KDAO-FM Eldora/Marshalltown Expands with Upgrades and New On-Air Talent
MARSHALLTOWN, IA — OnTheGoMedia is continuing its strategic expansion in the Marshalltown market following its agreement to manage KDAO-FM (FCC license, Eldora) in May. The local media company headquartered in Hampton has officially flipped the station’s format
Dike Fire Department brings safety education to Watermelon Days
The Dike Fire Department will use Watermelon Days as an opportunity to provide fire safety education and give residents a closer look at emergency services. Fire Chief Nathan Schmitz says the department will have its educational firehouse
ISU Extension Plans Three-Day Iowa Drainage School
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a three-day drainage school later this month for farmers, contractors and others interested in agricultural tile drainage. The Iowa Drainage School will be held Aug. 25-27 at Iowa State
Friday, August 7
Girls Tennis
Triangular @ Ballard
Dike-New Hartford – 9
Vs. Webster City – 0
Dike-New Hartford – 5
@ Ballard – 4
Hampton City Council to discuss possible data center moratorium
The Hampton City Council will discuss a possible temporary moratorium on data centers during a workshop Monday. Zoning Administrator Doug Tarr is scheduled to propose a temporary moratorium on data centers while the city develops and approves
Kent Larry Hinders of Hampton – Visitation Aug. 10
Visitation service for 62-year-old Kent Larry Hinders of Hampton will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at the Redman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clarksville Funeral Home. Redman Funeral and Cremation Services is
Iowa approves more than $2 million for renewable fuel projects
Iowa has approved more than $2 million in cost-share grants for 38 renewable fuel infrastructure projects across the state. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved the grants during its
Dianna Schoon formerly of Hampton – Graveside service Aug. 11
Graveside service for 81-year-old Dianna Schoon formerly of Hampton will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Visitation will be Monday, August 10, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at the Woodley
David Hamlin Leonard of Grundy Center – Funeral service Aug. 10
Funeral service for 86-year-old David Hamlin Leonard of Grundy Center will be Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery
Wright County Board of Supervisors to meet Monday
The Wright County Board of Supervisors will consider placing a question on the general election ballot and review bids for county property during its meeting Monday. The board will meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse basement