Clarksville City Council recap from Jan. 5 meeting
The Clarksville City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 5. Mayor Jerald Heuer assigned Council Member David Kelm as Mayor Pro-Tem. Heuer updated the council that the work on Church Street is waiting on estimates
2025 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments
Aplington and Grundy Center are among 105 Iowa rural fire departments receiving 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants aimed at strengthening wildfire protection efforts. Nearly $350,000 in 50 percent cost-share funding was awarded statewide to help departments purchase
Meester, Jon of Holland – Celebration of life February 13th
A celebration of life for 57-year-old Jon Meester of Holland will be February 13th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Grundy Center Community Center. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Abels
Engelkes, Eugene formerly of Wellsburg – Funeral service January 10th
Funeral service for 71-year-old Eugene Engelkes of Janesville, formerly of Wellsburg, will be Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellsburg Reformed Church. Burial will be in the Hazel Green Cemetery, rural Ackley. Visitation will be
RADIO IOWA: House GOP leaders consider 4-year degree option at community colleges
Republican leaders in the Iowa House are considering a proposal that would allow community colleges to grant four-year degrees, though House Speaker Pat Grassley says any plan would be narrowly focused. Grassley says the proposal would aim
Rowan City Council recap from Jan. 5 meeting
The Rowan City Council approved a series of financial and administrative items during its regular meeting Monday night. The council took action on a 28E agreement related to county maintenance on city streets. Following legal advice, members
Tuesday, January 6
Girls Basketball
AGWSR – 16
@ #5 (1A) Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 77
Jesup – 40
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 53
Belmond-Klemme – 30
@ West Hancock – 57
Algona – 63
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 4
BCLUW – 28
@ Clarksville – 64
Columbus Catholic – 13
@ Dike-New Hartford – 47
#10 (2A) Grundy Center – 55
@ Wapsie Valley – 35
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 40
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 44
North Butler – 25
@ West Fork – 59
South Hardin – 57
@ East Marshall – 38
Boys Basketball
AGWSR – 47
@ Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 50
Jesup – 42
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 65
Belmond-Klemme – 61
@ West Hancock – 37
Algona – 61
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 67
BCLUW – 41
@ Clarksville – 39
Columbus Catholic – 55
@ Dike-New Hartford – 36
Grundy Center – 58
@ #2 (1A) Wapsie Valley – 38
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 47
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 44
North Butler – 54
@ West Fork – 40
South Hardin – 65
@ East Marshall – 62
Boys Wrestling
Triangular @ Webster City
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 17
Vs. #1 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 59
#1 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 65
@ Webster City – 9
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 43
@ Webster City – 24
Triangular @ Charles City
Garner Hayfield Ventura – 18
Vs. #22 (1A) North Butler/Clarksville – 62
#22 (1A) North Butler/Clarksville – 62
@ Charles City – 17
RADIO IOWA: Former Mason City video game arcade is now a student haven
A vacant storefront in Mason City’s Southbridge Mall has been transformed into a student study and lounge space. The project was taken on by students from Mason City High School and Newman Catholic High School as part
RADIO IOWA: Sand outlines legislative priorities, doubts GOP will act on his ideas
State Auditor Rob Sand says this year’s legislature should repeal a 2023 law that restricts auditors in his office from accessing certain state-held information and prevents him from going to court to try to force the release
Hampton City Council reviews street projects, FY2027 budget outlook
The Hampton City Council held a budget workshop Monday night focused on street improvements and early planning for the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget. During the workshop at City Hall, council members heard updates from Public Works