Family Shares Challenges and Choices in Senior Care
A local family says moving their parents into a retirement community in Parkersburg brought both challenges and unexpected benefits. In a recent episode of the Neighbors in the Nest podcast, they discussed how they decided on Parker
Iowa Lawmaker Says School Funding Increase Falls Short
A Democratic state lawmaker says Iowa schools could face difficult decisions after lawmakers approved a two-percent increase in state funding for the next school year. Jennifer Konfrst, who represents House District 32 in the Windsor Heights and
Glenda Jean VanderHolt of Parkersburg – Funeral service March 11
Funeral service for 86-year-old Glenda Jean VanderHolt of Parkersburg will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will
Monday, March 9
Track & Field
Boys A.D. Dickinson Relays @ UNI-Dome
(AGWSR, Clarksville, Grundy Center, Iowa Falls-Alden, South Hardin)
Wartburg Indoor Girls Meet
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows)
IHSAA Basketball State Tournament
3A Quarterfinals
#8 Gilbert – 40
Vs #1 Ballard – 70
#5 Carroll – 50
Vs. #4 Pella – 49
#7 Xavier – 59
Vs. #2 ADM – 69
#6 Solon – 60
Vs. #3 Storm Lake – 68 OT
4A Quarterfinals
#5 Dubuque Senior – 45
Vs. #4 Dowling Catholic – 63
#8 Urbandale – 53
Vs. #1 Cedar Falls – 73
RADIO IOWA: Time to plant seeds for an early start
Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil, says most seeds need six to eight weeks indoors before being transplanted outside. That means gardeners should start seeds by mid-April. Steil says classic vegetable choices to start indoors
Pamela Umscheid formerly of Grundy Center – Services pending
Services for 66-year-old Pamela Umscheid of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Grundy Center are pending. Abels Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family. Pamela Umscheid passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Omaha Nursing and Rehab in
Elna Meyer of Latimer – Funeral service March 24
Funeral service for 97-year-old Elna Meyer of Latimer will be Tuesday, March, 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Burial will be in the Marion Center Cemetery in Latimer. Sietsema-Atkinson
Mason City man sentenced to 13 years for meth conspiracy
A Mason City man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Kevin Knight, 45, was sentenced March 6 in U.S. District
North Iowa Area Community College among schools awarded career academy grants
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education have announced nearly $4 million in grants to expand career academy programs at four Iowa community colleges. The funding comes through the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund, which
Twedt-Ball files candidacy for open 2nd District U.S. House seat
Democrat Clint Twedt-Ball has filed the paperwork and signatures required to appear on the ballot for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race. Today, Twedt-Ball announced he submitted his affidavit of candidacy along with about 2,600 petition signatures from