Kerri Luhring of Parkersburg – Funeral service July 22

Funeral service for 63-year-old Kerri Luhring of Parkersburg will be Wednesday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Redman Funeral
Franklin County road closure scheduled for culvert replacement

A portion of Mallard Avenue in Franklin County will close beginning Monday for a culvert replacement project. Franklin County Engineer Jay Waddingham says Mallard Avenue, or County Road S41, will be closed between 130th and 140th streets
North Butler School Board approves calendar changes, staff updates

The North Butler School Board approved several personnel, calendar and policy items during its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The board accepted the resignation of 14-passenger bus driver Travis Neve due to bus route reductions and approved several
Clarksville City Council sets meeting agenda for Monday

The Clarksville City Council will consider awarding general obligation corporate purpose bonds when it meets Monday, July 20. Council members are scheduled to consider a resolution that would award the city’s General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series
Sheffield Council approves road planning, fiber expansion

The Sheffield City Council approved several infrastructure-related items during its regular meeting Monday night. Council members approved a contract with WHKS to complete design work for the city’s fiscal year 2027 Tax Increment Financing road project. Plans
RAGBRAI REMINDER FOR JULY 22

Marshalltown residents are reminded that several government offices will have adjusted operations on Wednesday, July 22, as the community hosts RAGBRAI’s overnight stop. Marshalltown City Hall will be closed to the public for the day to accommodate
Hampton council to revisit livestock ordinance at Monday workshop

The Hampton City Council will hold a workshop Monday to discuss the city’s livestock ordinance, transportation restrictions and the disposal of vacant lots. Council members are scheduled to discuss property at 1208 Central Ave. E. as it
Mason City man charged in fatal Fareway parking lot incident

Mason City police have arrested a 46-year-old Mason City man in connection with a fatal vehicle incident first reported by RadioOnTheGo News in February. Timothy Best is charged with homicide by vehicle-reckless driving, a Class C felony.
RAGBRAI RIDERS TO ENTER MARSHALL COUNTY WEDNESDAY

RAGBRAI riders will make their way into Marshall County on Wednesday, entering from Colo in Story County as they travel toward Marshalltown for the event’s overnight stop. According to Marshall County Sheriff Joel Phillips, cyclists will first
Franklin General Hospital hosts ribbon cutting for solar project

Franklin General Hospital celebrated a milestone in its new solar project Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Hospital board members, Foundation Board representatives, project vendors and contractors attended the event celebrating the nearly completed installation. Brad Shupe, Franklin