Belmond City Council receives 2025 audit, hires new street operator

At its Monday meeting, the Belmond City Council received the fiscal year 2025 audit from Fort & Schlegel C.P.A., which highlighted the city’s financial status and key findings. City Manager Cody Nicholas said he continues to review
Iowa approves 33 ethanol infrastructure grants to expand E15 access

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that 33 ethanol infrastructure grants have been awarded through the state’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the grants were approved during
Dennis Peterson of Dows – Memorial service March 28th

Memorial service for 90-year-old Dennis Peterson of Dows will be Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg. Private family burial will be held in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Ewing Funeral
Hampton City Council sets agenda for workshop meeting on March 23

The Hampton City Council will hold a workshop meeting Monday, March 23, to discuss community and policy issues. Council members will discuss a proposed chicken and livestock ordinance. The council will also review reserve pay for police
Franklin County Arts Council hosts annual scholarship concert Saturday

The Franklin County Arts Council will host its annual Young Performing Artist Scholarship Benefit Concert Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. The concert will feature performances by soprano Isabel Blakewell and tenor Zachary
Friday, March 20
Track & Field
Central College Indoor Meet – 10:30 a.m.
(AGWSR)
Authorities investigate single-vehicle crash near Mason City Thursday

Authorities in Cerro Gordo County are investigating a single-vehicle accident that occurred Thursday afternoon. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 4:04 p.m. to the area of 300th Street and Orchid Avenue,
Richard Schafer of Wellsburg – Funeral service March 24th

Funeral service for 84-year-old Richard Schafer of Wellsburg will be Tuesday, March 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church, rural Wellsburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, March 23rd
Shirley Ann Meester formerly of Dike – Funeral service March 27th

Funeral service for 88-year-old Shirley Ann Meester, formerly of Dike, will be Friday, March 27th at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Reformed Church in Holland. Visitation will be Thursday, March 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Kim Price announces retirement after 15 years as CEO of Franklin General Hospital

Franklin General Hospital has announced that Chief Executive Officer Kim Price will retire on July 4th after 15 years of leadership and service to the Franklin County community. During his tenure, Price helped guide the hospital’s growth,