Belmond City Council to meet in regular session Monday
The Belmond City Council will meet Monday with a packed agenda highlighting several business items. Key items include resolutions approving contracts, performance payments and maintenance bonds for two major infrastructure projects: the 2026 3rd Street Northeast reconstruction
MidWestOne Bank in Parkersburg to join Nicolet in Merger
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. announced in October that it has entered into a merger agreement with MidWestOne Financial Group Inc., a move that will affect MidWestOne Bank customers in Parkersburg and surrounding communities. MidWestOne, headquartered in Iowa City,
Old Time Country Hoedown returns Monday for 14th year in Hampton
The Hampton Old Time Country Hoedown is set to begin its 14th year of music and tradition Monday, January 5th at the historic Windsor Theatre. For more than a decade, the Hoedown has been a welcoming gathering
Wright County Board approves road maintenance agreement, elects 2026 leadership
Due to last weekend’s winter storm, the Wright County Board of Supervisors moved its regular Monday meeting to Friday, during which the board met in regular session. The board approved a 28E agreement between the county and
Aplington-Parkersburg Board of Education holds organizational and regular meetings
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District Board of Education held an organizational meeting and conducted a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 29, at A-P High School in Parkersburg. Superintendent Jon Fleshner called the organizational meeting to order, during which
RADIO IOWA: UNI to upgrade largest dining center
The University of Northern Iowa is planning to renovate Redeker Center dining center, the largest student dining center on campus. UNI’s Michael Hager says part of the renovation includes updating the individual venues where different types of
Clarksville City Council sets agenda for Jan. 5 meeting
The Clarksville City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 5, at 6:30 p.m. for its regular business meeting at City Hall. Mayor correspondence items include committee assignments, nuisance properties, updates on Church Street and Ilgenfritz Street, a revision
Friday, January 2
Girls Basketball
Grundy Center – 62
@ AGWSR – 8
Belmond-Klemme – 27
@ Forest City – 78
Boys Basketball
Grundy Center – 70
@ AGWSR – 44
Belmond-Klemme – 63
@ Forest City – 73
Girls Wrestling
Megan Black Invitational @ Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
(AP/GC)
Team Standings:
1. AP/GC – 179.5
Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting recap from Jan. 2
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors held a special organizational meeting Friday morning, Jan. 2, at the Franklin County Courthouse in Hampton. During the meeting, supervisors appointed Chris Vanness as board chair for 2026 and Gary McVicker
RADIO IOWA: Iowans who want to lose weight in 2026 might need to consult a pro
Iowans who resolved to lose weight in the new year might need a little help to reach their goal. Rebecca Cripe, a registered dietician and nutritionist with Emplify Health by Gundersen, says it’s not an easy task