Democratic candidates hold town hall at 805 Pizza and Chicken Sunday
Democratic candidates Ashley WolfTornabane, who’s running for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, and Cynthia Paschen, who’s running for Iowa’s State House District 55, held a town hall at 805 Pizza and Chicken in Hampton on Sunday, April 12.
New youth program aims to expand early learning in Butler County
The Butler County Extension Office is introducing a new summer program aimed at young children, designed to expand early learning opportunities in the area. The program, called Little Clover Sprouts, is geared toward children ages 3 to
Charlotte Ellis of Alexander – Graveside service April 16
Graveside service for 74-year-old Charlotte Ellis of Alexander will be Thursday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond. Charlotte
Lawrence Winters of Hampton – Funeral service April 18
Funeral service for 96-year-old Lawrence Winters of Hampton will be Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Lawrence Winters passed away Sunday, April 12 at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in
Merna Jean Schroeder of Sheffield – Private family burial to be held
Private family burial for 99-year-old Merna Jean Schroeder of Sheffield will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton is caring for the family. Merna Jean Schroeder passed away February 17.
Marilyn Kinney of Iowa Falls – Funeral service April 18
Funeral service for 80-year-old Marilyn Kinney of Iowa Falls will be Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens in Iowa Falls. Woodley
Hardin County Supervisors set agenda for April 15 meeting
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday to consider budget approvals, permits and other county business. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the courthouse large conference room in Eldora. Agenda items
Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal gun charge after fleeing police
An 18-year-old Cedar Rapids man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a firearm charge after running from officers and dropping a gun during a 2025 incident in Waterloo. Darrell Jawon Wilson pleaded guilty to possession of
Ackley City Council sets agenda for April 14 meeting
The Ackley City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening to address budget and personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the council chambers. Council members will begin with a public hearing on
Iowa launches nitrogen soil sampling project to cut costs improve water quality
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and the Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council have announced a new three-year nitrogen soil sampling project aimed at helping farmers fine-tune fertilizer use while improving water quality. The project will