Chuck Grassley Completes 45th Annual 99 County Meetings
Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of New Hartford wrapped up his 45th annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties Thursday with a stop in West Bend, along with stops in Akron, Sheldon and Rock Rapids, continuing a tradition
Cerro Gordo County Warns Residents of Zoning Application Scam
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of an active scam aimed at individuals who have recently submitted applications to the county’s Board of Adjustment. In a press release sent Thursday, the sheriff’s office says
Pierson, Tom of Eldora – Funeral Service November 18th
Funeral Service for 76-year-old Tom Pierson of Eldora will be Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A private graveside service will be held at a later
RADIO IOWA: Iowa SNAP Benefits Expected by Friday
According to Radio Iowa, state officials say full SNAP benefits for November are expected to be distributed to all eligible Iowa households by today (Friday) following the end of the federal government shutdown. Some recipients may have
RADIO IOWA: Iowa Hunters Record Strong Deer Harvest
Hunters in Iowa have so far reported harvesting more than 22-thousand deer. Pete Hildreth is the Conservation and Recreation Division Administrator at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Clayton County has seen the most activity, as 799
Ammonia leak in Oklahoma hospitalizes dozens, forces hundreds to evacuate
A massive ammonia leak late Wednesday night in Weatherford, Oklahoma sent dozens to the hospital and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes, according to local authorities. Officials lifted evacuation orders Thursday morning after air quality
Body of missing West Virginia miner found after weeklong search
A West Virginia coal miner who had been missing for more than a week inside a flooded mine was found dead Thursday morning, ending an exhaustive search that gripped the local community and mining industry. The coal
Falcon Football looking to continue development through offseason
Coming off a 3-5 season in which they fell short of the playoffs, the Aplington-Parkersburg football team has entered the offseason. With his first season in the program under his belt, Head Coach Jeff Pikna says emphasizing
DNH Girls Hoops entering season with two returning starters
The Dike-New Hartford girls basketball team has begun preseason practices and has two returning starters from last year. Head Coach Matt Dove says juniors Payton Foster and Kailyn Meester have put themselves in position to be leaders
North Butler Boys Basketball Develops Identity with Returning Playmakers
The North Butler boys basketball team will begin their 2025-26 season with practices on Monday, seeking to build from a 8-15 overall finish last season. Head Coach Austin Guerrero on how the roster is taking shape. “We’ve