High demand for blood donors continues
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
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
State officials are urging Iowans to celebrate July 4th responsibly
As Iowans celebrate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau reminds all drivers, “No One’s a Good DRUNK Driver.” In 2022, a person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation’s roads. From
Franklin Supervisors met today
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
Annual 4th of July celebration in Clear Lake begins Wednesday
The annual 4th of July celebration in Clear Lake runs from Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday the Evans United Shows Carnival opens at 5pm. Live music will be in the city park bandshell downtown beginning at 7pm with
John Deere announces nearly 600 layoffs
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
Supplies from a local effort delivered to help flood victims in Spencer
Supplies from a local effort that were collected last week in Hampton, Allison and Parkersburg were delivered Saturday to the Foundation Church in Spencer, which is one location where residents in that area impacted by the flooding,
Iowa Falls School Board to hold a special meeting
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
Yoder, Junior, John C. of Belmond – Celebration of Life July 19th, 2024
Celebration of Life for 76-year-old John C. Yoder, Junior of Belmond will be July 19th from 4-8pm at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond is assisting the family. John C. Yoder,
Marshall, Kay J. of Clarion – Funeral Service July 3rd, 2024
Funeral service for 87-year-old Kay J. Marshall of Clarion will be Wednesday, July 3rd at 11am at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be Tuesday, July