Saturday, August 22
Girls Tennis
Tulip City Tussle @ Pella – 9:00 a.m.
(Aplington-Parkersburg)
Suspect Arrested In Cerro Gordo County Following High-Speed Pursuit
A Phoenix, Arizona man is behind bars in Cerro Gordo County this weekend following a high-speed pursuit and hours-long manhunt in the Clear Lake area on Friday (8/21/26) afternoon. In a press release Saturday morning (8/22/26), the
62 year old Rodney Ledbetter – No services
No services are planned for 62 year old Rodney Ledbetter. Adams Celebration of Life in Iowa Falls is assisting the family. Rodney Ledbetter passed away Monday (8/17/26) at Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Francis Brass of Dows – Funeral service Aug. 26
Funeral service for 80 year old Francis Brass of Dows will be held on Wednesday (8/26/26) at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday
Grundy County Supervisors To Consider Storage Tank Expansion
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors is set to tackle a packed agenda as part of its regular weekly session on topics ranging from agricultural expansion to veterans affairs. Grundy Supervisors will hear a proposal from Heartland
H-D Board to review 2026-27 distance learning, mental health services Monday
The Hampton-Dumont School Board will consider several items Monday as the district prepares for the upcoming school year. The board is expected to consider an agreement with the City of Hampton and legal counsel related to the
Hampton City Council to hold workshop Monday
The Hampton City Council will discuss several topics during a workshop Monday, including the city’s ongoing work to develop regulations for data centers. Representatives from Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative will provide information on this year’s Light Up
Area alumni gearing up for UNI Volleyball season
The UNI volleyball team is nearing the regular season opener, and this year’s team will again feature local talent with area alumni. Jadyn Petersen, a Dike-New Hartford alum, is entering her junior season at defensive specialist/libero. She