Iowa farmer Wade Dooley announces campaign for Secretary of Agriculture

Central Iowa farmer Wade Dooley has announced his campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, promising to focus on family farms, small towns, and sustainable practices. Dooley, a Democrat, is a sixth-generation farmer who returned
Arlyn Ann Hake formerly of Radcliffe – Funeral service January 18th

Funeral service for 90-year-old Arlyn Ann Hake, formerly of Radcliffe, will be Sunday, January 18th at 3:00 p.m. at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Burial will be in the Radcliffe Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday
RADIO IOWA: Report: Iowa doesn’t offer teachers a much-desired benefit

Iowa is among more than two-thirds of states that do not have a program requiring paid parental leave for teachers. A report from the National Council on Teacher Quality found only two states require fully paid parental
Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting recap

Franklin County supervisors approved several courthouse-related items and zoning actions during their regular meeting Tuesday. The board approved a quote from Midland Concrete Products for brick needed for the courthouse tuckpointing project. Supervisors also discussed the possibility
Tuesday, January 13
Girls Basketball
AGWSR – 18
@ South Hardin – 55
#6 (2A) Denver – 50
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 39
#2 (1A) Bishop Garrigan – 75
@ Belmond-Klemme – 14
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 9
@ Pocahontas Area – 77
#10 (2A) Grundy Center – 55
@ East Marshall – 11
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 53
@ Charles City – 12
Northwood-Kensett – 27
@ North Butler – 51
Boys Basketball
AGWSR – 44
@ South Hardin – 40
#8 (2A) Denver – 48
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 59
#4 (1A) Bishop Garrigan – 63
@ Belmond-Klemme – 57
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 69
@ Pocahontas Area – 45
Clarksville – 61
@ Rockford – 43
#7 (2A) Grundy Center – 65
@ East Marshall – 58
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 55
@ Charles City – 50
Northwood-Kensett – 35
@ North Butler – 55
Madrid – 64
@ West Fork – 47
Boys Wrestling
Triangular @ Columbus Catholic
Dike-New Hartford – 47
@ Columbus Catholic – 30
North Tama – 24
Vs. Dike-New Hartford – 54
Grassley discusses infrastructure funding and Medicare oversight affecting Iowa

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley discussed federal infrastructure funding, Medicare oversight and legislative priorities during a Capitol Hill report interview focused on recent federal actions affecting Iowa. During the interview, Grassley said long-standing infrastructure challenges, particularly aging bridges
Providers urge Iowans not to ignore symptoms as flu activity stays high

Flu activity is running high across Iowa as the winter season continues, according to state and federal health data. Medical providers say more patients are seeking care for flu-like symptoms, with cases expected to remain elevated in
Garage destroyed by fire in rural Franklin County

A two-stall garage was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon in rural Franklin County. According to Franklin County Sheriff Aaron Dodd, deputies received a 911 call at 3:41 p.m. Jan. 12 reporting a garage fire in the 2000
Dows man faces multiple felony charges after Hamilton County traffic stop

A Dows man has been charged with multiple felony offenses following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation in Hamilton County. In a press release sent Monday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says Jeffrey Dean Fieseler of Dows
Hardin County Board of Supervisors meet tomorrow

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning to address grant funding, personnel changes and a correction to a previously approved resolution. Supervisors are expected to consider a motion directing the board’s executive assistant to