Conservation boards plan stargazing and night hike events
Franklin and Wright County Conservation will offer several outdoor education programs in May, including STAR Lab planetarium programs, a community star party and a guided night hike. As aired on the “Exploring Outdoors in North Iowa” program
Clarksville summer tradition opens Memorial Day weekend
Photo provided by Jeff Kolb The Clarksville Popcorn Stand will open for the season Saturday. The longtime summertime destination will be open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday evenings from Memorial Day weekend through at
Belmond City Council sets agenda for May 18 meeting
The Belmond City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-26. After the hearing, the council is scheduled to consider a resolution which would approve the budget amendment. The council
Iowa Falls City Council sets agenda for May 18 meeting
The Iowa Falls City Council will consider several project, property and funding items during its meeting Monday. The council is scheduled to discuss and consider a $105,250 down payment for the Hedden property, with funding coming from
Wright County highlights MIDAS Public Transit service
Wright County Economic Development is highlighting MIDAS Public Transit as a transportation option for residents and visitors in Wright County. According to a press release from Wright County Economic Development, MIDAS Public Transit provides safe and affordable
Clarksville City Council sets agenda for May 18 meeting
The Clarksville City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on proposed contract documents and the estimated cost for the Church Street improvements project. The hearing will include plans, specifications and the form of contract for the
Monday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Guerrero’s Brickyard Bistro in Sheffield Today’s winner will receive: $15 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Dan Miller, Ackley
AP’s Wedeking secures tennis state tournament bid
Aplington-Parkersburg sophomore Tyler Wedeking has secured a spot in the IHSAA Class 1A Tennis Singles State Tournament. He won the district title at Saturday’s state qualifying tournament at Columbus Catholic. The 2-seed in the singles bracket, Wedeking
United hosting Cadets Monday to begin boys soccer playoffs
AP/DNH will host Iowa Falls-Alden to begin the boys soccer playoffs Monday in a 2A Substate 2 first round game. It’ll air on 99 The Wave. The United have won four straight entering postseason play, including a
Sen. Cassidy loses Louisiana GOP primary; Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy was defeated in Saturday’s GOP primary, falling short of a runoff after years of backlash from supporters of President Trump over Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump following the January 6 Capitol attack.