Hampton Council approves FY27 budget, weighs local business requests
The Hampton City Council met Thursday in a special session to review the fiscal year 2027 proposed property tax levy, set at $14.85 per $1,000 of assessed value. Mayor Steve Birdsall opened the public hearing, and City
Ackley City Council to fill mayoral vacancy by appointment
Following Mayor Michael Nuss’ resignation effective March 27, the Ackley City Council is moving to fill the mayoral vacancy by appointment. Nuss, first elected in 2021, announced he was stepping down at the council’s regular meeting March
Grundy Center City Council to hold public hearing on March 30
The Grundy Center City Council will hold a special session on Monday, March 30. The council will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 proposed property tax levy. No formal action will be taken during the session.
Aplington City Council sets April 8 hearings on FY27 budget
The Aplington City Council held two special meetings Wednesday evening focused on the proposed property tax levy and upcoming budget planning. During the first meeting, Mayor Jason Mehmen opened a public hearing on the proposed property tax
William (Stan) Standley Strait of Eldora – Celebration of life April 4th
A celebration of life for 75-year-old William (Stan) Standley Strait of Eldora will be Saturday, April 4th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the former First Assembly of God Church building, at 1303 4th Street, in Eldora.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office warns of new Iowa DOT text scam
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new text message scam circulating that falsely claims to be from the Iowa Department of Transportation. According to the sheriff’s office, the message claims recipients have an
Friday, March 27
Track & Field
North Iowa Indoor Championships (boys) @ Clear Lake – 4:00 p.m.
Standings
5. Iowa Falls-Alden – 50
13. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 6
14. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 3
Hampton announces spring clean-up days
Hampton residents will have multiple opportunities to dispose of unwanted items during the city’s upcoming spring clean-up days, scheduled for April 17, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 25. Items will be accepted at the Hampton Compost site,
Hampton-Dumont Board holds budget hearing, explores superintendent sharing opportunities
The Hampton-Dumont School Board Monday held a public hearing on the district’s next fiscal year budget, which includes a proposed property tax levy of $11.18 per $1,000 of assessed property value. During the hearing, several community members
Maxine Cassill of Iowa Falls – Graveside service March 30th
Graveside service for 102-year-old Maxine Cassill of Iowa Falls will be Monday, March 30th at 10:30 a.m. at the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is assisting the family. Maxine Cassill passed