Bo Brass completes police academy, joins Hampton Police Department full-time
Bo Brass, a 2015 Hampton-Dumont graduate, recently graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge in Johnston after completing the 16-week program. Brass joined the Hampton Police Department in April 2025 and spent several months
RADIO IOWA: Bills shields farmers from charges for emissions
A bill under consideration in an Iowa House committee would shield Iowa farmers and renewable fuel producers from lawsuits or criminal charges related to the impact of greenhouse gas emissions such as methane and carbon dioxide. The
House panel advances bill to standardize Iowa bail system
Republicans on the Iowa House Public Safety Committee have advanced a bill they say would strengthen and standardize the state’s bail system. House Study Bill 641 would establish statewide standards for how bail is determined. Under the
Alden City Council sets agenda for Feb. 18 meeting
The Alden City Council will consider several items during its upcoming meeting on Feb. 18, including a wine license request and setting a public hearing for the next fiscal year’s property tax levy. According to the agenda,
RADIO IOWA: House GOP to unveil school funding target Monday
House Speaker Pat Grassley says on Monday House Republicans will unveil their counter offer in negotiations over how much the state’s per pupil funding of K-12 students should grow next year. It will be at least a
RADIO IOWA: Bill calls for rounding to the nickel as penny supply shrinks
The Iowa Senate Commerce Committee may consider a statewide policy for how retailers that don’t have pennies provide change during a cash transaction. The U.S. Mint stopped making new pennies last year and the Iowa Retail Federation
Thursday, February 12
Girls Basketball
1A Region 2 First Round
Northwood-Kensett – 40
@ Clarksville – 60
1A Region 5 First Round
AGWSR – 42
@ GMG – 53
Boys Basketball
#7 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 64
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 53
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 58
@ Southeast Valley – 62
#4 (2A) Grundy Center – 65
@ #8 (2A) Union – 74
North Butler – 40
@ Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 49
West Fork – 40
@ Forest City – 86
Boys Bowling
Denver – 2576
@ Grundy Center – 2837
Ackley woman charged with assault on peace officer after incident at Bradford grain facility
A 38-year-old Ackley woman is facing charges following an incident Wednesday afternoon at the Landus grain facility in Bradford. According to Franklin County Sheriff Aaron Dodd, a 911 call came in from employees at the Landus grain
Kendall Klar of Grundy Center – Funeral service February 16th
Funeral service for 64-year-old Kendall Klar of Grundy Center will be Monday, February 16th at 10:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation
AG Pam Bondi clashes with Democrats in testimony before House Judiciary Committee over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi came under sharp fire during a tense House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pressed her over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and accusations that the agency has targeted