for 78-year-old Raul Velasquez of Hampton will be Wednesday, November 19th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton Raul Velasquez passed away Thursday, November 13th at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Brood, Robert “Bob” of Rockwell – Funeral Service November 29th
Funeral Service for 91-year-old Robert “Bob” Brood of Rockwell will be Saturday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery in Swaledale. Visitation
Belmond City Council Sets Monday Meeting Agenda
The Belmond City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 17. The agenda includes several consent items, including approval of the resignation of Police Officer Lucas Kleckner. In new business, the council will consider approving a bond counsel engagement
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Announces 2025 Operation Christmas Meal Giveaway Locations
The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has announced its locations for this year’s Operation Christmas Meal giveaways. The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation will hand out 27,000 free pork loins during 16 different Operation Christmas Meal events
CGD Board Considers Return to Two-Principal Model
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board met Thursday and heard reports on academic priorities, activities, and administrative needs. High School Principal Adam Vorrie outlined three districtwide priorities identified by staff and students: improving school safety, strengthening professional learning communities,
Grundy Center Council Sets Monday Session Agenda
The Grundy Center City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Nov. 17. The council will consider several items on the consent agenda, including two requests related to the Main Street Mingle on Nov. 28. Those
Sheffield Council Updates Noise Ordinance, Discusses Park Accessibility Improvements
At Monday’s Sheffield City Council meeting, the council approved the first and second readings of Ordinance #196, updating the city’s noise pollution regulations and approved to waive the third reading. The council reviewed asbestos removal and demolition
Talking Turkey: Local Naturalist Explains the Bird’s Backstory
As the holidays draw near, it’s a great time to take a closer look at one of North America’s most iconic birds: the turkey. During a recent appearance on KLMJ’s Outdoors in North Iowa program, Aubrey Brandt,
Friday, November 14
IHSAA Football State Playoffs
1A Semifinals
#3 Regina – 31
Vs. #2 Grundy Center – 12
#4 South Hardin – 7
Vs. #1 West Lyon – 21
5A Semifinals
#6 Valley – 10
Vs. #1 Dowling Catholic – 14
#4 Iowa City Liberty – 31
Vs. #2 Waukee Northwest – 15
Chicken Request and New No-Parking Zone Highlight Hampton Council Meeting
The Hampton City Council Thursday approved a request for chickens on a property within city limits for Maricela Rodriguez and Mary Villanueva at 1013 4th Street Southeast. The council previously denied a request from them during the