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
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
AP/GC Wrestling competing in Battle of Waterloo and conference triangular Thursday
The AP/GC girls and boys wrestling teams will both be in action Thursday. The girls will compete at the Battle of Waterloo at Young Arena. Head Coach Joel Reints on the opportunity to compete in one of
1 person killed, nine others hospitalized in Maryland mass shooting
A shooting in Baltimore County, Maryland, Tuesday left one person dead and nine others wounded, police said. Baltimore County Police Department officials responded to the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 p.m. following multiple
Hampton-Dumont-CAL hosting NCC triangular Thursday
The #14 (2A) Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys wrestling team will host #5 (2A) Humboldt and St. Edmond for a North Central Conference triangular Thursday. The Bulldogs (3-2) are coming off a 1-1 outing at last week’s triangular hosted by
Falcon Hoops hosting South Hardin Thursday to close 2024
The Aplington-Parkersburg basketball teams will host South Hardin in their final games of 2024 Thursday. It’ll be the first night of back-to-back games for the Tigers. The Falcon boys (6-0, 3-0 NICL-C) will look to finish the
#14(2A)C-G-D and IFA Boys Wrestling Visit #3(2A)Algona for NCC Triangular on Thursday
The #14(2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Iowa Falls-Alden boys wrestling teams will look for some marquee North Central Conference dual wins at #3(2A) Algona in triangular on Thursday on 104.9 KLMJ. C-G-D (2-0) won over Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Webster City
AGWSR, Dike-New Hartford taking part in triangular Thursday
The Dike-New Hartford boys wrestling team will host AGWSR and #11 (2A) North Fayette Valley for a triangular Thursday. The Cougars are 1-8 in duals, and will wrestle for the first time since a home triangular with