Iowa Falls, Alden leaders clarify funding drivers in elementary plan
Officials in the Iowa Falls and Alden school districts are providing new details as discussions continue on a proposed unified elementary system. During a joint meeting in February, officials presented “current realities,” highlighting concerns related to enrollment,
Beth D. Harker of Clarion – Celebration of Life Visitation April 15
A Celebration of Life Visitation for 83-year-old Beth D. Harker of Clarion will be Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5-7 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Ewing Funeral Home is assisting the family. Beth D.
ISU Extension and Outreach Week underway across Iowa
This week marks Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week, running through April 11, highlighting programs and services available in all 99 counties across the state. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowans with educational resources
Betty M. Herzberg – Funeral service April 13
Funeral service for 95-year-old Betty M. Herzberg of Clarion will be Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clarion Church of Christ. Burial will be Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery in
Thursday, April 9
Girls Golf
Aplington-Parkersburg – 221
Wapsie Valley – DNP
@ AGWSR – 216
Dike-New Hartford – 194
Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 238
@ Oelwein – 195
Iowa Falls-Alden – 208
Waverly-Shell Rock – 190
@ Mason City – 242
North Butler – 193
Newman Catholic – 196
@ Nashua-Plainfield – 279
Columbus Catholic – DNP
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 212
@ South Hardin – 258
Northwood-Kensett
Saint Ansgar
@ West Fork – postponed
Boys Golf
Aplington-Parkersburg – 143
Wapsie Valley – 166
@ AGWSR – 180
Central Springs
Roland-Story
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – postponed
Dike-New Hartford – 178
Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 166
@ Oelwein – 172
Hudson – 170
Jesup – 174
@ Grundy Center – 160
Des Moines Christian Invite – 9:00 a.m.
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL)
9. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 452
North Butler – 192
Newman Catholic – 180
@ Nashua-Plainfield – 176
Columbus Catholic – 157
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 173
@ South Hardin – 180
Northwood-Kensett
Saint Ansgar
@ West Fork – postponed
Girls Soccer
#15 (1A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 4
@ #12 (1A) Dike-New Hartford – 0
Clear Lake – 0
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 3
Webster City – 0
@ Wright County – 3
Boys Soccer
New Hampton – 0
@ AP/DNH – 10
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 2
@ Humboldt – 2
Iowa Falls-Alden – 1
@ Clear Lake – 3
Wright County
@ Webster City – postponed
Boys Tennis
Iowa Falls-Alden
@ Saydel – rescheduled to 4/10/26
Track & Field
Spartan Boys Invite @ Grundy Center – 4:30 p.m.
(AGWSR, Grundy Center, South Hardin)
1. South Hardin – 188
3. Grundy Center – 154
4. AGWSR – 69
Hudson Boys Meet – 4:30 p.m.
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarksville, North Butler)
2. Aplington-Parkersburg – 94
3. North Butler – 88
10. Clarksville – 29
Lady Bulldog Invite @ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – postponed
(Belmond-Klemme, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Clarksville, Dike-New Hartford, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden, North Butler, West Fork)
Cowboy Relays @ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – postponed
(Belmond-Klemme, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden, West Fork)
Clear Creek Amana Boys Invitational – postponed
(Dike-New Hartford)
Starmont Invitational – 4:30 p.m.
(Dike-New Hartford girls)
1. Dike-New Hartford – 118
Thursday marks five years since Sgt. Jim Smith’s death
Thursday marks five years since Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith was killed in the line of duty in Grundy Center. Smith was shot on April 9, 2021, during a standoff at a residence following a traffic
RADIO IOWA: On 44-4 vote, Senate passes property tax overhaul
A bill that would significantly change Iowa’s property tax system for homeowners has cleared the Senate. Sen. Dan Dawson, a Republican from Council Bluffs, called it the first step toward a plan that could win approval in
Annabel Meyer of Iowa Falls – Memorial service April 11
Memorial service for 94-year-old Annabel Meyer of Iowa Falls will be Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls.
RADIO IOWA: Iowa AG sues Meta
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and several of its subsidiaries, including Instagram and Facebook. The lawsuit alleges Meta violated Iowa consumer protection laws by promoting Instagram as safe for children
Meservey City Council to meet April 13
The Meservey City Council will meet Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, where officials are scheduled to take up infrastructure and development items. The council will receive departmental reports from fire, library, streets, water