Iowa Falls School Board to review fiscal year 2027 budget Monday
The Iowa Falls School Board Monday will review several items related to the school’s next fiscal year budget. The proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027 is $12.83 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The Iowa
Grundy County Supervisors March 2 meeting recap
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, March 2. During the meeting, the board approved a flood plain development application submitted by Justin Lynch. Denise Ballard, vice president of benefits with the
Meservey City Council meets Monday
The Meservey City Council will meet in regular session Monday and will hold a public hearing on an ordinance related to a water rate increase. The council will then consider the first reading of said ordinance. Under
Red Oak man arrested on Butler County sexual abuse warrant
Authorities in Red Oak arrested 61-year-old Leslie Ray Sankey Jr. Thursday morning on a Butler County warrant for third-degree sexual abuse, a Class C felony that carries up to 10 years in prison and mandatory sex offender
Franklin County Sheriff renews warning about online equipment scam
After several reports in recent weeks, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continues to warn residents about an online scam using rural Franklin County addresses to advertise boats, heavy equipment and other high-dollar items at attractive prices. Sheriff
Grundy Deputy pursues vehicle; two arrested Friday on multiple charges
On Friday, March 6th, a Grundy County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle just north of Wellsburg for having an expired license plate. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department says the driver refused to stop and led the
Friday, March 6
IGHSAU Basketball State Tournament
2A Semifinals
#4 Denver – 48
Vs. #1 Hinton – 57
#6 Treynor – 54
Vs. #2 Rock Valley – 57
1A Semifinals
#5 Dunkerton – 38
Vs. #1 Bishop Garrigan – 49
#3 St. Albert – 45
Vs. #2 Newell-Fonda – 50
5A Championship
#3 Waukee Northwest – 37
Vs. #1 Johnston – 51
3A Championship
#2 Maquoketa – 59
Vs. #1 Mount Vernon – 42
Dry winter leads to Iowa drought watches as March begins wetter
Drought watches have been issued for northwest and southeast Iowa following a winter marked by limited rain and snowfall, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa experienced a notably dry winter, with drought conditions expanding across
Mason City man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ammunition
A 26-year-old Mason City man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. Luke Braniff entered the guilty plea March 3rd in U.S. District Court in Sioux City to one count of
Franklin County Relay For Life hosting cribbage tournament in Aredale Saturday
The Franklin County Relay for Life will host a cribbage tournament Saturday, March 7th, at the Aredale United Methodist Church. Sign-in will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., with play beginning at 1 p.m. Players may