Area students earn IHSSA all-state speech nominations
Local high school speech students are being recognized at the state level following weekend competition. The Iowa High School Speech Association has announced its Individual Speech All-State nominees after district contests held Saturday, March 14. Several area
Iowa Department of Corrections names Stroud deputy director of institutional operations
The Iowa Department of Corrections has announced a new leadership appointment. According to a press release from the Iowa Department of Corrections, Marcy Stroud has been named Deputy Director of Institutional Operations. Stroud brings more than 30
Clarksville Council reviews housing inspections, ballfield improvements
The Clarksville City Council addressed property, public safety and community improvement topics during its meeting Monday. Council members tabled a resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned property to the county following a public hearing, as officials consider
Iowa fuel prices rise sharply
Gas prices are on the rise across Iowa, according to the latest report from AAA. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline increased 16 cents from last week to $3.35 per gallon statewide. That’s also 45 cents
Latimer Council approves property transfer, Fun Day date
The Latimer City Council addressed infrastructure, property matters and routine maintenance during its March 11th meeting. Council members discussed concerns with the city’s lift station running more frequently during heavy rains, with further evaluation planned. Officials also
RADIO IOWA: Iowa House approves immigration related package
The Iowa House has passed a package of immigration-related proposals affecting state government, private businesses and criminal defendants who are in the country illegally. The legislation also calls for an oath of citizenship to be included on
RADIO IOWA: Grassley says he’ll push to keep absentee voting in SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, and Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is a co-sponsor of what’s known as the SAVE Act. The proposal would require people to show
GOP candidate Bryson Zabel withdraws from District 55 contest
Bryson Zabel has withdrawn from the Republican primary for Iowa House District 55, citing family priorities and the demands of a competitive race. Zabel, a rural Hampton teacher who announced his candidacy earlier this month, said in
Waterloo man sentenced to federal prison for tax fraud
A 41-year-old Waterloo man has been sentenced to federal prison for filing false tax returns, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Tresor Mugogo Ngoy was sentenced March
Franklin County supervisors meeting recap from March 17
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, March 17, at the courthouse in Hampton. Supervisors approved a resolution to vacate a portion of a county road in Section 28, including part of Road No. 89 and