Iowa community colleges see growth in students, credit hours
Community colleges across Iowa are seeing a rebound in enrollment, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Iowa Department of Education. The 2025 Fall Enrollment Report released in December shows total enrollment at the state’s 15 community
Saturday, January 17
Girls Basketball
Charles City – 34
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 20
Boys Basketball
Belmond-Klemme
@ Colo-Nesco – postponed
Charles City – 48
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 85
Boys Wrestling
Cougar Invite @ AGWSR – 10:00 a.m.
5. AGWSR – 68
8. West Fork – 50
Doc Carr Duals @ New Hampton – 9:00 a.m.
1. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
4. AP/GC
Ed Hadenfeldt Invitational @ Solon – 9:30 a.m.
11. Dike-New Hartford – 74.5
Osage Duals – 9:00 a.m.
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 34
Vs. Hinton – 39
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 14
Vs. Kasson-Mantorville – 63
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 6
Vs. Decorah – 66
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 23
Vs. Ankeny Centennial – 51
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 15
Vs. Assumption, Davenport – 63
ADM Tournament – 9:00 a.m.
6. Iowa Falls-Alden – 99
Lake Mills Dual Tournament – 10:00 a.m.
North Butler/Clarksville – 54
Vs. Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland – 24
North Butler/Clarksville – 20
Vs. Lake Mills – 49
North Butler/Clarksville – 33
Vs. South Winneshiek – 47
North Butler/Clarksville – 29
Vs. Southeast Polk – 48
Girls Wrestling
Oelwein Invitational – 10:00 a.m.
16. AGWSR – 14
North Central Conference Tournament @ Algona – 10:00 a.m. (KLMJ/YouTube)
4. Iowa Falls-Alden – 112.5
5. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 110
Conference champions
140 – Juliette Koch, Hampton-Dumont-CAL
190 – Maren Subbert, Hampton-Dumont-CAL
Men’s College Basketball
Iowa State – 70
@ Cincinnati – 79
Iowa – 74
@ Indiana – 57
Northern Iowa – 44
@ Valparaiso – 54
Hampton police investigate gunfire early Saturday; No injuries reported
Hampton police responded early Saturday morning to reports of gunfire in the 200 block of 12th Avenue NE. The call came in at approximately 2:46 a.m., and officers arrived quickly, determining that no one was injured. During
Hampton City Council to hold workshop meeting Monday
The Hampton City Council will hold a workshop Monday focusing on potential regulations for keeping chickens within city limits and FY27 budget considerations. Council members will review a draft ordinance that builds on discussions from previous workshops
Iowa Falls School Board reviews calendar options, high school renovations
The Iowa Falls School Board met Monday and spent much of the meeting reviewing district finances, school calendar planning and construction updates at the high school. The board reviewed projected budget figures and the impact of state
From teller to compliance officer: Cindy Mollenbeck to retire from First Bank Hampton
After nearly 34 years of service, First Bank Hampton is recognizing Compliance Officer Cindy Mollenbeck as she prepares for retirement later this month. Mollenbeck’s career with the bank began at the teller line and in the bookkeeping
Belmond City Council to meet Monday
The Belmond City Council will meet in regular session Monday. Council members will receive committee and staff reports, including the Belmond Growth Alliance annual report from Iran (eye-rin) Carlos Martinez. The council will also hear a presentation
Clarksville City Council set agenda for Jan.19 meeting
The Clarksville City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 19. Mayor Jerald Heuer will discuss possible future ordinance changes related to house rental inspections, home industry and home occupation permits, and hazard mitigation. Council
Grundy County Board of Supervisors set agenda for meeting Jan.19
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Monday, January 19. The board will hear updates from multiple county departments. County Engineer Jeff Skalberg will discuss department matters, including the appointment of two
Saturday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Joey Neely AJ & Mardy Schaefer, Latimer (50) Angie Sell, Hampton Ron &