Neva Blankenship of Grundy Center – Memorial service May 2
Memorial service for 80-year-old Neva Blankenship of Grundy Center will be Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Abels Funeral
Belmond City Council regular meeting recap from April 6
The Belmond City Council approved a $6.23 million wastewater treatment facility improvement contract and took action on several other items during its regular meeting April 6 at City Hall. Council members approved plans and specifications for the
Virginia Davis of Greene – Funeral service May 16
Funeral service for 95-year-old Virginia Davis of Greene will be May 16 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Private burial will be held in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be
DNH School Board meeting recap from April 15
The Dike-New Hartford School Board approved its fiscal year 2026-27 budget and acted on several personnel, facilities and program items during its meeting on April 15. The board adopted the $24,047,785 budget following a brief public hearing.
North Butler Board approves 2026–27 budget, tax rate
The North Butler School Board met last week in Allison, holding brief public hearings on the proposed 2026–27 property tax rate and certified budget with no public comment. Board members approved the 2026–27 certified budget, setting the
Wright County Supervisors meeting recap from April 13
The Wright County Board of Supervisors reviewed a county audit, approved a new hire and held public hearings on livestock facility proposals during its regular meeting April 13. The board received a presentation on the fiscal year
Craig Mark Wills of Eldora – Celebration of life at a later date
A celebration of life for 74-year-old Craig Mark Wills of Eldora will be held at a later date. Abels Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Craig Mark Wills passed away April 6 at his
Carole Martin of Clarion – Memorial service May 1
Memorial service for 86-year-old Carole Martin of Clarion will be Friday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Visitation will be Friday, May 1, one hour prior to the service at the funeral
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
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns moments before House Ethics Committee hearing
Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., abruptly resigned Tuesday, just moments before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing that was expected to determine potential disciplinary action against her. Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation comes amid mounting pressure in Congress. Lawmakers had