State and Federal candidates are set for the June Primaries
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has released the final list of candidates for Iowa’s June 2nd primary elections. The filing deadline for Democratic and Republican candidates seeking state and federal offices was March 13th at 5
Ernest Steven Harms of Hampton – Funeral service March 20th
Funeral service for 66-year-old Ernest Steven Harms of Hampton will be Friday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month—a time to highlight the impact of traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, and the importance of prevention and care. Across the United States, at least 2.8 million people sustain a TBI each
Alden City council meeting recap from March 16
The Alden City Council approved several items during its regular meeting Monday, including plans for this summer’s Alden Days celebration and a telecommunications project within the city. Council members unanimously approved street closures for Alden Days, scheduled
Tuesday, March 17
Track & Field
Wartburg Indoor Invitational – 2:00 p.m.
AGWSR girls – 11th in team standings
Gracie Wagoner – 1st in high jump
Haley Smith – 4th in 3000m
4×400 – 5th
Elise Olson – 6th in 200m, 9th in 400m
Chloe Stilwell – 10th in 1500m
Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls – T14th in team standings
MacKenzy Valley – 3rd in 3000m
Madison Heilskov – 4th in 200m
Maren Subbert – 7th in shot put
4×800 – 7th
Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys – 8th in team standings
Aaden Keehn – 1st in 55m hurdles
Bayden Wrich – 2nd in 55m
Beau Morton – 2nd in shot put
Carter Arends – 6th in 55m, 4th in 55m hurdles, 9th in long jump
4×800 – 7th
Butler County Conservation shifts focus to spring projects
Butler County Conservation is shifting into its spring workload, with several projects and programs already underway. As aired on the “Outdoors in North Iowa” podcast, Naturalist Annette Wittrock says crews are preparing a section of trail between
Jeanette Broer of Iowa Falls – Memorial service March 19
Memorial service for 96-year-old Jeanette Broer of Iowa Falls will be Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. Visitation
Troy Harms of Hampton – Visitation March 20
Visitation for 53-year-old Troy Harms of Hampton will be Friday, March 20, 2026, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in
RADIO IOWA: New ISU president takes over
The Board of Regents introduced David Cook as the new president of Iowa State University in November, and he has now begun his tenure. Cook told Radio Iowa he has outlined his first 100 days to listen,
Hardin County treasurer reminds residents of March 31 property tax deadline
The Hardin County Treasurer’s Office is reminding residents that the second installment of property taxes is due at the end of the month. According to a press release , Treasurer Machel Eichmeier says property tax payments must