Butler County Conservation encourages awareness of firefly population
It’s the time of year when fireflies, or lightning bugs, are most abundant. However, Butler County Conservation says their population is declining. Intern Leah Cherry. “Research shows that many species of lightning bugs are considered threatened due
Ackley City Council Discusses Nuisance Violation Rates and Fees
Last week, the Ackley City Council discussed nuisance violation rates and fees. Ackley Mayor, Michael Nuss, informed the council that in speaking with city attorney Seth Schroeder, the city is able to charge and invoice actual costs
AgVantage FS to exchange coops with Nexus
AgVantage FS of Waverly and Nexus Cooperative of Charles City have reached an agreement whereby Nexus will acquire the Aplington, Chapin, and Dewar grain assets from AgVantage FS, and AgVantage FS will acquire the Elgin, Lamont, and
Insurance recommendation to be considered by the B-K Board
Thursday the Belmond-Klemme School Board will consider a health insurance recommendation as the school board pays a monthly stipend toward health insurance for Certified and Support Staff. The single health insurance coverage actually costs less than the
Two vehicle accident reported in Butler County from the weekend
Saturday about 10am the Iowa State Patrol was called out on the report of a two vehicle accident northwest of Shell Rock along Highway 3 near Vintage Lane. 56-year-old Sonia High of Shell Rock was traveling westbound
Butler Supervisors consider an EMS ballot issue
Tuesday the Butler County Board of Supervisors received a recommendation from the county EMS Advisory Board to place an issue on the November ballot calling for EMS to become an essential county service. If approved by the
E-NP School Board discusses hiring process for upcoming school year
The Eldora-New Providence School Board Monday evening approved the construction management contract for the E-NP Elementary addition and renovation project. The E-NP board also discussed the current hiring update. There is still a need for bus drivers
All-American Grundy County Fair runs through Saturday
The All-American Grundy County Fair continues through Saturday in Grundy Center. Thursday the “Not Quite Brothers Band” will perform in the 1851 Pavilion beginning at 8pm. Friday will feature the Figure 8 Races beginning at 6:30pm, and
Fleetwood Mac Still on the Charts
Fleetwood Mac is a hit making band from the 70s. They originally started in the late 60s as a blues band. Rotating through memebers and singers for years. It wasn’t until Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined
More rain means more mosquitoes for Iowa
If there has been a downside to the rain Iowa has been receiving this spring and summer, it’s the bumper crop of mosquitoes that are out in force. Zach Schumm is an Insect Specialist with Iowa State