Chronicle: Dumont man arrested after K-9 detects drugs at stop
A Dumont man was arrested after he was found in possession of a methamphetamine pipe during a traffic stop in rural Ackley Tuesday evening. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle in the
Friday, April 17
Girls Golf
Forest City
North Union
@ Belmond-Klemme – rescheduled to 5/5/26
Boys Golf
Forest City
North Union
@ Belmond-Klemme – rescheduled to 5/5/26
Track & Field
Falcon Coed @ Aplington-Parkersburg – cancelled
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Grundy Center girls, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, South Hardin boys)
Viking Girls Relays @ Northwood-Kensett – cancelled
(North Butler, West Fork)
Franklin Medical Center welcomes new provider Ally Flint
Franklin Medical Center has added a new provider to its healthcare team with the return of a familiar face to the area. Ally Flint, a physician assistant certified (PA-C), has joined FMC after growing up in Hampton
RADIO IOWA: Thousands of Iowa ag-ed students head for big FFA event in Ames
One of the nation’s largest FFA conventions will get underway in central Iowa this weekend. About five-thousand Iowa members of the agricultural education organization will attend the 98th annual Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Iowa State
Kicking the stigma: H-D-CAL event highlights mental health awareness
Hampton-Dumont-CAL combined athletics with advocacy Thursday, hosting a “Kick the Stigma” event alongside a soccer doubleheader against Charles City. Six organizations were on site, offering resources and conversations around mental health. Vendors included Achieve Mental Health of
Iowa Legislature advances stricter bail restrictions
Iowa lawmakers have approved legislation that would tighten bail requirements and limit when defendants can be released without posting bond, according to a legislative update newsletter from Iowa House Republicans. The bill, Senate File 2399, would require
Clarksville City Council sets agenda for April 20 meeting
The Clarksville City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, April 20, on a proposal to enter into a general obligation fire truck acquisition loan agreement during its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Following the hearing, the
Wright County Supervisors set agenda for April 20 meeting
The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, April 20, at 9 a.m. in the courthouse basement boardroom in Clarion. Supervisors are scheduled to receive quarterly revenue reports from the county recorder and auditor and review
Allan “Al” Standorf of Steamboat Rock – Service April 24
A service for 84-year-old Allan “Al” Standorf of Steamboat Rock will be Friday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Adams Celebration of Life in Owasa. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township
National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes near Eldora Tuesday
Severe thunderstorms that swept across the area Tuesday produced two confirmed tornadoes in Hardin County, according to the National Weather Service. Both tornadoes were rated EF0. The first touched down about two miles south of Eldora and