Franklin County supervisors outline March 10 agenda

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, March 10, at the Franklin County Courthouse. County Treasurer Chad Murray will discuss a status change and wage adjustment for Cindy Shelton and the appointment of Angela Horner
Iowa DNR seeks public input on proposed license fee changes for 2027

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on a proposed increase to hunting, fishing and trapping license fees. If approved, the new prices would take effect Dec. 15 for the 2027 recreation year. Under
CGD School Board sets agenda for March 10 meeting

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board will meet Tuesday, March 10 at the CGD District Office in Clarion for its regular meeting and a hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 school calendar. Board members will hear a presentation
Ackley City Council sets agenda for March 11 meeting

The Ackley City Council will meet Wednesday, March 11 in the Ackley Council Chambers to consider several items including ordinance changes, street projects and staffing needs. Two public hearings are scheduled at the start of the meeting.
Small business job openings remain difficult to fill

The latest National Federation of Independent Business jobs report shows small businesses continue to face challenges finding workers. NFIB says its Small Business Employment Index rose nearly one point in February to 103.5, indicating continued tightness in
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran’s new supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the new supreme leader of Iran, according to state media reports released Sunday. His selection by the Assembly of Experts
Explosive devices found outside NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion residence during protests

Two men were taken into custody after explosive devices were ignited during opposing demonstrations outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City’s mayor. According to the New York Police Department, tensions escalated Saturday when a
Dana White explains why Jon Jones and Conor McGregor aren’t on UFC’s White House card

UFC CEO Dana White has clarified why two of the promotion’s biggest stars — Jon Jones and Conor McGregor — will not appear on the upcoming UFC White House event, despite weeks of speculation. White just unveiled
Behrends helped set the standard for Clarksville basketball’s young roster

The Clarksville boys basketball team with a young core this winter rallied around senior Camden Behrends. Behrends was the second leading scorer on the team with 9.2 points per game and assists leader 3.6 per game. Head
Veteran RB James Conner restructures deal to stay with Arizona Cardinals for 2026

Veteran running back James Conner will remain with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2026 season after agreeing to revise the final year of his contract. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was first to report: “The Cardinals and two-time