Iowa Senate Democrats cite affordability, education ahead of 2026 session

Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Iowa Senate Democrats say affordability and public education are emerging as top priorities based on feedback from a recent survey. Nearly 800 respondents participated in the party’s legislative priorities survey over
Rockwell City Council tables proposals, sets committee appointments

The Rockwell City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Council members voted unanimously to table pricing proposals for electronic speed signs and stop signs, as well as a vacancy tax fine, citing the need
Hampton Council finalizes parking change, approves volunteer incentive program

The Hampton City Council Thursday met in regular session and approved on the third and final reading an ordinance which proposes a new no-parking zone on the south side of 3rd Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast
Dumont Council addresses alley work, updates meeting time

The Dumont City Council met in regular session Thursday and discussed issues with an approach at an alley between 712 and 720 Third Street with County Engineer John Riherd. Riherd informed the council that approach work in
CGD Board of Directors sets policy on gym usage and reviews student behavior data

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board of Directors approved new guidelines for open gym use and took action on student behavior initiatives during its meeting Thursday afternoon. Following a closed session to review principal candidates, the board voted 5-0
Friday, January 9
Girls Basketball
Hudson – 73
@ AGWSR – 22
Aplington-Parkersburg – 53
@ Wapsie Valley – 30
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 4
@ Webster City – 65
South Hardin – 45
@ Dike-New Hartford – 35
Jesup – 36
@ #10 (2A) Grundy Center – 45
Algona – 61
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 17
Humboldt – 53
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 59
West Fork – 33
@ Nashua-Plainfield – 42
Boys Basketball
Hudson – 83
@ AGWSR – 30
Aplington-Parkersburg – 65
@ #2 (1A) Wapsie Valley – 64
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 43
@ Webster City – 38
South Hardin – 52
@ Dike-New Hartford – 58
Jesup – 36
@ Grundy Center – 71
Algona – 80
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 65
Humboldt – 52
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 33
North Butler – 47
@ Rockford – 17
West Fork – 57
@ Nashua-Plainfield – 55
Girls Wrestling
Central Elkader Invitational
(AP/GC)
Team Standings:
1. NH/TV – 218
5. AP/GC – 111
Hands-free or pay the price: Iowa law now enforced

Iowa’s hands-free driving law is now fully in effect, following the end of a six-month warning period. As of January 1st, drivers can no longer hold a phone or electronic device while behind the wheel, even for
Rabe, Neal of Belmond – Funeral service January 12th

Funeral service for 76-year-old Neal Rabe of Belmond will be Monday, January 12th at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 11th from 3:00
Police investigate shots fired in Hampton

Hampton police are investigating a shooting reported early New Year’s Day. According to a news release sent to RadioOnTheGo News by Hampton Police Chief Mark Morrison, officers were called at about 3:18 a.m. Jan. 1 to a
Damiano Campaign Kicks Off with Heavy-Hitting GOP Lineup

Last (1/8/26) night, Iowa Falls business owner Rocky Damiano held a campaign kickoff event for his Republican primary campaign to challenge State Senator Annette Sweeney for the GOP nomination in Senate District 27. The kickoff event at