H-D School Board held a business meeting this week
This week the Hampton-Dumont School Board approved the members to the School Improvement Advisory Committee. The H-D board approved to call for snow removal bids at the Dumont Bus Barn, approved to call for sanding bids, and
Iowans warned about “pig-butchering” scams
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning to Iowans about “pig-butchering” scams. Pig-butchering scams are long cons that occur when con artists connect with someone online and build a relationship over a period of time
Slight improvement in the drought conditions in Iowa this week
The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report shows that just over 6 percent of Iowa has no drought conditions listed this week, up from none last week. In addition, the coverage area for abnormally dry conditions dropped by
Friday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Schuck Realty of Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Bev & Hennie’s Coffee Shop Gift
Helene downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall over Florida’s Big Bend as Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a massive Category 4 hurricane, slamming into the Big Bend region of Florida on Thursday night with 140 mph winds. Helene made landfall about 10 miles west of Perry, Florida, at 11:10
Hampton-Dumont-CAL to face Humboldt in district opener Friday
*photo courtesy of Molly Bird The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will begin district play Friday by hosting #7 (3A) Humboldt. It’ll also be the Homecoming game. The Bulldogs (2-2) will look to bounce back from last week’s 41-21
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on charges of bribery, taking foreign contributions
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five criminal counts as part of a City Hall federal corruption investigation. Adams becomes the first sitting mayor of NYC to face criminal charges while in office.
Aplington-Parkersburg hosting Denver in pivotal district game Friday
The Aplington-Parkersburg football team will play at home for the first time since Week 2 when it hosts Denver in a district matchup Friday. The Falcons (0-4, 0-1 1A-3) will search for their first win after three
North Butler Football Looks to Bounce Back on Homefield Against BCLUW on Friday
The North Butler football team will look to feed off home field energy in search of tackling their first district win this season facing BCLUW on Friday. North Butler (2-2, 0-2 A-3) was boxed in by Wapsie
Former Minnesota Vikings QB Tommy Kramer reveals dementia diagnosis
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer has been diagnosed with dementia and stated he has been given two to 10 years to live. Kramer, 69, shared the news on social media, and cited Brett Favre’s revelation a