Franklin County 4-H launches garden club for area youth

The Franklin County Extension and Outreach and Franklin County 4-H are launching a new opportunity for area youth interested in gardening and horticulture. Youth in fourth through 12th grade in Franklin and Cerro Gordo counties are invited
Kent Gulick of Allison – Memorial service February 24th

Memorial service for 67-year-old Kent Gulick of Allison will be Tuesday, February 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the Allison Congregational Church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home
RADIO IOWA: Deere sees income drop, sales up first quarter

Deere & Company, Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer, reported its first-quarter income declined, but the company expressed optimism for the year ahead. Deere reported net income of $656 million in the first quarter, compared with $869 million in
Several locals advance to Friday State Wrestling

The IHSAA Wrestling State Tournament began Thursday. Local Class 1A wrestlers advancing to consolation action Friday: 113 – Jaxon Shew, North Butler-Clarksville 132 – Maddox Morrison, North Butler-Clarksville 150 – Jariyah Bowles, AGWSR Local wrestlers advancing to
Former Prince Andrew released “under investigation” following arrest over Epstein ties

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III, has been released by British police after his arrest on Thursday for suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor was released “under
#6 (2A) AP boys basketball defeated rival DNH to advance to a 2A district final

The #6 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg boys basketball team behind three double figure scoring performances took down their rival Dike-New Hartford 79-55 in a Class 2A District 7 semifinal on Thursday, as aired on 99 The Wave. Benny Waller
Details of those involved in California avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed 8 on skiing expedition

A backcountry ski trip in California’s Sierra Nevada turned tragic Tuesday when an avalanche near Lake Tahoe killed eight people and left a ninth missing and presumed dead. Several of the victims were parents connected to Sugar
Belmond-Klemme tops West Fork to reach district final

Brody Heifner and Kysen Lamb each scored 27 points as Belmond-Klemme defeated West Fork 74-52 on Thursday night to earn a spot in the Class 1A District 2 final. West Fork opened the game with a pair
Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson set to return for 14th NFL season with Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles veteran Lane Johnson has confirmed he plans to return for his 14th NFL season, putting to rest questions about his future after an injury-shortened 2025 campaign. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane was first to report
West Fork girls basketball will travel to Sioux Central for a regional semifinal rematch

The West Fork girls basketball team will face Sioux Central for only the second time in program history, as the teams meet in a Class 2A Region 1 semifinal on Friday. The Warhawks won the previous meeting