Winter doesn’t slow beavers down, says local naturalist
Winter may slow many animals down, but not all wildlife disappears when the snow arrives. According to Butler County Naturalist Annette Wittrock, one animal in particular has been leaving clear signs of its winter activity across the
Hampton Council holds regular meeting Monday
The Hampton City Council Monday met in regular session and approved on the second reading an ordinance which proposes a new no-parking zone on the south side of 3rd Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast to the
Ice fishing not advised across much of Iowa
Iowa’s stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures has deteriorated the quality of ice across much of the state south of Iowa Hwy. 3, to the point where any remaining ice is considered unsafe and ice fishing is discouraged.
Belmond City Council meeting recap from Dec. 15
The Belmond City Council met in regular session Monday, Dec. 15, approving multiple resolutions related to financing, infrastructure and city operations. During the meeting, the council approved the issuance of $5.13 million in general obligation capital loan
Iowa Falls City Council meeting recap from Dec. 15
The Iowa Falls City Council met in regular session Monday, Dec. 15, at City Hall, approving several items related to grant agreements, ordinances and appointments. Council members set Jan. 19 as the date for public hearings on
Grittmann, Timothy of Waverly – Memorial Service December 26th
Memorial service for 43-year-old Timothy Grittmann of Waverly will be Friday, December 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodley Funeral Home in Allison. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Woodley Funeral Home
Tuesday, December 23
Girls Basketball
Clarksville
@ Riceville – 5:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Clarksville
@ Riceville – 6:30 p.m.
Boys Wrestling
Quad @ Eagle Grove – 6:00 p.m.
North Butler/Clarksville
Vs. Newman Catholic
North Butler/Clarksville
@ Eagle Grove
North Butler/Clarksville
Vs. Saint Ansgar
Iowa gas prices fall ahead of holiday travel
Gas prices across Iowa continue to trend lower as the holiday travel period approaches. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa is $2.42 per gallon as of Tuesday, down 6 cents from
RADIO IOWA: Some schools districts pushing for more state funding
According to a news story from Radio Iowa, five Iowa school districts have passed resolutions to push for a larger increase in public school funding in an initiative started by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement called “Public
Grandon, Mary Beth – Funeral service Dec. 28
Funeral service for 70-year-old Mary Beth Grandon of Aplington will be Sunday 12/28/2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Seventh Day Adventist Church in Waterloo. Adams Celebration of Life in Iowa Falls is assisting the family. Mary