RAGBRAI LIII route has been announced

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The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) committee announced the route for RAGBRAI LIII during an announcement party on Saturday. This year’s theme is An Iowa Classic. The route will start in Onawa. Riders will

Doris Ibeling of Ackley – Memorial service Jan. 31

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Memorial service for 98-year-old Doris Ibeling of Ackley will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley.  A family graveside inurnment will be held at the Oakwood

Franklin County supervisors regular meeting recap from Jan. 26

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The Franklin County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Monday morning, addressing budget matters, county operations and several administrative actions. Supervisors received committee updates, including reports from the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center and the CICS

Monday, January 26

Girls Basketball

AGWSR – 12

@ Jesup – 63



Iowa Falls-Alden – 33

@ Clear Lake – 47



North Butler – 28

@ Newman Catholic – 41



Boys Basketball

AGWSR – 37

@ Jesup – 86



Iowa Falls-Alden – 27

@ #2 (3A) Clear Lake – 86



North Butler – 71

@ Newman Catholic – 60



Girls Wrestling

NICL Tournament @ AP/GC(99 The Wave/YouTube)

(AGWSR, AP/GC, BCLUW-SH)

Team Standings:

1. BCLUW-SH – 173

3. AP/GC – 147

6. AGWSR – 59



Boys Wrestling

Triangular @ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

Eagle Grove – 15

@ #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 61



Forest City – 18

@ #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 64



Girls Bowling

Columbus Catholic – 1616

@ Grundy Center – 2122



Boys Bowling

Columbus Catholic – 2982

@ Grundy Center – 2782

Grundy Center council to hold work session Wednesday

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The Grundy Center City Council will hold a work session Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss local code enforcement and long-term budget planning. According to the agenda, council members will review Chapter 51, which addresses junk and junk

Bill would let Iowa community colleges offer four-year degrees

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A proposal in the Iowa House would expand educational opportunities at the state’s 15 community colleges. House Study Bill 533, introduced by Republican Representative Taylor Collins, would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in areas of