Chronicle: Hampton Tree Board to plant trees around county with DNR grant

The Hampton Tree Board plans on planting around 70 trees this year with grant funding from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The tree board’s friends group recently received a $22,040 grant from the Iowa Department of
Grundy County issues disaster declaration after Tuesday’s storms

The Grundy County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting Wednesday and approved a county disaster declaration following severe storms that moved through the area earlier this week. The declaration notes Grundy County suffered damage to public
Clarksville four-day school week showing positive results in first year

A year after implementing a four-day school week, the Clarksville Community School District is seeing encouraging results. Superintendent Bryan Boysen says the district gathered feedback in December, and the response has been positive. “We are seeing a
Carolyn Haywood of Grundy Center – Celebration of life April 25

A celebration of life for 90-year-old Carolyn Haywood of Grundy Center will be Saturday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Services in Grundy Center. Visitation will be April 25 from 10:00 to 11:30
Iowa gas prices rise slightly

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 1 cent from last week to $3.65, according to AAA. As of Wednesday afternoon, GasBuddy reported local prices at $3.79 per gallon in Hampton, Allison and Belmond.
Bob Shull of Hampton – Celebration of life April 19

A celebration of life for 71-year-old Bob Shull of Hampton will be Sunday, April 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Bob Shull passed away Monday, April 13 at MercyOne North
RADIO IOWA: Bill may lead to 8th graders playing Iowa high school sports

A bill that could allow eighth graders to participate in all high school sports is headed to the governor. Iowa eighth graders already may play baseball and softball during the summer. The bill directs the Iowa Department
Dumont City Council preview for April 16 meeting

The Dumont City Council will hold a regular meeting Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at the Dumont EMS Building. A public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 city budget is scheduled to open the meeting.
Clarksville City Council recap from April 13 meeting

The Clarksville City Council met in special session Monday, April 13, at city hall. The council opened a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. No written or oral comments were received, and the council closed
Wednesday, April 15
Boys Golf
IFA Cadet Tournament – 10:00 a.m.
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden, South Hardin)
1. Iowa Falls-Alden – 154
2. South Hardin – 168
4. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 213
Girls Golf
IFA Cadet Tournament – 10:00 a.m.
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden, South Hardin)
1. Iowa Falls-Alden – 201
3, South Hardin – 233
4. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 242