Frances Irene Schipper of Kesley – Funeral service April 7
Funeral service for 91-year-old Frances Irene Schipper of Kesley will be Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, rural Aplington. Burial will be in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery, rural Aplington. Visitation will be Monday,
Pony Express Riders stop in Hampton Friday during annual trek
The Pony Express Riders of Iowa began their annual trek across the state Friday, making their way south along Highway 65 through Sheffield and stopping in Hampton. Riders from across Iowa are taking part in the two-day
At week 12, Senate Democrats say key issues remain for 2026 session
Now 12 weeks into the legislative session, Iowa Senate Democrats say several key issues remain unresolved as lawmakers approach the 100th day of the session. In a weekly update, Democrats pointed to ongoing work on the state
Dorothy Davison of Eldora – Funeral service April 6
Funeral service for 95-year-old Dorothy Davison of Eldora will be Monday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church of Eldora. Burial will be in the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00
Iowa drivers could soon see a change when they hit the road
A proposal moving through the state legislature would raise the speed limit on many two-lane highways from 55 to 60 miles per hour. Lawmakers in the Iowa House passed the measure 76-16. Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley
Butler County Relay for Life hosting cribbage tournament in Greene Saturday
The Butler County Relay for Life will host a cribbage tournament Saturday, April 4 at the Greene American Legion. Registration begins at noon, with play starting at 1:00 p.m. Organizers encourage participants to sign up in advance
Carl Wibholm of Dows – Funeral service April 7
Funeral service for 89-year-old Carl Wibholm of Dows will be Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Williams. Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, April 6 from
RADIO IOWA: Sand proposes term limits, mandatory retirement age for Iowa elected officials
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, is proposing term limits for legislators and statewide elected officials, along with mandatory prison time for any public official convicted of embezzling tax dollars. Sand also supports banning
Meservey City Council sets new date for FY 2027 budget hearing
The Meservey City Council set a new date for its upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget hearing during a special meeting Friday morning. The council approved a motion to hold the public hearing on April 22 at 5:30
Grundy Center City Council sets meeting agenda for April 6
The Grundy Center City Council will meet Monday evening to consider an ordinance update, event planning items and upcoming financing proposals. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Council members are set to take