Dumont Council to hear ambulance, Emergency Management updates Thursday
The Dumont City Council will meet in regular session Thursday and is scheduled to discuss volunteer recruitment with ambulance crew chief Pam LaRue. Council members will consider setting the date and time for a public hearing regarding
Iowa State Patrol investigates bus crash
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash involving a bus in Calhoun County. According to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, the crash happened shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 4
Small business optimism dips slightly in January
Small business optimism dipped slightly in January, but remains above its long-term average. The National Federation of Independent Business reports its Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points to 99.3. That’s still above the 52-year average of
Patricia Ann Hauser of Grundy Center – Funeral service February 16th
Funeral service for 92-year-old Patricia Ann Hauser of Grundy Center will be Monday, February 16th at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Hauser Cemetery, rural Whitten. Visitation will
Hampton City Council to meet in regular session Thursday
The Hampton City Council will meet in regular session Thursday and is set to consider a request from Pro Wall Construction to temporarily block seven parking spaces on the south side of the Long Term Medical Supply
Local gas prices remain above state average
Iowa drivers are seeing a slight increase at the pump this week. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 4 cents from last week and now stands at $2.54 per gallon.
First Bank Hampton alerts customers to scam calls and texts
First Bank Hampton is warning its customers about scam calls and texts that appear to come from the bank’s phone number. In a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon, the bank said these messages are not legitimate and are
Belmond City Council sets property tax hearing, approves project agreements
The Belmond City Council received departmental updates and approved agreements tied to major city projects at its February 2nd meeting. City Manager Cody Nicholas updated council members on upcoming budget discussions, while Public Works Director Justin Fournier
Robert “Bob” DeGroote of Parkersburg – Funeral service February 14th
Funeral service for 95-year-old Robert “Bob” DeGroote of Parkersburg will be Saturday, February 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Stout Gospel Hall. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00
RADIO IOWA: Bill sets dress code rules for Iowa public schools
Iowa public schools would be required to adopt student dress codes that promote personal hygiene, neatness and modesty under a bill that has cleared a House subcommittee. Republican Rep. Samantha Fett of Carlisle said the bill sets