The Christmas Cheer Fund is back for this year
The Christmas Cheer Fund is back this year after the non-profit organization did not hold a fundraising drive last year. The Christmas Cheer Fund had been under the Mason City Globe-Gazette since 1927, but the newspaper no
Ackerson, Regina Jo of Allison – Funeral Service November 14th, 2024
Funeral service for 71-year-old Regina Jo Ackerson of Allison will be Thursday, November 14th at 10:30am at the Calvary Baptist Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Butler Center Cemetery, rural Allison. Visitation will be Thursday
Iowa Falls School Board approves an Early Retirement policy
This week the Iowa Falls School Board approved the purchase of cameras at all buildings utilizing the Governor’s Safety Grant. This will be to upgrade the camera system. In other business, the Iowa Falls board discussed the
State Recreational Trails Program announces grant recipients
Tuesday the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $3,523,206 for nine State Recreational Trails Program projects. The State Recreational Trails Program was created in 1988 with the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both
Wednesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: 805 Pizza & Chicken in HamptonToday’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: For Heaven’s Sake in AplingtonToday’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up gift at
NY Judge delays sentencing in Trump criminal hush money case
The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case in New York ordered Tuesday to delay any decision on whether to throw out Trump’s conviction based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity. Judge
Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked a Louisiana law requiring the Bible’s Ten Commandments to be displayed in the state’s publicly-funded schools. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles issued an order granting a preliminary injunction to temporarily stop
Dike-New Hartford Volleyball caps off statement season despite semifinal loss
The Dike-New Hartford volleyball team capped off its season in last week’s Class 2A semifinals. While the program is accustomed to winning championships, this year’s finish was an accomplishment the team had to battle for. After losing
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to have season-ending hamstring surgery
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that veteran quarterback Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery to repair his injured hamstring. Prescott partially tore the hamstring during the Cowboys’ 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Nov.
Grundy Center Girls Basketball to feature new-look starting lineup
Coming off a state tournament appearance, the Grundy Center girls basketball team will have four starters to replace this season. The Spartans will need to replace 73 percent of last year’s scoring, and Head Coach Matt Lindeman