Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting recap from Dec. 15
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a nearly $956,000 budget amendment during its regular meeting Monday morning at the Franklin County Courthouse. Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2025-75, which amends the fiscal year 2025–26 county budget. The
Fire reported at Hampton business
Hampton Fire crews along with Hampton Police responded to Brothers Auto Sales at 123 4th St. SE just before 1 p.m. today after a fire was reported at the business. Hampton Police Chief Mark Morrison tells RadioOnTheGo
Monday, December 15
Girls Basketball
West Marshall – 31
@ #10 (2A) Grundy Center – 53
Girls Wrestling
Quad @ Lake Mills
West Fork – 6
@ Lake Mills – 66
West Fork – 42
Vs. Northwood-Kensett – 12
West Fork – 0
Vs. Osage – 82
Girls Bowling
Grundy Center – 1815
@ Benton – 2128
Boys Bowling
Grundy Center – 2728
@ Benton – 2521
Iowa environmental researchers push back on clean water claims
According to a news story from Public News Service, the Iowa Farm Bureau has released a statement claiming that the state’s waterways are becoming cleaner, despite evidence that nitrates and phosphates are higher than ever. The chemicals
Scougal, Shirley June of Aplington – Funeral services Dec. 19
Funeral service for 89-year-old Shirley June Scougal of Aplington will be Friday 12/19/2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Open Bible in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.
Hansen, Renee of Hampton – Funeral service Dec. 19
Funeral service for 71-year-old Renee Hansen of Hampton will be Friday 12/19/2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hampton. Visitation will be Thursday,
Wordes, James Lee of Allison – Services pending
Services for 53-year-old James Lee Wordes of Allison are pending. Redman Funeral and Cremation Services in Clarksville is assisting the family. James Lee Wordes passed away from natural causes on Saturday, Dec. 13, at his home in
Flags at half-staff statewide for two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers
Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff in honor of two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers killed while deployed overseas. The order takes effect immediately and will remain in place
Grundy Center City Council sets agenda for Dec. 15 meeting
The Grundy Center City Council will meet in regular session tonight at City Hall. Council members are expected to act on several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to city code related to junk and junk vehicles. A
Rob Reiner and wife Michelle Singer found dead in their Los Angeles home
Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found stabbed to death at their Los Angeles home on Sunday. The couple’s family said in a statement via Variety: “It is with