Report: Despite raises, Iowa teacher pay lags national average
Photo courtesy of Iowa News Service According to a news story from Iowa News Service, new data from the National Education Association showed despite a series of pay raises, teacher salaries in Iowa are still below the
Iowa farmers make planting progress between rain delays
Iowa farmers had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 26, according to the latest USDA crop progress report. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said many farmers got a good start on planting
Hardin County Supervisors set agenda for April 29
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning with an agenda that includes trail funding, bridge weight limits, opioid settlement documents and an economic development workshop. The board will consider approving an Iowa Department of
Larry Butler of Des Moines – Graveside service May 2
Graveside service for 72-year-old Larry Butler of Des Moines will be Saturday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s UCC Cemetery, rural Geneva. Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is assisting the family. Larry Butler passed
Another week, another West Fork school record
The West Fork boys sprint medley relay team set a school record Friday in Greene, continuing a record-setting season for the Warhawks track and field programs. Blaine Schulz, Brett Behr, Hayden Freyholtz and Rylan Dorenkamp finished in
Vick Woltjer of Hampton – Funeral service May 1
Funeral service for 71-year-old Vick Woltjer of Hampton will be Friday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30 from 5:00
LaVonne Fern Hook of Grundy Center – Funeral service May 1
Funeral service for 81-year-old LaVonne Fern Hook of Grundy Center will be Friday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Reformed Church, rural Holland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday
Area FFA members earn Iowa Degree honors
The 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference was held last week at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, where Iowa FFA Degree recipients were announced April 21. The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree awarded by the Iowa FFA
IBR: Ernst Unveils Legislative Package to Combat Waste and Fraud
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is marking her final year in office with a bipartisan push to crack down on federal waste. Speaking on today’s Iowa Business Report, the Red Oak Republican—who announced her retirement last September—says the
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