Grundy County Board of Supervisors set meeting agenda for Dec.29
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Monday, December 29. The board will receive a department report from County Engineer Jeff Skalberg. The board will reappoint Carl Huber to the Veterans Affairs
Property taxes, budget shortfalls, and eminent domain: Iowa prepares for 2026 session
The Iowa Legislature convenes January 12th for the 2026 session, with lawmakers expected to tackle a crowded agenda. Property tax reform and the state’s budget top the list, alongside renewed debate over eminent domain after Governor Kim
Franklin County Board of Supervisors sets agenda for Dec. 29 meeting
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Dec. 29 at the Franklin County Courthouse in Hampton. Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham will provide a department update, followed by the opening of ditch and roadway spraying
Aplington-Parkersburg Board of Education sets meeting agenda for Dec. 29
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting and a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 29 at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. The organizational meeting includes review of certified school board election and
Latimer Grocery is honored to be recognized as Ernst small business of the week
Photo Courtesy of Latimer Grocery U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, through a press-release on Monday, December 22, recognized Latimer Grocery in Franklin County as her small business of the week. Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee,
Saturday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Sierra Showalter, Sheffield (15) Sandy Eckhardt, Hampton (Winner) Raelene Borcherding, Hampton Gene Bobst
North Butler Girls Basketball learns from ’25, builds towards ’26 slate
The North Butler girls basketball team arrived at the holiday break with a record of 3-5 overall and 2-4 in the Top of Iowa Conference East. A top stat for the Bearcats through their first eight games
Defense sets tone as CGD boys sit near top of NCC
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) boys basketball team is beginning to define its identity as the calendar turns toward January, leaning on defensive intensity and balanced scoring. The Cowboys enter the holiday break with a 4-2 record and sit