High demand for blood donors continues

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The demand remains high for blood supplies and blood donors. Franklin REC will host a blood drive on Wednesday from 11am-2pm at their offices on Highway 65 just north of Hampton. To schedule a blood donation appointment

New laws kick in for Iowa

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July 1st is the first day of the state’s new fiscal year, and that means some new laws took effect today. For example, when it comes to breast cancer exams, health insurers will be required to cover

Franklin Supervisors met today

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Today the Franklin County Board of Supervisors met with facilities director Ryan Peterson to discuss possible renovations to the county attorney’s office for security purposes. The Franklin supervisors approved the renovations to the county attorney’s office up

John Deere announces nearly 600 layoffs

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Deere is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere said the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and one at its home base in

Iowa Falls School Board to hold a special meeting

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Tomorrow the Iowa Falls School Board will hold a special meeting and will consider approval of a change order which will add a classroom for an air conditioning project. The Iowa Falls School Board special meeting is