IGHSAU announces softball postseason brackets
The IGHSAU has released softball regional postseason brackets. The postseason will begin Monday, July 8. In 1A Region 2, AGWSR will play a first round game at Northwood-Kensett. The winner will advance to play top-seeded St. Edmond.
IHSAA announces 3A and 4A baseball postseason brackets
The IHSAA has announced Class 3A and 4A substate postseason brackets. Hampton-Dumont-CAL is the #7-seed in 3A Substate 3, and will play a first round game at #2-seed Center Point-Urbana. The winner will face the winner of
Alden City Council Approves Resolution of Formal Censure of Mayor Harley Mourlam
Tuesday, the Alden City Council held a special meeting and on a 4-1 vote, approved a resolution of formal censure of Mayor Harley Mourlam for failing to adhere to city handbook rules for conduct standards. The city
Franklin County Conservation offers tips to keep wildlife healthy during heat
Franklin County Conservation is offering tips to keep wildlife healthy during summer heat for those who frequently have wildlife visitors to their yard. Park Ranger/Naturalist Thomas Rice says shelter remains important during the summer. “Wildlife always benefits
Siems, Edward of Sheffield – Funeral Service July 3rd, 2024
Funeral service for 96-year-old Edward Siems of Sheffield will be Wednesday, July 3rd at 10am at the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Visitation will be Tuesday, July
Lupkes, Beverly of Ackley – Funeral Service July 2nd, 2024
Funeral service for 91-year-old Beverly Lupkes of Ackley will be Tuesday, July 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at the Washington Reformed Church, rural Ackley. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 1st from
Aplington-Parkersburg Schools organizing volunteer trip to Spencer to help those affected by flooding
The Aplington-Parkersburg School District is asking for volunteers to travel to Spencer on Friday to help those affected by severe flooding. Those interested in volunteering are asked to contact Principal Aaron Thomas at aaron.thomas@a-pcsd.net or call and
Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Awards handed out this week
This week the Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Awards were presented during a ceremony at Ankeny High School. The 2024 Group Winners included the CAL Elementary Service-Learning Project in Latimer, Dee Schrodt and Perry Green as Santa and Mrs.
Update on a story we ran about a West Fork student in a state pageant
Here’s an update to a story on Kylin Johnson who competed this past weekend in the Miss Iowa Teen USA Pageant held in Burnsville, Minnesota. Kylin, who will be a junior this fall at West Fork High
Brat Pack Movies and Soundtrack Review on the Wave
Actor Andrew McCarthy released a documentary on Hulu called BRATS. It’s about his experience and views looking back on his career and the phenomenon of the Brat Pack movies. The 80s saw rise to the teen movie