Boys Golf and Girls Tennis being moved to fall season in 2025-2026
The IHSAA and IGHSAU have collaborated to separate the tennis and golf seasons by moving girls tennis and boys golf to the fall season. The announcement was made Monday by both organizations, who cite the need to
City of Parkersburg asks for community’s help during water tower rehabilitation
A project to rehabilitate Parkersburg’s water tower is underway. The tower needs a new coat of paint on the inside to help prevent corrosion and extend the tower’s life. Hunter Maitland with the public works department says
City of Belmond working to obtain title to former school property
Last week the Belmond City Council voted to continue to move forward with the acquisition of the former Parker school building and related parcels pursuant to an agreement signed by both the city and the Build A
Franklin Supervisors moving forward on electronic meeting options
Today the Franklin County Board of Supervisors received information from the county auditor concerning electronic meeting options. The Franklin supervisors continued to discuss options and possibilities, and then directed the county auditor to draft a policy that
“Say Their Name” Grief Support Group to Start Meetings August 19th
The “Say Their Name” grief support group will start a new session of meetings Monday, August 19th. This will be the third year of the meetings. Maggie Pearson and Fran Foland started these meetings in 2022 following
Portion of Highway 65 on the south side of Mason City to close
If you drive on Highway 65/South Federal Avenue in Mason City between 20th Street Southeast and 19th Street South, you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may impact your trip. Beginning Monday, August
2024 Iowa State Fair Queen competition was held Saturday
Saturday night Elli Blackford of Clarke County was crowned as the 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Blackford was chosen out of the 103 contestants who advanced from the local county
Area man arrested on a Franklin County warrant
Friday night the Iowa Falls Police Department arrested 44-year-old Nicholas Koebrick of Iowa Falls who was wanted on a Franklin County warrant for a controlled substance violation. Koebrick is being held at the Hardin County Jail.
Hubbard City Council to discuss concrete at the swimming pool
Today the Hubbard City Council will receive an update on dilapidated properties with a possible closed session to discuss the matter. The Hubbard council will discuss concrete at the swimming pool, a new fire truck grant for
City council in Thornton continued to discuss buildings along Main Street
Last week the Thornton City Council approved a motion to look at different avenues to speed up the process of obtaining the buildings on the north side of Main Street. The Thornton council also tabled action on