Hamilton, June Marion of Grundy Center – Funeral Service December 23rd, 2024
Funeral service for 98-year-old June Marion Hamilton of Grundy Center will be Monday, December 23rd at 10am at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery north
Iowa Falls man arrested on a warrant
Wednesday afternoon the Iowa Falls Police Department arrested 30-year-old Colton Lagerquiest of Iowa Falls who was wanted on a Hardin County warrant for the charge of 2nd degree theft, by allegedly accessing a computer network. He was
Meservey City Council discusses EMS coverage for the community
The Meservey City Council this week discussed EMS coverage for the community. The Mason City Fire Department Ambulance won’t take patients to Belmond because it is out of their territory, and a lot of residents in Meservey
H-D School Board approves an early resignation stipend
This week the Hampton-Dumont School Board approved an early resignation stipend. An individual would receive 15-hundred dollars if a resignation is submitted to the District Office by January 24th, they would receive 1-thousand dollars if a resignation
Iowa’s unemployment rate increased in November
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3-point-1 percent in November, and the state’s labor force participating rate rose to 66-point-3 percent amid a strong influx of new workers. Iowa Workforce Development reports that with the influx
Drought conditions improve this week in Iowa
The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report shows improvement in Iowa. Over 20 percent of the state is listed as being drought free this week compared to over 7 percent last week. Most of the drought free area
NIACC Board meets today in Mason City
Today the NIACC Board of Directors will be asked to approve the 2025-26 academic calendar. The NIACC board will consider approval to seek bids and to set a public hearing date for the proposed Franklin County Career
City council in Ackley discusses budget related items
The Ackley City Council recently received an update on the fiscal year 2026 budgeting process from the city clerk’s office, who requested guidance regarding beautification projects, storm sewer projects, tree reserves, and ambulance supplies. The Ackley council
Thursday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: T&L Pizza Plus in Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Small Single Topping Pizza(Pick up gift at T&L) Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Jackie Sinclair Betty Poley, Hampton Steve Abbas, Hampton
Police launching investigation after 5 family members are found dead in Utah home
Police are launching an investigation after five family members, including three children, were found dead in a home in Utah on Tuesday. Another minor, age 17, was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound; authorities said