Darwin Van Horn Elected for Another Term with Franklin REC Board
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative has announced the results of this year’s board election, following their cooperative’s business-only meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, at the Franklin REC office in Hampton. According to a press release from Franklin
Iowa gas prices fall 14 cents
Iowa drivers are paying less at the pump this week, with the average price of regular unleaded falling 14 cents to $3.51 per gallon, according to AAA. AAA said the statewide average as of Wednesday was still
Thursday, April 23
Girls Golf
Jesup – 190
@ AGWSR – 219
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
East Marshall
@ South Hardin – cancelled
Don Bosco
Tripoli
@ Clarksville – cancelled
Dike-New Hartford – 203
@ Columbus Catholic – DNP
New Hampton Invitational – 12:00 p.m.
(Grundy Center)
1. Grundy Center – 374
Central Springs
Saint Ansgar
North Butler
@ West Fork – postponed
Boys Golf
Jesup – 182
@ AGWSR – 180
Aplington-Parkersburg – 155
@ Union – 165
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
East Marshall
@ South Hardin – cancelled
Don Bosco
Tripoli
@ Clarksville – cancelled
Dike-New Hartford – 198
@ Columbus Catholic – 158
Central Springs
Saint Ansgar
North Butler
@ West Fork – postponed
Girls Soccer
#12 (1A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 1
@ #3 (1A) Denver – 1
Hampton-Dumont-CAL
@ Clear Lake – postponed
Wright County
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – postponed
Boys Soccer
Denver – 2
@ AP/DNH – 6
Hampton-Dumont-CAL
@ Clear Lake – postponed
Iowa Falls-Alden
@ Wright County – postponed
Boys Tennis
Aplington-Parkersburg – 5
@ Columbus Catholic – 4
Oelwein
@ Grundy Center – postponed
Osage
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – postponed
Track & Field
Drake Relays
| School | Event | Time | Result |
| Dike-New Hartford | Girls Long Jump – Chloe Paulsen | 5:00 PM | 17th – 16-10.75 |
| Grundy Center | Boys 3200 – Emerson Vokes | 5:56 PM | 11th – 9:21.05 |
Girls Norsemen Relays @ Roland-Story – cancelled
(Aplington-Parkersburg)
Penick Boys Relays @ BCLUW – cancelled
(Aplington-Parkersburg, Belmond-Klemme)
Girls Lynx Relays @ Webster City – cancelled
(Clarion-Goldfield-Dows)
Nashua-Plainfield Girls Invite – 4:30 p.m.
(Clarksville, North Butler, West Fork)
1. North Butler – 122
T3. West Fork – 77
14. Clarksville – 18
Denver Boys Meet – cancelled
(Dike-New Hartford)
Spartan Girls Invite @ Grundy Center – cancelled
(Grundy Center)
Hawk Relays (boys) @ South Hamilton – cancelled
(Hampton-Dumont-CAL)
104.9 KLMJ presents premier “Tuesday on the Town” lineup for 2026
104.9 KLMJ has announced the 2026 lineup for its annual Tuesday on the Town series, a June tradition that combines live music, community spirit and local fundraising at Hampton’s Band Shell Park. The weekly events, held each
Two Arrested, Charged After Traffic Stop in Chapin
Two Hampton men were arrested on drug charges early Thursday morning, following a traffic stop in Chapin, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Brett Vanderveen, 25, of Hampton is facing charges for possession of marijuana, a
CAL School Board finalizes 2026–27 budget, approves school calendar
The CAL School Board approved its 2026–2027 budget Monday following a public hearing with no community comments. Superintendent Todd Lettow said that while total dollars in the budget increased, the district’s tax levy rate will decrease to
Alden City Council sets agenda for April 27 meeting
The Alden City Council is scheduled to consider several fiscal year 2026-27 items at its April 27 meeting, including a public hearing on the proposed budget, budget adoption and wage approval. According to the agenda, council members
Lessons of the Holocaust at the Hampton Public Library
Retired social studies teacher Brad Wilkening of Ankeny stopped by the Hampton Public Library Wednesday evening to share his program called “Lessons of the Holocaust.” During his presentation, he shared details from the harrowing camps, literature of
Over 5,000 Iowa students register to vote; Dike-New Hartford High School recognized
More than 5,000 Iowa high school students registered to vote during the 2025–2026 school year through a statewide initiative led by the Secretary of State’s office. The Carrie Chapman Catt Award program, launched in 2019, encourages schools
Rockwell City Council meeting recap
The Rockwell City Council on Wednesday adopted the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget following a public hearing and also approved First Security Bank and Trust of Rockwell as the city’s depository. Council members also approved several spending items