Budget items discussed by the Ackley City Council
The Ackley City Council Wednesday approved to amend the current fiscal year budget, and received an update on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The Ackley council discussed the property tax levy, and the city clerk requested
Mobile home fire reported in Clarion
Today about 3:30am the Clarion Fire Department was called out on the report of a mobile home on fire in the 700 block of 4th Street Northwest. No injuries reported. When firefighters arrived, the home was fully
Hardin County Emergency Management to host a cybersecurity course
Hardin County Emergency Management will be hosting “AWR-136 Development Cybersecurity Resiliency for Everyone” on May 20th. This training is for everyone, not just EMA. It will be taught by staff from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.
Business meeting held last night by the Dumont City Council
Last night the Dumont City Council set February 13th as the date to hold a public hearing concerning a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Street Improvement Loan Agreement not to exceed 425-thousand dollars. If approved,
Applications can be submitted for the 2025 Youth Tour through Franklin REC
Franklin REC is now accepting applications for the High School Leadership trip to Washington, D-C. One student will be selected from eligible candidates to attend the 2025 Youth Tour in Washington, D-C from June 15th-21st, along with
Man wanted on a Franklin warrant picked up in central Iowa
Yesterday morning 21-year-old Mason Eugene Oberender of Galt was arrested in Polk County on a Franklin County warrant for the charges of 2nd degree criminal mischief, 3rd degree burglary-motor vehicle, operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent,
Susan Christensen reselected as Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice
The Iowa Supreme Court reselected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as chief justice, who will serve a 2-year term. Christensen was first selected in 2020, and is the 2nd woman to serve as chief justice of Iowa’s
Iowa DOT accepting public input on a proposed bridge project
The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the proposed bridge replacement on U-S Highway 65 over the West Fork Cedar River in Cerro Gordo County, or between Rockwell and Sheffield. Proposed improvements include removing
Death toll rises to 10 in Los Angeles wildfires, the largest in California history
The death toll has risen to 10 in the greater Los Angeles area after a series of destructive wildfires ravages the region, forcing approximately 180,000 from their homes and destroying entire streets and thousands of structures. The
Friday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Black Sheep Coffee Baa in GreeneToday’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Schuck Realty of ParkersburgToday’s winner will receive: Bev&Hennie’s Coffee Shop Gift Certificate(Pick up gift at