Aplington-Parkersburg School Board approves General Obligation Bond vote
The Aplington-Parkersburg School Board approved a general obligation bond election at Monday’s meeting. The approval comes after several months of task force planning, and Superintendent Travis Fleshner says the board members gathered 185 signatures since the June
Franklin County Conservation offers tips on summer camping safety
Franklin County Conservation is offering tips to stay safe while camping during times of inclement weather. Park Ranger/Naturalist Thomas Rice says to watch out for signs of flash flooding. “If you’re planning to camp or hike near
Thursday, July 25
IHSAA State Baseball Tournament
Class 2A Semifinals @ Carroll
#1 Underwood – 8
Vs. #4 Chariton – 7
#2 New Hampton – 7
Vs. #3 Sumner-Fredericksburg – 3
Class 4A Semifinals @ Cedar Rapids
#1 Cedar Rapids Kennedy – 8
Vs. #4 Johnston – 7
#7 Dowling Catholic – 5
Vs #3 Iowa City, City – 1
IGHSAU State Softball Tournament @ Fort Dodge
Class 5A Championship
#1 Valley, West Des Moines – 11
Vs. #2 Pleasant Valley – 14
Class 5A Third Place
#5 Ankeny – 5
Vs. #6 Urbandale – 6
Class 4A Championship
#7 Carlisle – 7
Vs. #4 ADM – 6
Class 4A Third Place
#6 North Scott – 6
Vs. #1 North Polk – 2
RadioOnTheGo Radio-A-Thon will be Held Tomorrow
As part of relay for life week in Franklin County, RadioOnTheGo will host our annual Radio-A-Thon Friday. Listeners can call in pledges Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember, each pledge will be multiplied several times
State Fair Foods
The Iowa State Fair is coming up quick! There are also unique food options that have been rated. One of the top rated foods for the year was the Bacon Cheeseburger egg roll from Winn & Sara’s
Mason City Resident Killed in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident Wednesday
Wednesday at 6:12 p.m. the Iowa State Patrol was called out on the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident along Plymouth Road in Mason City. A 2004 GMC Envoy, driven by 17-year-old Jade Danielle Quam of
Franklin County Relay for Life is Friday
The 2024 Franklin County Relay for Life will be held Friday at the West Fork Wellness Center in Sheffield. Franklin County Relay for Life Chair, Sheri Bogue. *Bogue #1 “I just want everybody to come out and
Grundy Center School Board approves change orders, sets legislative priorities and more
The Grundy Center School Board met Wednesday, July 17. They approved construction project change orders from Canco and ISG for a total of $17,387.22, approved the purchase of projectors and screens for the commons renovation in the
President Biden addresses nation for first time since withdrawing from 2024 president race
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday for the first time since his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Delivering remarks from the Oval Office, Biden said that his decision to step aside from
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks before joint meeting of Congress seeking bipartisan support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, urging American leaders to provide more bipartisan support to Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu was invited to speak