Revitalize Dumont eyes next phase after a year of community-driven progress

Revitalize Dumont’s restoration effort at the town’s former school building has turned into something larger than a construction project — it has become a community movement. That momentum was on full display Wednesday evening as the nonprofit
Winter weather returns: Northern Iowa braces for significant snowfall

A band of moderate to heavy snow is expected to move across north central Iowa this weekend, with local snowfall amounts reaching up to eight inches. Most of the northern half of the state can expect widespread
Clarksville City Council was informed of resident concerns Monday

The Clarksville City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 1. City Clerk Molly Bohlen stated that a resident called with two concerns to be addressed at a future council meeting. The first was about an
RADIO IOWA: Penguin walking could help avoid nasty falls

It may sound silly and look unusual, but experts say Iowans should consider walking like penguins in cold, icy conditions to help prevent falls. The technique involves taking short, deliberate steps, keeping your center of gravity over
RADIO IOWA: Fifth Safe Haven baby of the year turned over

According to Radio Iowa, the state reports that another baby has been turned over under Iowa’s Safe Haven Law. The baby boy was born Oct. 6 and will be placed with a foster family until a permanent
Allison City Council sets agenda for Dec. 8 meeting

The Allison City Council is preparing for its next regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, where members will review and approve bids for park mowing and snow removal and consider two budget transfer resolutions. Also, according to
Friday, December 5
Girls Basketball
AGWSR – 38
@ East Marshall – 53
#15 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 71
@ Columbus Catholic – 22
Belmond-Klemme – 22
@ Lake Mills – 60
St. Edmond – 47
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 7
Clarksville – 47
@ Don Bosco – 10
Dike-New Hartford – 31
@ #10 (2A) Grundy Center – 53
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 15
@ Clear Lake – 59
Algona – 67
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 23
Newman Catholic – 54
@ North Butler – 40
Boys Basketball
AGWSR – 46
@ East Marshall – 76
Aplington-Parkersburg – 68
@ Columbus Catholic – 53
Belmond-Klemme – 89 OT
@ Lake Mills – 83
St. Edmond – 81
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 54
Clarksville – 36
@ Don Bosco – 57
Dike-New Hartford – 51
@ Grundy Center – 64
Newman Catholic – 47
@ North Butler – 46
Girls Wrestling
Dan Gable Donnybrook Tournament @ Xtream Arena
(AP-GC)
Team Score – Day 2
25. AP-GC – 134
Boys Wrestling
Cliff Keen Independence Invitational
(Clarion-Goldfield-Dows)
Team Score – Day 1
1. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 186.5
Dan Gable Donnybrook Tournament @ Xtream Arena
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL)
Team Score – Day 1
34. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 38.5
Girls Bowling
Grundy Center
@ Charles City – 4:00 p.m.
Boys Bowling
Grundy Center
@ Charles City – 4:00 p.m.
Grassley backs legislation expanding medical nutrition coverage

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker have introduced the Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act, a bipartisan bill designed to improve access to medically necessary nutrition for people with digestive or inherited metabolic disorders.
Rieks, Audrey Ruth of Hubbard – Funeral Service December 6th

Funeral service for 88-year-old Audrey Ruth Rieks of Hubbard will be Saturday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m. at the Hubbard Community Center. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30
RADIO IOWA: Representative Hinson prefers deposits in HSAs to Affordable Care Act subsidies

According to a news story from Radio Iowa, Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who represents Iowa’s 2nd District, says she expects a bipartisan solution to emerge to resolve the debate over the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies