Grundy County Supervisors Jan.26 meeting recap
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, January 26. The board approved a proclamation to make February teen dating violence awareness month in the county. The board approved a utility permit replacing
Hampton-Dumont School Board approves facility repairs and demolition work
The Hampton-Dumont School Board met Monday and approved several projects related to recent property purchases and facility repairs. Board members approved a nearly $60,000 quote from Mason City Glass Service to repair and replace the high school’s
Dumont Town Hall: Grassley Hears Local Water, Sewer Struggles
Small towns across Iowa are grappling with the rising costs of water and sewer systems, and Dumont is no exception. At a town hall meeting held on Friday (Jan. 30) in Dumont, City Council member Mike Day
Wright Supervisors set public hearing on 2025 comprehensive plan
The Wright County Board of Supervisors met Monday in regular session and approved the 2025 Wright County Comprehensive Plan, a long-term guide for growth and development outlining goals for land use, housing, infrastructure, public services, and economic
Iris Eriksen of Dows – Memorial service February 6th
Memorial service for 95-year-old Iris Eriksen of Dows will be Friday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Visitation will be Thursday, February
Daryl Zwiefel of Clarion – Funeral service February 2nd
Funeral service for 87-year-old Daryl Zwiefel of Clarion will be Monday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at the Clarion Congregational United Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be Sunday,
RADIO IOWA: Naig seeks state funding boost for ‘Choose Iowa’ program
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is asking lawmakers to increase funding for the state’s “Choose Iowa” program, which supports individuals and businesses producing products ranging from locally grown food to trees and soy candles. The program, which
RADIO IOWA: Deer harvest numbers about the same as last year
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ state deer biologist, Jace Elliott, said hunters harvested just under 102,000 deer across all seasons this year, a total similar to last year’s harvest. Elliott said harvest numbers varied significantly by
Gov. Reynolds Proposes Equal Funding for Charter School Students
Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate that would align state funding and educational access for public charter school students with those attending traditional public schools. The proposal would allow all state
My Weekend in Cedar Falls
I am finally getting around to blogging about my wonderful weekend in Cedar Falls. My friend Meredith lives in New York with her husband and came back to Cedar Falls to visit her family. She asked the