Longtime Hampton-Dumont Choir Director Bonnie Stewart receives Robert M. McCowen Award
A longtime Hampton-Dumont choral music director is being recognized for a career dedicated to inspiring students through music. Bonnie Stewart, who lives in Hampton, received the Iowa Choral Directors Association’s Robert M. McCowen Lifetime Achievement Award during
RADIO IOWA: Judge rules Libertarian ticket can’t be 2026 ballot
A district court judge has ruled the Libertarian candidates for governor and lieutenant governor cannot be listed on Iowa’s General Election ballot. It’s likely the Libertarian candidates will appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court. According to Radio
LifeServe urges blood donations amid low supply
LifeServe Blood Center is urging eligible donors to give blood as soon as possible after weeks of declining donations have left supplies at critically low levels. The blood center says it currently has just a one- to
Iowa gasoline prices eased slightly over the past week
According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.75 Wednesday, down five cents from last week but still 83 cents higher than a year ago. The national average rose three cents
AGWSR School Board moves toward possible bond vote, hires interim elementary principal
The AGWSR School Board has taken another step toward asking voters to consider a revised school bond issue this fall. At its meeting earlier this month, the board approved the architect’s preliminary plans and cost estimates for
Two Dumont residents arrested on drug charges
Two Dumont residents have been arrested following a Butler County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation. Forty-one-year-old Nicole Berner and 32-year-old Christopher Vianey, both of Dumont, were arrested Tuesday night at a residence on Pine Street. Each was charged
Beverly Irene Root of Latimer – Celebration of life at a later date
A celebration of life for 75-year-old Beverly Irene Root of Latimer will be held at a later date. Woodley Funeral Home is caring for the family. Beverly Irene Root passed away Tuesday, July 28 at her home
ISU Extension Hosts Fertilizer, Finance Workshop In Mason City
With fertilizer costs running high, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach wants to help North Iowa farmers, lenders and crop advisers make smarter, more profitable nutrient management decisions this growing season.
Joan Strickler of Allison – Funeral service August 3
Funeral service for 92-year-old Joan Strickler of Allison will be Monday, August 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Woodley Funeral Home of Greene is caring for the family. Joan Strickler passed away
INS: Grassroots Push Grows As Iowans Face Healthcare Struggles
As affordable healthcare supporters in Iowa push grassroots campaigns calling on policymakers to address rising costs, a retired healthcare administrator is reflecting on how the industry has shifted under new federal guidelines.