Hardin County Supervisors recap from April 15 meeting
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, April 15, in the courthouse large conference room in Eldora. Supervisors approved two utility permits, including one for Midland Power Cooperative to replace overhead power lines with underground service
United Way to host Women United luncheon in Mason City
Photo courtesy of United Way According to a press release, the United Way of North Central Iowa will host its first Women United Luncheon later this month in Mason City. The event is scheduled for April 28
Nominations open for Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest
Photo courtesy of Iowa Pork Producers Association Nominations are now open for the 2026 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest, organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The annual contest, which highlights one of the state’s signature
Heartland Museum to host Spring Craft Show May 2
The Heartland Museum will host its annual Spring Craft Show on May 2 in Clarion. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the museum’s community room at 119 Ninth St. SW. Organizers say
West Fork girls claim Cowgirl Relays Class B crown
Photo provided by Head Coach Ashley Sears The West Fork girls track and field team turned in a strong all-around performance Tuesday night, winning Class B of the Cowgirl Relays with 164 points. The Warhawks were particularly
Kothe Memorial Library in Parkersburg receives national grant for small and rural libraries
Kothe Memorial Library in Parkersburg has been selected as one of just 300 libraries nationwide to participate in the fourth and final round of American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative—an honor
Chronicle: Hampton City Council approves second reading of chicken ordinance
The Hampton city council passed the second reading of their revised chicken ordinance during their April 9 meeting. The changes to the old ordinance include allowing chicken owners to sell their eggs and setting the maximum height
Wednesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: 805 Pizza & Chicken in Hampton Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: For Heaven’s Sake in Aplington Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up
Police fatally shoot woman who attacked child in kidnap attempt at Omaha Walmart
A chaotic scene unfolded Tuesday morning in Omaha when officers shot and killed a woman accused of attacking a young child during an apparent kidnapping attempt at a Walmart. Authorities say the incident began shortly after 9
Falcons win title at East Marshall Invitational
*photo from Klay Hoppenworth The Aplington-Parkersburg boys golf team won the team title at Tuesday’s East Marshall Invitational. At +24, they won the title by two strokes over the hosts. Grundy Center was third at +27. Cormick