Interviews from boys wrestling state qualifying meets Saturday
NIACC president Pedersen named PTK Paragon honoree
Joel Pedersen, president of North Iowa Area Community College, has been named a Paragon President Honoree by Phi Theta Kappa. Pedersen will be recognized during PTK Catalyst, the organization’s annual international convention. The Paragon President Award for
IARN: Ethanol Growth Slows as Corn Production Climbs
Iowa farmers continue to increase productivity, but new demand has not kept pace with that growth. According to a recent article by Dustin Hoffman with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte
Monday, February 16
Boys Basketball
1A District 2 First Round
North Iowa – 55
@ Belmond-Klemme – 86
West Fork – 70
@ Lake Mills – 60
1A District 3 First Round
Saint Ansgar – 57
@ North Butler – 52 (99 The Wave)
2A District 2 First Round
Eagle Grove – 44
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 64
2A District 3 First Round
Iowa Falls-Alden – 38
@ Osage – 69 (KLMJ)
2A District 7 First Round
Dike-New Hartford – 86
@ MFL MarMac – 61
Boys Bowling
1A State Qualifying Meet @ Columbus Catholic
(Grundy Center)
No local qualifiers
RADIO IOWA: Sage ends campaign for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat
The first Democrat to announce a bid for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat has ended his campaign. Nathan Sage of Indianola said it was one of the hardest decisions of his life, but he was unable to raise
Aplington City Council meeting recap from Feb. 11
The Aplington City Council met in regular session Feb. 11 at City Hall, approving several equipment purchases and setting a public hearing date for the proposed property tax levy. In public works business, the council approved purchasing
Water watchers to sue Trump administration over polluted Iowa rivers
According to Public News Service, a coalition of clean water advocates has announced its intention to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its handling of polluted rivers, lakes and streams in Iowa. The EPA initially listed six
Soup supper fundraiser to support new Clarksville fire truck
The Clarksville Fire Department will host a soup supper Sunday, March 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Amvets Community Center in downtown Clarksville. All proceeds will support fundraising efforts to purchase a new fire truck
Grundy Center City Council preview for Feb. 16 meeting
The Grundy Center City Council will meet in regular session Monday, Feb. 16. On the agenda is action on a resolution that would authorize a pre-levy of the 2020 Street Improvement General Obligation Bond for the fiscal
Beatrice (Bea) Elaine Abbas of Alden – Funeral service Feb. 18
Funeral service for 85-year-old Beatrice (Bea) Elaine Abbas of Alden will be Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alden United Methodist Church in Alden. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery in Alden. Visitation