Special meeting held by the Franklin Supervisors today

Today the Franklin County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and appointed Chris Vanness as board chairman for 2025. Dick Lukensmeyer was appointed as board vice chairman for the new year. Regular business meetings will be
Rusinack, Beverly of Hampton – Graveside Service at a later date
Graveside service for 81-year-old Beverly Rusinack of Hampton will be held at a later date. The Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton is assisting the family. Beverly Rusinack passed away December 25th at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Christensen, Pamela of Iowa Falls – Private family service at a later date
Private family service for 67-year-old Pamela Christensen of Iowa Falls will be held at a later date. The Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is caring for the family. Pamela Christensen passed away December 7th at the
MercyOne and Aetna Insurance end a contract dispute

MercyOne patients who have Aetna Insurance will not face out-of-network costs after the hospital reached an agreement with the national provider on New Year’s Eve. MercyOne patients were notified in November that if the health care system
FBI identifies suspect in New Year’s Day terror attack that killed 15 in New Orleans

The FBI have identified the suspect in the New Year’s Day New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 15 people and injured nearly 40 more early on Wednesday morning. The victims were taken to five different hospitals for
Suspect charged with attempted murder after victim is critically injured from push off NYC subway platform

A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and assault charges after he allegedly pushed another man onto New York City subway tracks. Emergency crews responded to the scene after the 45-year-old victim (who has not been publicly identified)
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Boys Wrestling opening 2025 with Independence Duals Friday

The #18 (2A) Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys wrestling team will continue building an intense strength of schedule when it joins #14 (2A) Anamosa and East Buchanan at a dual tournament at #4 (2A) Independence Friday. At 4-3 in duals,
Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after New Orleans terror attack

The Sugar Bowl was postponed from New Year’s Day, and will now take place on Thursday, January 2nd. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News Wednesday afternoon that the college football game between Georgia and
Chiefs to start backup QB Carson Wentz in place on Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 vs. Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs will rest quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players in their starting lineup for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs (15-1) have locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Clarksville Boys Basketball Will Make Up Postponed Game Against Turkey Valley on Thursday

The Clarksville boys basketball team will return action off holiday break earlier than originally scheduled as they makeup a postponed game from December 19 at Turkey Valley on Thursday. Clarksville (1-5) lost their final game of 2024,