Monday, March 2
IGHSAU Basketball State Tournament
5A Quarterfinals
#8 Ankeny Centennial – 30
Vs. #1 Johnston – 54
#5 Ankeny – 57
Vs. #4 Cedar Rapids Washington – 44
#7 Valley – 48
Vs. #2 Dowling Catholic – 55
#6 Iowa City West – 49
Vs. #3 Waukee Northwest – 80
3A Quarterfinals
#8 Cherokee – 44
Vs. #1 Mount Vernon – 55
#5 Williamsburg – 47
Vs. #4 Wahlert Catholic – 56
#6 Mediapolis – 23
Vs. #3 Maquoketa – 57
DNR plans prescribed burns across six north Iowa counties
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct prescribed burns this spring on several wildlife management areas overseen by the DNR’s Clear Lake Wildlife Unit. The burns will take place in Worth, Winnebago, Wright, Hancock, Cerro Gordo
Applications open for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants
Applications are now open for the third round of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the competitive cost-share program, which supports on-farm dairy processing and labor-saving technology. The grants are administered
First Bank Hampton donates $1,500 to CAL Over 60’s organization
First Bank Hampton has donated $1,500 to the CAL Over 60’s Organization to support meals and fellowship for seniors in Latimer and surrounding communities. The CAL Over 60’s group has served area residents since 1977, offering home-cooked
Rowan City Council sets agenda for March 2 meeting
The Rowan City Council will meet Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at the Rowan Community Center. Council members hear an appeal on an ordinance violation filed by Dallas McDaniel. Under new business, representatives from MIDAS and
UPDATED: Three found dead in Mason City home; no foul play suspected
UPDATE: 3/3/26 @ 9:20 a.m. Mason City police have released additional information in the investigation into the deaths of three adults found at a Mason City residence. According to a news release from the Mason City Police
Nancy Ann Amunson of Clarksville – Funeral service March 3
Funeral service for 76-year-old Nancy Ann Amunson of Clarksville will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Visitation will be Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to
North Central Iowa fair board leaders explored strategies for strengthening fairs
The Franklin County Fair Board hosted the Association of Iowa Fairs Spring North Central District meeting on Saturday at the Hampton Country Club, with representatives from 20 county fair boards in attendance. The keynote speaker was Ian
Deb and Jeff Hanson Foundation 2025 impact report highlights statewide hunger relief efforts
The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has released its 2025 impact report, highlighting efforts to fight food insecurity across Iowa. Through the Haul Out Hunger program, the foundation supports food pantries statewide with frozen pork during the
‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the 2026 Actor Awards: see the full list of winners
The 32nd annual Actor Awards — the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — were held on Sunday, streamed live on Netflix from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and hosted by returning emcee Kristen Bell.