Iowa agriculture delivers record harvest amid tough 2025 growing season
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the 2025 Crop Production Annual Summary released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, noting that farmers faced highly variable weather, disease pressure and ongoing economic
Physician Endorses Carlin in Iowa Senate Race
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Carlin has received an endorsement from Houston-based physician Dr. Mary Talley Bowden. The endorsement was announced last Wednesday (1/7/26) during Bowden’s weekly podcast. Bowden is known for her advocacy of medical freedom
Monday, January 12
Girls Basketball
AGWSR – 23
@ North Tama – 36
Hudson – 54
@ Clarksville – 46
Jesup – 24
@ Dike-New Hartford – 49
South Hardin – 41
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 62
Boys Basketball
AGWSR – 70
@ North Tama – 66
Hudson – 57
@ Clarksville – 34
Jesup – 67
@ Dike-New Hartford – 81
South Hardin – 66
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 41
Girls Wrestling
Quad @ West Fork
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 30
Vs. Clear Lake – 45
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 46
Vs. Nevada – 36
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 35
@ West Fork – 30
Clear Lake – 48
@ West Fork – 18
Nevada – 33
@ West Fork – 36
Quad @ Northwood-Kensett
Iowa Falls-Alden – 24
Vs. Lake Mills – 60
Iowa Falls-Alden – 36
@ Northwood-Kensett – 12
Iowa Falls-Alden – 6
Vs. Algona – 78
Girls Bowling
Forest City – 1888
@ Grundy Center – 1942
Boys Bowling
Forest City – 2401
@ Grundy Center – 2722
Ackley City Council sets agenda for Jan. 14 meeting
The Ackley City Council will meet Wednesday evening with a full agenda that includes a public hearing on nuisance regulations, multiple resolutions and several infrastructure-related discussions. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Ackley Council
Hinders, Joyce Ann of Clarksville – Funeral service Jan. 15
Funeral service for 75-year-old Joyce Ann Hinders of Clarksville will be Thursday, Jan. 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville. Burial will be held at a later date at Lynwood Cemetery
RADIO IOWA: State treasurer suggests update of 529 rules to match federal changes
State Treasurer Roby Smith is recommending that the legislature update Iowa tax law to match recent federal changes for the so-called 529 accounts — accounts created to save and pay for college costs as well as expenses
RADIO IOWA: Study ranks Iowa in nation’s top 10 for housing affordability
A report by Common Sense Institute Iowa finds Iowa has one of the most affordable housing markets in the country. Institute spokesman Ben Murrey says the state ranks eighth in the country when factoring in property taxes,
Franklin County supervisors outline Jan. 13 meeting agenda
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session Tuesday morning at the Franklin County Courthouse. Facilities Director Ryan Peterson will present a quote from Midland Concrete Products for brick work related to the courthouse
Homes for Iowa Celebrates 150 th Home Placement in Mason City
Homes for Iowa marked a major milestone recently with the placement of its 150th home in Mason City through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa. The home is part of Habitat’s Madison Heights
Monday Birthdays & Anniversaries
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