Rockford man sentenced to more than seven years in prison

A 48-year-old Rockford man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Anthony Paul Harden was sentenced to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty February 23 to receipt of
PNS: Medicaid Cuts Threaten Iowa Maternity Care

Looming cuts to Medicaid are threatening rural Iowa hospitals and maternity wards, while some clinics have already reduced services or closed. About 600,000 Iowans rely on Medicaid as their only health insurance, according to KFF. The program
Gruelke, Aalbers crowned H-D-CAL homecoming royalty

Briggs Gruelke and Addison Aalbers were crowned Hampton-Dumont-CAL homecoming king and queen Friday during the Bulldogs’ homecoming festivities. The coronation took place during a community pep rally following the homecoming parade, with students, families and community members
Friday, October 2
Football
AGWSR – 45
@ Lake Mills – 0
Jesup – 0
@ #4 (1A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 54
BCLUW – 16
@ Newman Catholic – 41
#10 (A) West Fork – 32
@ Belmond-Klemme – 6
#9 (1A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 40
@ Eagle Grove – 6
Clarksville – 74
@ Belle Plaine – 14
Stanton – 24
@ Colo-Nesco – 30
#3 (2A) Roland-Story – 19
@ Dike-New Hartford – 27
Collins-Maxwell – 6
@ #6 (8) Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 69
Grundy Center – 41
@ #3 (1A) South Hardin – 40 (3 OT)
Denver – 20
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 23
Charles City – 0
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 19
Clayton Ridge – 20
@ North Butler – 35
Panorama – 0
@ West Marshall – 62 (Rewind 93/YouTube)
H-D Board sets hearing on proposed FFA land swap

The Hampton-Dumont School Board will hold a public hearing October 26 on a proposed property transfer that would allow the City of Hampton to expand recreational space near East Park. The city has approached the district about
Hampton Planning and Zoning advances data center policy

The Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a proposed data center policy for the city’s comprehensive plan move forward to the City Council, with an additional modification addressing cooling systems. At Tuesday’s meeting, the commission recommended
Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

The Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary is marking 70 years of supporting the hospital and community, with an anniversary open house planned for Thursday, Oct. 8 in Hampton. Auxiliary member Liz Carr says the organization began when a
Lois Margaret North of Allison – Memorial service Oct. 23

Memorial service for 95-year-old Lois Margaret North of Allison will be Friday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Allison Congregational Church. Woodley Funeral Home of Allison is caring for the family. Lois Margaret North passed away
First Bank Hampton donates $10,000 for Senior Center kitchen upgrade

The Hampton Senior Citizens Center has received a $10,000 donation from First Bank Hampton to help pay for a major kitchen ventilation upgrade and support ongoing operations. The donation, made Thursday through the A.M. & Helen Saylor
Braves top Phillies 6-2 to advance to NLDS against Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-2 victory Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park. Michael Harris II opened the scoring with a three-run