Eekhoff, Hemmo of Belmond – Funeral Service December 6th

Funeral service for 86-year-old Hemmo Eekhoff of Belmond will be Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond. Burial will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be Friday,
Hauge, Sharron of Belmond – Memorial Service December 5th

Memorial service for 79-year-old Sharron Hauge of Belmond will be Friday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 to
Hill, Duane of Thornton – Celebration of Life December 10th

A celebration of life for 66-year-old Duane Hill of Thornton will be Wednesday, December 10th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Adams American Legion Post 146 in Adams, Minnesota. Burial will be held at a later
RADIO IOWA: Feenstra Says He’s Pushing FEMA to Approve Buyouts for Iowa Cities Hit by Flooding

Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says after flooding hit communities in his district in mid-2024 he’s been meeting regularly with FEMA officials to talk about progress — and Feenstra says he’s pushing FEMA to approve federal funding for
Longtime Resident Tim Junker Steps Into Allison Mayor Role

The city of Allison will see a new but familiar face in the mayor’s seat next month as Tim Junker was elected during November’s city/school election. Junker ran unopposed as current Mayor Scot Henrichs did not seek
Rowan council begins process on Main Street properties

The Rowan City Council met Monday night and addressed several items, including road maintenance, abandoned properties and community projects. During public input, Wright County Economic Development Director Darrel Steven Carlyle introduced his successor, Aaron Budweg, as Carlyle
Tuesday, December 2
Girls Basketball
Aplington-Parkersburg – 64
@ AGWSR – 16
Janesville – 38
@ Clarksville – 58
Hudson – 56
@ Dike-New Hartford – 38
#10 (2A) Grundy Center – 45
@ South Hardin – 35
Nevada – 24
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 42
North Butler – 47
@ Northwood-Kensett – 29
Boys Basketball
Aplington-Parkersburg – 66
@ AGWSR – 25
Janesville – 72
@ Clarksville – 27
Hudson – 41
@ Dike-New Hartford – 50
Grundy Center – 49
@ South Hardin – 40
Nevada – 73
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 40
North Butler – 52
@ Northwood-Kensett – 28
Boys Wrestling
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 34
@ Lake Mills – 43
Humboldt County Sheriff investigates accidental shooting near Goldfield

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office says a 26-year-old man died Friday night after an accidental shooting inside a rural residence. According to a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release, the Humboldt County Dispatch Center received a 911
Geiken, Marie of Wellsburg – Funeral Service December 4th

Funeral service for 81-year-old Marie Geiken of Wellsburg will be Thursday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Wellsburg. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Abels
CGD school board sets orientation session for new members

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District will hold a new member Board of Directors orientation work session this week. The session is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon at 120 Central Ave. E. in Clarion. Training will be