Iowa’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.4% in February

Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in February, unchanged from January and slightly lower than a year ago, even as signs of strain appeared in parts of the state’s economy. The number of unemployed Iowans dipped
Clarksville City Council meeting recap

The Clarksville City Council on April 20 approved a resolution taking action on a proposed general obligation fire truck acquisition loan agreement after holding a public hearing with no written or oral comments. Council members also approved
Beulah Mae Curley of Rockwell – Funeral service April 25

Funeral service for 93-year-old Beulah Mae Curley of Rockwell will be Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell. Visitation
Hampton City Council meeting preview for April 23

The Hampton City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at city hall with two public hearings and several resolutions on the agenda. Council members are scheduled to hold public hearings on plans, specifications, form of contract
Thursday Birthdays & Anniversaries

Today’s birthday spotlight business is: J&S Grocery in Allison Today’s WINNER will receive: $15 Gift Certificate (pick up at KLMJ Studios) Today’s birthday spotlight business is: T&L Pizza Plus in Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Small Single
Search intensifies for two University of South Florida doctoral students missing over a week

Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last seen on
Man arrested for providing gun to father that killed 8 children in Shreveport, LA

A man is facing federal charges tied to the weapon used in a devastating shooting in Shreveport, LA over the weekend that left eight children dead. Authorities say Charles Ford, 56, a convicted felon, has been charged
Six AP teams in action Thursday

Six Aplington-Parkersburg spring sports teams will compete Thursday. The AP/DNH boys soccer team will play for the first time in a week when they host Denver on 99 The Wave and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. They’ll look to
Hampton-Dumont-CAL heads to Clear Lake for twinbill

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL soccer teams will travel to Clear Lake for a doubleheader Thursday. The Bulldog girls enter the match on a two-game winning streak after defeating Wright County on Monday night. Sophomore Brissa Rojas says Hampton-Dumont-CAL continues
HD-CAL sprint medley wins with adjusted lineup

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys sprint medley relay team took first place at the Bulldog Invitational on April 20, clocking a time of 1:40.42. Carter Arends, Joseph Powers, Aaden Keehn and Briggs Gruelke combined for the victory, giving the