Local priest: Changes aim to strengthen future of Catholic Church
Local Catholics are getting more perspective on what major changes coming to the Archdiocese of Dubuque will look like at the parish level. Kevin Earleywine, who represents St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton and St. Mary’s in
What drivers need to know about Highway 3 and 65 projects
Two road projects are affecting travel in the area, according to Iowa DOT Field Services Coordinator Pete Hjelmstad. An asphalt overlay project is underway along Highway 3 near Rowan, from the Franklin County–Wright County line, west to
Grundy County included in disaster proclamation following severe weather
Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties, including Grundy County, in response to severe weather that began April 13 and continues to impact the state. The proclamation also covers Carroll, Crawford, Harrison
Naturalist shares morel foraging tips
As spring temperatures rise, local conservation officials say morel mushroom season is approaching across North Iowa. As aired on the “Outdoors in North Iowa” podcast, Aubrey Brandt, a naturalist with Franklin and Wright County Conservation, offers some
Theodore “Ted” Vern Lord of Iowa Falls – Visitation April 23
A time of visitation for 73-year-old Theodore “Ted” Vern Lord of Iowa Falls will be Thursday, April 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the St. Mark
Suzy Eichmeier of Ackley – Service pending
Memorial service for 63-year-old Suzy Eichmeier of Ackley will be Friday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley at a later
Iowa DOT urges caution during Work Zone Awareness Week
Photo courtesy of Iowa DOT newletter It is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Iowa Department of Transportation is urging drivers to take extra care in construction zones. Observed April 20–24, this year’s theme, “Safe actions
Beginner-friendly adult art series offered in Iowa Falls
A new adult art program aimed at beginners will be offered this spring through the Hardin County Extension Office. The five-week series, titled “Art Made Easy: Discover Design Without the Pressure,” is scheduled for Wednesdays from May
Monday, April 20
Girls Golf
Iowa Falls-Alden – 211
South Hardin – 214
@ AGWSR – 219
Eagle Grove – 225
West Hancock – DNP
@ Belmond-Klemme – 246
Southeast Valley – 235
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 237
North Butler – 194
Northwood-Kensett – DNP
@ Osage – 238
Boys Golf
Iowa Falls-Alden – 188 (2nd)
South Hardin – 187
@ AGWSR – 188 (3rd)
Eagle Grove – 213
West Hancock – 182
@ Belmond-Klemme – 176
Southeast Valley – 171
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 184
North Butler – 181
Northwood-Kensett – 178
@ Osage – 165
Girls Soccer
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 2
@ Wright County – 1
Iowa Falls-Alden – 5
@ Charles City – 0
Boys Soccer
Iowa Falls-Alden – 4
@ Charles City – 5
Boys Tennis
Oelwein – 0
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 9
Iowa Falls-Alden – 0
@ Grundy Center – 9
Track & Field
Hudson Relays (girls) – 4:30 p.m.
(AGWSR, Clarksville, Dike-New Hartford, Grundy Center, South Hardin)
1. Grundy Center – 94
2. Dike-New Hartford – 88
10. South Hardin – 34.5
12. AGWSR – 31
16. Clarksville – 17
Bulldog Invitational @ Hampton-Dumont-CAL (boys) – 4:30 p.m.
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Belmond-Klemme, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, South Hardin)
2. Aplington-Parkersburg – 142
3. Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 98
4. South Hardin – 96
7. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 61
8. Belmond-Klemme – 57
Marshalltown Relays (girls) – 4:30 p.m.
(Aplington-Parkersburg)
2. Aplington-Parkersburg – 90
Belmond City Council sets agenda for April 20 meeting
The Belmond City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at city hall to address a range of routine and upcoming business items, including budget planning and community events. According to the agenda, council members are also