Senate, House differ on carbon pipeline rules, landowner rights
This week marks the second week of the Iowa legislative session, and lawmakers are again taking up the issue of eminent domain and carbon capture pipelines following Governor Kim Reynolds’ veto of related legislation last summer. Senate
Tuesday, January 20
Girls Basketball
#4 (1A) Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 58
@ AGWSR – 18
#10 (2A) Grundy Center – 49
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 34
Eagle Grove – 56
@ Belmond-Klemme – 47
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 10
@ Humboldt – 72
Don Bosco – 43
@ Clarksville – 56
Dike-New Hartford – 48
@ Columbus Catholic – 30
Webster City – 25
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 41
St. Edmond – 49
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 44
Central Springs – 21
@ North Butler – 46
East Marshall – 22
@ South Hardin – 69
Northwood-Kensett – 15
@ West Fork – 54
Boys Basketball
Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 54
@ AGWSR – 47
#6 (2A) Grundy Center – 74
@ #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 69
Eagle Grove – 54
@ Belmond-Klemme – 72
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 53
@ Humboldt – 66
Don Bosco – 61
@ Clarksville – 47
Dike-New Hartford – 54
@ Columbus Catholic – 69
Webster City – 50
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 58
#1 (1A) St. Edmond – 81
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 35
Central Springs – 52
@ North Butler – 34
East Marshall – 64
@ South Hardin – 59
Northwood-Kensett – 34
@ West Fork – 80
Girls Wrestling
Sumner-Fredericksburg Tournament – 4:30 p.m.
1. BCLUW-SH – 154.5
2. AP/GC – 123.5
5. North Butler-Clarksville – 86.5
Boys Wrestling
Quad @ Forest City – 6:00 p.m.
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 66
Vs. Garner Hayfield Ventura – 9
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 47
@ Forest City – 28
Iowa Falls-Alden – 56
Vs. Garner Hayfield Ventura – 18
Iowa Falls-Alden – 41
@ Forest City – 33
Hardin County Board of Health meets Wednesday in Eldora
The Hardin County Board of Health will meet Wednesday afternoon to address organizational business, budget planning and public health updates. The meeting is scheduled for noon in the large conference room at the Hardin County offices in
Iowa DOT rolls out statewide DMV scheduler
The Iowa Department of Transportation has launched a new statewide online scheduling and in-office queuing system aimed at making driver’s license and vehicle registration services faster and more convenient. Beginning today, Iowans can use a single website
Hampton council hears budget input, reviews draft chicken ordinance
The Hampton City Council held a budget workshop Monday night, hearing public input and discussing several planning items for the upcoming fiscal year. During public comment, resident Dave Nielson raised concerns about the condition of the city’s
Doris Ibeling of Ackley – Funeral services pending
Funeral services for 98-year-old Doris Ibeling of Ackley are pending. Woodley Funeral Home is assisting the family. Doris Ibeling passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at The Village of Ackley.
RADIO IOWA: Governor says too soon to predict which property tax approach prevails
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans plan to release their proposal to change Iowa’s residential property tax system later this week. Senate Republicans and Gov. Kim Reynolds released their plans last week. Reynolds says it is
RADIO IOWA: Industry warns biodiesel plants are on financial brink
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Shaw says many biodiesel plants that were idled in 2025 have not restarted and are on the brink of running
AP School Board votes to not renew football coaching contract
The Aplington-Parkersburg School Board met Monday. Among action items, they voted to not renew the contract for Jeff Pikna as the Head Football Coach. They didn’t publicly state reasons for the nonrenewal, but some board members applauded
Hardin County supervisors set meeting agenda for Jan. 21
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning (Jan. 21) at the courthouse in Eldora with several financial and administrative items on the agenda. Supervisors are scheduled to consider approving an agreement of compromise and