Rob Sand submits record number of signatures to qualify for governor’s race
Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand says his campaign has submitted a record number of petition signatures to qualify for the 2026 ballot. This week, Sand announced that his campaign submitted 24,756 signatures to the state, the
Hardin County supervisors set agenda for March 11 meeting
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning to consider several items of county business during its regular weekly meeting. On the agenda is the opening of bids for a Secondary Roads truck storage shed,
Rep. Shannon Latham will not seek reelection to Iowa House
State Rep. Shannon Latham, a Republican from Sheffield, has announced she will not seek another term in the Iowa House of Representatives. Latham has represented House District 55 since 2021. In a statement, she said serving in
NIACC offers high school equivalency classes in Hampton
North Iowa Area Community College will offer a new session of High School Equivalency, or HSE, classes in Hampton beginning later this month. Orientation and intake for the March session will start March 16. Students must complete
Dolores “Dee” Wolf of Iowa Falls – Funeral services pending
Funeral services for 89-year-old Dolores “Dee” Wolf of Iowa Falls are pending. Surls Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dolores “Dee” Wolf passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.
Janet Lockwood of Sheffield – Funeral service March 14
Funeral service for 87-year-old Janet Lockwood of Sheffield will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. –
Clarksville spaghetti supper to benefit Butler County Relay for Life
A spaghetti supper planned in Clarksville later this month will raise funds for the Butler County Relay for Life. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the AMVETS Community Center
Local North Central District FFA convention achievement award recipients
The North Central District of the Iowa FFA held its annual convention Saturday, March 7 in Algona. Several local chapters were recognized for academic and national achievements. Aplington-Parkersburg chapter members Ella Buttjer, Emma Haan, Ella Johnson, Jayden
NIACC Career Center in Franklin County opens registration for high school students
Registration is now open for the new NIACC Career Center in Franklin County, offering area high school students the chance to earn college credentials while still completing their high school diploma. Beginning in the fall of 2026,
Tuesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Becky’s Hallmark in Iowa Falls Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Jon Suntken, Belmond