Greene Council approves budget, fiber expansion
The Greene City Council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget during a meeting Monday following a public hearing with no comments. Council members also approved a plan allowing Kinetic (Windstream) to move forward with fiber optic installation
Sheffield Council approves fire truck financing, pool hires
The Sheffield City Council approved several key items during its meeting Monday, including financing for a new fire truck and multiple seasonal hires. Council members approved a 260-thousand dollar general obligation loan agreement to fund the fire
Voter registration drive coming to Hampton Public Library Monday
The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is partnering with the Hampton Public Library to host a voter registration drive Monday. The event coincides with National Library Week, highlighting the library’s role as a community resource beyond books. Library
Anne Marie Schwartz of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Clarksville – Memorial service May 16
Memorial service for 56-year-old Anne Marie Schwartz of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Clarksville will be Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville. Interment will be in the Lynwood
Thursday, April 16
Girls Golf
Denver – 209
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 180
@ AGWSR – 253
Aplington-Parkersburg – 238
South Hardin – 232
@ Oelwein – 202
Clarksville – DNP
GMG – 293
@ BCLUW – 206
Dike-New Hartford – 201
East Marshall – 244
@ Jesup – 195
Grundy Center – 378
Columbus Catholic – DNP
@ Wapsie Valley – DNP
North Butler – 207
Saint Ansgar – 221
@ Central Springs – 262
Osage – 216
Nashua-Plainfield – 294
@ West Fork – 238
Boys Golf
Denver – 154
Sumner-Fredericksburg – 158
@ AGWSR – 180
Aplington-Parkersburg – 153
South Hardin – 176
@ Oelwein – 173
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 217
Saydel – 196
@ Roland-Story – 158
Clarksville – 186
GMG – 219
@ BCLUW – 163
Dike-New Hartford – 186
East Marshall – 153
@ Jesup – 171
Grundy Center – 294
Columbus Catholic – 303
@ Wapsie Valley – 371
Osage – 172
Nashua-Plainfield – 189
@ West Fork – 170
Girls Soccer
GC-GR – 1
@ #12 (1A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 8
#14 (1A) Dike-New Hartford – 0
@ #1 (1A) Hudson – 2
Charles City – 1
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 3
Humboldt – 1
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 1
Garner Hayfield Ventura – 0
@ Wright County – 0
Boys Soccer
AP/DNH – 3
@ GC-GR – 1
Charles City – 1
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 7
Iowa Falls-Alden – 0
@ Humboldt – 8
Wright County – 3
@ Garner Hayfield Ventura – 0
Boys Tennis
Aplington-Parkersburg – 4
@ Decorah – 5
Track & Field
Hudson Relays (boys) – 4:30 p.m.
(AGWSR, Aplington-Parkersburg, Grundy Center, Iowa Falls-Alden)
2. Grundy Center – 95
3. Aplington-Parkersburg – 92
11. AGWSR – 26
15. Iowa Falls-Alden – 5
Girls Wolverine Invitational @ Dike-New Hartford – 4:45 p.m.
(AGWSR, Aplington-Parkersburg, Dike-New Hartford, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden, South Hardin)
1. Dike-New Hartford – 105
3. AGWSR – 74
9. South Hardin – 36
10. Aplington-Parkersburg – 35
11. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 32
T12. Iowa Falls-Alden – 26
Panther Relays @ Knoxville – 4:15 p.m.
(Belmond-Klemme)
Girls Standings
7. Belmond-Klemme – 25
Boys Standings
6. Belmond-Klemme – 84
Emily Markert Coed Relays @ Manson-NW Webster – 4:30 p.m.
(Clarion-Goldfield-Dows)
13. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 10
Cole Collinge Invitational @ Cedar Falls – 4:30 p.m.
(Dike-New Hartford)
7. Dike-New Hartford – 48
New Hampton Coed – 4:30 p.m.
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys, West Fork boys)
3. West Fork – 61
9. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 0
Lake Mills Boys Relays – 4:30 p.m.
(North Butler)
4. North Butler – 83.5
RADIO IOWA: Election-related bill headed to the governor
Iowa’s voter registration law has let Iowans without a photo ID have a relative, neighbor or friend confirm they’re eligible to cast a ballot on Election Day in their precinct. West Virginia is the only other state
NIACC marks Community College Month with free courses
North Iowa Area Community College is marking Community College Month this April with events aimed at highlighting the role of two-year institutions in workforce development and economic opportunity. Community College Month is a nationwide campaign led by
Craig Harris of Iowa Falls – Service pending
Service for 78-year-old Craig Harris of Iowa Falls is pending, through Adams Celebration of Life. Craig Harris passed away Monday, April 13 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.
Chronicle: Hampton-Dumont School Board approves transportation director agreement with Belmond-Klemme
The Hampton-Dumont School Board approved a transportation director agreement with Belmond-Klemme School District during their meeting Wednesday. This comes after the resignation of H-D Transportation Director Dan Schipper, which was also approved during the meeting, along with
Meservey City Council meeting recap from April 13
The Meservey City Council approved hiring a new city attorney and took action on several infrastructure and property issues during its regular meeting April 13. In new business, council members approved hiring Jason Palmer of Lamson, Dugan