Clarion awarded $10,000 BOOST grant for community development

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority have announced $40,000 in grants to support development projects in rural Iowa, including Clarion. Clarion is one of four communities awarded $10,000 through the Rural Building Ownership and
Hardin County Board of Supervisors sets agenda for April 1 meeting

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning in Eldora. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the courthouse large conference room. Among the items up for consideration is approval of a proposed dental
Bonnie Jean Carpenter of Allison – Family graveside service to be held

Family graveside service for 83-year-old Bonnie Jean Carpenter of Allison will be held at the Allison Cemetery. Woodley Funeral Home is caring for the family. Bonnie Jean Carpenter passed away Saturday, March 28th at the Rehabilitation Center
Iowa Falls City Council sets meeting agendas for April 1

The Iowa Falls City Council is moving forward with its fiscal year 2026-27 budget process, including a proposed property tax levy. The council will hold a special meeting Wednesday, April 1, at 5 p.m. to conduct a
IARN: Markets volatile amid uncertainty over acreage expectations

Grain markets have shown mixed movement as traders react to uncertainty surrounding acreage expectations, input costs and global influences affecting agriculture. Analysts say shifting fertilizer and fuel prices, along with outside pressure from energy markets, continue to
Clarene Backer of Greene – Funeral service April 1st

Funeral service for 77-year-old Clarene Backer of Greene will be Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be Tuesday,
John Cordes of Allison – Funeral service April 1st

Funeral service for 66-year-old John Cordes of Allison will be Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31st from 4:00
RADIO IOWA: Over 50 Iowa cities had ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend

From Dubuque to Sioux City and Shenandoah to Burlington, thousands of Iowans in over 50 cities and towns participated in Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests. The first series of nationwide rallies against the Trump Administration and its
Eastern Iowa Storm Risk Highlights Unsettled Late Week Weather

Eastern Iowa could see a few strong thunderstorms as part of an active stretch of weather through the end of the week. The National Weather Service says there is a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5,
President Trump considering seizing Iranian oil hub, issues warnings as tensions escalate

President Trump signaled he is considering a dramatic escalation in the conflict with Iran, including the possibility of taking control of the country’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island. In remarks to the Financial Times, Trump said,