ISU Extension to host pollinator program at Calkins Nature Center
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Hardin County, in partnership with Iowa Falls Trees Forever, is hosting an educational program on planting pollinators in the home landscape. The class, titled “Solitary Pollinators and More,” will be held
Jerry Arthur Luiken of Grundy Center – Memorial service May 23rd
Memorial service for 94-year-old Jerry Arthur Luiken of Grundy Center will be May 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Services in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center.
Grundy County Board of Supervisors Feb. 23 meeting recap
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors approved a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment during its regular meeting Feb. 23 in Grundy Center. During the meeting, a public hearing was held on the budget amendment, though no one
Louise Conry of New Hampton – Mass of Christian Burial March 3
A Mass of Christian Burial for 91-year-old Louise Conry of New Hampton will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in New Hampton. Burial will be in the St.
Iowans push lawmakers for clean water, right to sue herbicide maker
At the same time that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking public input on impaired waterways, concerned Iowans are pushing lawmakers to fight for clean drinking water, according to a news story from Iowa News
U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear negotiations approach
The United States Department of the Treasury announced a fresh wave of sanctions Wednesday, targeting more than 30 individuals, companies and vessels accused of helping Iran generate oil revenue and advance its missile and weapons programs. The
Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from Harvard University amid Epstein-related review
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced that he will leave his faculty and academic roles at Harvard University at the close of the academic year, as scrutiny continues over his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey
Spartan offense slowed in regional final loss to Regina
The #7 (2A) Grundy Center girls basketball team fell 47-36 to #8 (2A) Regina Catholic in Wednesday’s 2A Region 8 Final at Benton, as aired on 99 The Wave. Both teams shot ice cold throughout the first
Cowboys cap turnaround season with district runner-up finish 2/25/26
The 2025-26 season has come to a close for the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys basketball team. The Cowboys finished 15-9, a significant improvement from last year’s 8-15 mark. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows advanced to the Class 2A District 2 championship after defeating
NFL confirms Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders will play in 2026 London games
The National Football League has confirmed that the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Washington Commanders will be part of the 2026 London games, contributing to what will be a record-setting nine international matchups next season. The 2026 international