Students celebrate FFA Week at Hampton-Dumont-CAL
This week is National FFA Week, running through February 28th, and students with the Tall Corn FFA Chapter at Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School are celebrating the organization’s role in preparing young people for careers in agriculture and leadership.
More than a grocery store: Latimer’s opens with community focus
After serving the community for years, Latimer Grocery closed its doors on January 29th. Now, the store has reopened under new ownership — Clay and Sarah Miller, along with Sarah’s sister, Deana Hernandez — and with that
Mary Balvanz of Eldora – Funeral service March 3
Funeral service for 100-year-old Mary Balvanz of Eldora will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Eldora. Visitation
Tuesday, February 24
Boys Basketball
1A District 2 Final
North Union – 52
@ Belmond-Klemme – 50 (KLMJ)
2A District 2 Final
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 38
@ Southeast Valley – 50
2A District 4 Final
South Hardin – 56
@ #1 (2A) Kuemper Catholic – 72
2A District 5 Final
Van Meter – 47
@ #5 (2A) Grundy Center – 62
2A District 7 Final
Crestwood – 68
@ #6 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 75 (99 The Wave)
Allison City Council recap from Feb. 9 meeting
The Allison City Council recently met for its regular session Feb. 9 at City Hall. Mayor Tim Junker reported that three water shutoffs were required following a review with the deputy utility clerk. He also announced the
RADIO IOWA: Iowa private colleges oppose plan for community college four-year degrees
Leaders of Iowa’s private colleges and universities oppose a plan that would allow community colleges to begin offering four-year degrees in some fields. Iowa has three state-supported universities, 15 state-funded community colleges and 26 private colleges and
RADIO IOWA: State funding for K-12 students to rise 2% next year
Iowa’s public K-12 schools will get a 2% increase in general state support, bringing total state spending per student to more than $8,100 next year. Republicans in the Iowa House approved the plan late last week, and
Hardin County Supervisors set Feb. 25 meeting agenda
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the courthouse large conference room in Eldora. Supervisors will consider authorizing Chandra Kyte to sign and submit required DocuSign documentation and will also consider approving
Franklin Supervisors meeting recap from Feb. 24
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning at the courthouse in Hampton, approving several contracts and agreements during its regular session. Supervisors approved a utility permit for Frontier Communications to place fiber along Eagle Avenue
Jeanette Harless of Eldora – Private family burial
A private family burial will be held at a later date for 96-year-old Jeanette Harless of Eldora. Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family. Jeanette Harless passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Oakview Nursing Home