Phyllis Elaine Schipper – Celebration of life February 16th
A celebration of life for 69-year-old Phyllis Elaine Schipper of Waverly will be Monday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m. at Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Parkersburg. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.
RADIO IOWA: Group of Catholics organizes as Dubuque Archdiocese considers parish closures
As the Archdiocese of Dubuque is considering plans to potentially end masses and close some small town churches, a group called “Save Our Churches, Save Our Communities” is hosting meetings in the area and hoping to influence
RADIO IOWA: Name released of person killed in ILCC bus accident
Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville has confirmed that the student baseball player killed in a team bus accident Wednesday was 19-year-old Carter Johnson of Rapid City, South Dakota. The college cancelled classes Thursday and Friday. The
RADIO IOWA: House panel reviews governor’s health policy bill
Some of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ health policy agenda is outlined in a bill that has cleared a House subcommittee. The bill would require Iowa doctors to complete a one-hour nutrition education course and would ban certain food
Greene Council discusses fiscal year 2027 budget items
The Greene City Council approved partial sewer forgiveness Monday for Calvary Baptist Church following a water leak. Ben Hartwig told the council an outside spigot leak caused excess water usage that did not enter the sewer system.
Additional charges pending in Franklin County drug case
Authorities have released additional information in a drug case first reported earlier this month involving a 53-year-old Iowa Falls man. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, John W. Larson was stopped Feb. 5 while driving a
January housing report shows growth as Franklin County stays stable
January housing data from the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS shows the metro market opened 2026 with growing inventory and steady sales despite winter weather. Active listings reached 3,826 homes, up 11 percent from a year
Wright County Supervisors set agenda for Feb. 16
The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Monday, Feb. 16 at the Board Room in the courthouse basement. Supervisors will consider and take action on authorizing Aaron Budweg to submit an application
Franklin County Supervisors set agenda for Feb. 17
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Franklin County Courthouse. Under new business, supervisors will consider approval of claims and act on 65 family farm applications and
Friday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene Today’s winner will receive:$10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Schuck Realty of Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: T&L’s Pizza Plus Gift Certificate (Pick up