Rockwell council sets Wednesday meeting agenda

The Rockwell City Council will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the council chambers. Agenda items under new business include a public hearing on a property sale, the third reading of a zoning ordinance, discussion
Hardin County Supervisors to meet Wednesday

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday in the courthouse large conference room. Supervisors are set to review the 2025 Hardin County Weed Commissioner Report and act on the resignation of Milo Nelson as Concord
Holub, Scott Dale of Clarksville – Funeral service Dec. 4

Funeral service for 55-year-old Scott Dale Holub of Clarksville will be Thursday 12/4/2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Burial will be in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be Wednesday,
Peterson, Dennis of Bristow – Funeral service Dec. 3

Funeral service for 71-year-old Dennis Peterson of Bristow will be Wednesday 12/3/2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Northeast Iowa Christian Service Camp outside of Bristow. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec.
Butt, Betty L. of Hampton – Funeral service Dec. 6

Funeral service for 96-year-old Betty L. Butt of Hampton will be Saturday 12/6/2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. from at the
Schult, Marilyn Joan of Hubbard, formerly of Eldora – Services pending

Services for 89-year-old Marilyn Joan Schult of Hubbard, formerly of Eldora are pending. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Marilyn Joan Schult passed away Saturday, Nov. 29th at the Hubbard Care Center.
Monday, December 1
Girls Basketball
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 44
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 69
Belmond-Klemme – 41
@ Northwood-Kensett – 26
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 6
@ Eagle Grove – 91
West Fork – 35
@ #9 (3A) Forest City – 76
Boys Basketball
Sumner-Fredericksburg
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 7:45 p.m.
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 81
@ Eagle Grove – 54
Iowa Falls-Alden – 35
@ West Marshall – 54
Franklin County Board receives updates, discusses spraying contract 12/1/25

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for its regular session at the courthouse. During committee updates, Board member McVicker reported attending a Northeast Iowa Workforce Development Finance Committee meeting. Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham
Applications open for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says applications are now open for the next round of Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants. The program offers matching awards of up to $25,000 to help farmers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations
Smith encourages holiday giving through IAble accounts

State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to consider contributions to IAble accounts as a meaningful holiday gift for individuals with disabilities. IAble, the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience plan, allows account owners and their support