Grundy Center Council to consider property sale, housing program agreement Monday
The Grundy Center City Council will consider the disposition of city-owned property at 1208 J Avenue during its meeting Monday The council will hold a public hearing on the property before considering a bid, a quit claim
NIACC offers same-day enrollment ahead of fall semester
North Iowa Area Community College is hosting an Instant Enrollment Day on Wednesday, August 19th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on its Mason City campus, aimed at helping new and returning students complete their fall enrollment
Hampton rainfall nears four inches in August
Hampton has already received nearly four inches of rain this month, with more wet weather on the way. Through Friday morning, OnTheGoMedia in Hampton had recorded 3.79 inches of rain. That is already more than the total
H-D voters to decide PPEL extension in September
Voters in the Hampton-Dumont Community School District will decide Sept. 8 whether to extend the district’s voter-approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, or PPEL. The proposed extension would continue the existing levy at its current rate of
CGD Board of Directors meeting recap from Aug. 13
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Board of Directors voted Thursday not to livestream or record future board meetings while also taking action on a property tax levy renewal and employee cellphone stipends. The board voted 4-1 against livestreaming or recording
Iowa Falls City Council sets meeting agenda for Aug. 17
The Iowa Falls City Council will consider street and sidewalk closures, changes to industrial property tax exemptions and several development projects when it meets Monday. As part of its consent agenda, the council will consider a resolution
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small business optimism continues to rise
Small business optimism rose in July, according to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. The index increased 2.4 points to 99.8, moving above its 52-year average of 98.0 and reaching its highest level since August 2025.
Hampton Council approves data center moratorium
The Hampton City Council approved a temporary moratorium on new data center development within the city limits during its meeting Thursday. The council approved an ordinance, waiving the usual requirements for multiple readings before taking final action. The
Flood Watch continues through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service in Des Moines says a Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday morning for much of central Iowa, including Franklin, Butler, Hardin, Wright and Grundy counties. The watch means flash flooding caused by
Clarksville council to discuss junk vehicles and more Monday
The Clarksville City Council will meet Monday with discussions on junk vehicles, street concerns, property issues and several proposed road closures among the items on the agenda. Mayor-related correspondence includes clarification on changes involving junk vehicles. Department