Wefel, Lucinda Sue Formerly of Clarksville – Funeral Service December 2nd
Funeral service for 79-year-old Lucinda “Cindy” Sue Wefel, formerly of Clarksville, will be Tuesday, December 2nd at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, Pleasant Valley rural Clarksville. Burial will be at the Pleasant Valley
Franklin Supervisors Set Hearing and Bid Schedule for Courthouse Repairs
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday and held a public hearing on the master matrix application for the Franklin Oakland 10 Site owned by Summitt Pork I LLP. No public comments were received and the
Decision on Franklin REC’s Light Up the Night Event Expected Friday Morning
In a press release sent Wednesday, Franklin REC says they are monitoring the weather forecast as they prepare for Saturday’s Light Up the Night event. The cooperative is working with the city of Hampton to ensure the
RADIO IOWA: John Deere’s sales slump continues
According to a news story from Radio Iowa, John Deere’s fourth quarter profits fell seven percent and the company’s CEO is warning 2026 may be another tough year for the world’s leading farm equipment manufacturer. John Deere
RADIO IOWA: Grassley says GOP may consider extending ACA subsidies
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says when health care goes up for discussion next month, it’s possible an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits will be on the table, according to a news story from Radio
Mason City man sentenced to 25 years on federal drug charges
A Mason City man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on multiple drug and firearm charges. Darius Stackhouse, 33, was sentenced Oct. 1 in U.S. District Court in Sioux City after a March 12
Hardin Supervisors Approve Tax Credits, Board of Health Appointments
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors reviewed several key matters Wednesday, focusing on tax credits, board appointments, infrastructure permits and regulatory reviews. Supervisors approved the 2025 homestead, nonstandard homestead, and military tax credits and exemptions—an action that
Belken, Jim of Alden – Graveside Service December 6th
Graveside service for 83-year-old Jim Belken of Alden will be Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is caring for the family. Jim
Iowa High School All-State Music Festival Concert Will Air on Iowa PBS
Several local musicians were selected to take part in the 2025 Iowa High School Music Association All-State Festival on November 20-22 hosted by Iowa State University. Local vocal selections included: Aplington-Parkersburg: Sierra Sessler – Soprano 2, Emily
Strong Morning Winds Continue Across Northern Iowa Communities
Edited to correct cities listed as part of the advisory: A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. for Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo Counties in our broadcast area — including area cities such as Hampton,