Inside the snow: How small mammals brave winter
Recent sub-zero wind chills have been tough on people, but wildlife faces even greater challenges during harsh winter weather. During a recent appearance on the Outdoors in North Iowa podcast, Butler County Naturalist Annette Wittrock said animals
Saturday, January 31
Girls Basketball
Belmond-Klemme – 29
@ Garner Hayfield Ventura – 74
Riceville – 41
@ Clarksville – 38
Grundy Center – 58
@ Vinton-Shellsburg – 26
Boys Basketball
Riceville – 41
@ Clarksville – 62
#5 (2A) Grundy Center – 65
@ Vinton-Shellsburg – 41
Boys Wrestling
North Iowa Cedar League Tournament @ Denver (99 The Wave/YouTube)
(AGWSR, AP/GC, BCLUW-SH, Dike-New Hartford)
Team Standings:
1. Jesup – 295.5
4. Dike-New Hartford – 133.5
5. AP/GC – 119.5
9. BCLUW-SH – 46
T-10. AGWSR – 39
Norsemen Dual Team Tournament @ Roland-Story
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL)
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 38
Vs. Estherville Lincoln Central – 35
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 42
Vs. West Marshall – 27
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 66
Vs. OABCIG – 6
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 17
Vs. Woodward-Granger – 64
Doug Trees Invite @ North Butler/Clarksville
(North Butler/Clarksville, West Fork)
Team Standings:
1. Nashua-Plainfield – 230.5
3. North Butler/Clarksville – 186
8. West Fork – 49
Grundy Supervisors set agenda for meeting Feb.2
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Monday, February 2. The board will receive a department update from County Engineer Jeff Skalberg. The board will then consider a bridge inspection and rating
Belmond City Council to review city project agreements Monday
The Belmond City Council will meet Monday to consider several items related to city projects and finances. In new business, council members are set to review and approve supplemental agreements with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the
First Bank Hampton hosts annual ag outlook meeting
First Bank Hampton hosted its annual ag outlook meeting Friday, with about 35 people in attendance for a look at economic and policy issues affecting Iowa agriculture. Iowa State University economist Chad Hart discussed grain supply and
Clarksville City Council sets agenda for meeting Feb.2
The Clarksville City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 2. Mayor Jerald Heuer will provide an update on nuisance properties, will discuss abatement properties and will discuss a home industry/home occupation application. In new
Rowan Council to review FY27 budget and levy Monday
The Rowan City Council will review several budget, public safety, and ordinance items during its regular meeting Monday. Under new business, the council will hear the fire department’s annual report and budget, and will consider the appointment
U.S. Marshals arrest Washington murder suspect in Iowa Falls
U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge in Washington. A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service says 35-year-old Mickey Wade Wheatley is wanted in Okanogan County in connection
Several locals punch girls wrestling state tournament tickets
Several local student-athletes earned spots at next week’s IGHSAU Wrestling State Tournament with top-two finishes at Friday’s state qualifying meets. 1A Region 4 at Denver: AP/GC: Grace Storjohann – 1st at 125 Caylee Harken – 2nd at
Hampton-Dumont-CAL swept by St. Edmond on the road
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL Bulldogs were swept in a doubleheader Friday night in Fort Dodge, losing 48-26 in the girls game and 84-61 in the boys game to the St. Edmond Gaels, which aired on 104.9 KLMJ. In the