Naig responds to federal farm assistance announcement
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says newly announced federal assistance will offer short-term relief for farmers facing low commodity prices and high input costs. The Trump Administration this week unveiled a $12 billion package to support
RADIO IOWA: Iowa fire chief offers tips to reduce fire risks during December
The twinkling lights on a tree decked with ornaments can look beautiful, but one expert reminds you to take precautions, especially if you have a fresh-cut tree inside the house this month. Webster City Fire Chief Chuck
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Girls Basketball
Belmond-Klemme – 30
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Boys Basketball
Belmond-Klemme – 81
@ Central Springs – 54
CGD School Board sets meeting agenda for Dec. 11
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School Board will meet Thursday morning for its organizational session followed by its regular December meeting. The retiring board will convene at 7 a.m. to approve the agenda, review election results and formally adjourn.
Hit-and-run in Coulter under investigation by sheriff’s office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run accident reported late Sunday night in Coulter. Authorities say a caller reported at 9:47 p.m. that his 2022 Honda had been struck while parked on the street in
Franklin County Board of Supervisors provide FY27 budget guidance
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Monday in regular session. Supervisors received a cost estimate update on the courthouse electrical upgrade project from Facilities Director Ryan Peterson, who said the project continues to move forward. Bri
Fisher, Gene A. of Iowa Falls – Celebration of Life Dec. 13
A celebration of life for 76-year-old Gene A Fisher of Iowa Falls will be Saturday 12/13/2025 from 12-2 p.m. at Adams Celebration of Life in Owasa. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Adams
Iowa shoppers may soon be asked to make a delivery on the way home
Small Iowa businesses struggling to compete with giants like Amazon might consider what’s called crowd-shipping, where customers — who are not store employees — would be asked to deliver merchandise ordered online in exchange for a reward.
Diversifying away from coal and natural gas in rural Iowa
Rural Iowans could face rising energy costs as winter sets in. A report from Public News Service says that utility companies continue to look for alternatives to coal for home heating, research shows there are market factors
Franklin Supervisors Weigh FY2027 Budget Guidelines, Drainage Costs
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors meets this (Mon) morning at the courthouse in Hampton, with budget planning and drainage system costs on the agenda. Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham is scheduled to provide a department update.