Franklin County Republicans encourage residents to attend Monday’s caucus

Franklin County Republicans are encouraging residents to attend Monday night’s caucuses, saying the event is an important opportunity for education and local party organization. Co-chair Kent Craighton tells RadioOnTheGo News attendees will learn about candidates running for
Ralph Stanley Gast of Ackley – Private family graveside service at a later date

Private family graveside service for 89-year-old Ralph Stanley Gast of Ackley will be held at a later date in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is assisting the family. Ralph Stanley Gast passed away
Franklin County Extension hosts Breed Back Better workshop for area cattle producers

The “Breed Back Better” workshop brought nearly 50 producers to the Franklin County Fairgrounds Convention Center on Thursday afternoon, focusing on reproductive efficiency, herd management and market conditions for Iowa’s cow-calf industry. The event was hosted by
Jack Ackerson of Geneva – Funeral service February 2nd

Funeral Service for 79-year-old Jack Ackerson of Geneva will be Monday, February 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at Woodley Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 to 11:00
‘Tweet’ Larry Stadtlander of Thornton – Funeral service January 31st

Funeral Service for 77-year-old ‘Tweet’ Larry Stadtlander of Thornton will be Saturday, January 31st at 11:00 a.m. at the Thornton United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton. Visitation will be Saturday from
Patricia Winther of Iowa Falls – Visitation February 7th

Visitation for 77-year-old Patricia Winther of Iowa Falls will be Saturday, February 7th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Patricia Winther passed away Tuesday, January 27th at MercyOne North Iowa Medical
Thursday, January 29
Girls Basketball
West Fork – 35
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 70
Lake Mills – 68
@ Belmond-Klemme – 12
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 54
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 13
Roland-Story – 62
@ Dike-New Hartford – 43
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 18
@ #9 (2A) Grundy Center – 56
West Central – 22
@ North Butler – 61
South Hamilton – 24
@ South Hardin – 37
Boys Basketball
West Fork – 42
@ #10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 69
Lake Mills – 50
@ Belmond-Klemme – 64
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 51
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 63
Roland-Story – 58
@ Dike-New Hartford – 34
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 49
@ #5 (2A) Grundy Center – 88
South Hamilton – 34
@ South Hardin – 71
Boys Wrestling
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 22
@ #9 (2A) Osage – 50
Quad @ Nevada – 5:30 p.m.
Iowa Falls-Alden – 48
@ Nevada – 35
Iowa Falls-Alden – 37
Vs. Roland-Story – 30
Franklin County Conservation’s Moonlight Ski and Shoe rescheduled to February 28th

A popular winter event in Franklin County has been rescheduled due to limited snow. Franklin County Conservation’s annual Moonlight Ski and Shoe at Maynes Grove, originally planned for this Saturday, will now take place February 28th from
Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal program

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking local sponsors for a federally funded summer nutrition program that provides free meals and snacks to children in low-income communities across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows hosts Kosovo Consulate Officials ahead of March trip

Wednesday, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows hosted two leading members of the Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo in Des Moines. Clarion entered into a sister-city agreement with Junik, Kosovo in 2022. The agreement aims to foster regular exchanges of students