Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Boys Wrestling qualifies for State Duals

The #9 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys wrestling team defeated #14 (2A) Hampton-Dumont-CAL 50-17 and #8 (2A) Humboldt 38-37 to advance to the State Dual Team Tournament, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ Tuesday. JT Kelso interview: Dillon Anderson interview:
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Senior Isaac Vosburg Awarded with Prestigious Coca-Cola Scholarship

Tuesday, Hampton-Dumont-CAL senior Isaac Vosburg was announced as one of 150 recipients across the U.S. of a $20,000 Coca-Cola scholarship as part of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. The scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in
Rowan City Council Approves Proposed Property Tax Levy for Next Fiscal Year

Monday, the Rowan City Council approved the proposed fiscal year 2026 property tax levy on a 3-1 vote, with councilmember Dale Hollman casting the no vote. Councilmember Heather Baumgartner was absent from the meeting. The proposed property
Kinseth, Roland of Belmond – Funeral Service February 5th, 2025
Funeral service for 91-year-old Roland Kinseth of Belmond will be Wednesday, February 5th at 11:00 a.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 to
Ellsworth College Foundation Offering Roses and Strawberries as Part of Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

There’s still time to order roses and chocolate-covered strawberries this year through the Ellsworth College Foundation. Valentine’s Day is next Friday and this year the foundation is offering yellow/red tinted Ecuadorian, long-stemmed roses for $40 per dozen
Tuesday, February 4
Boys Wrestling
2A Region 8 Duals @ Humboldt (KLMJ)
#14 (2A) Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 17
Vs. #9 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 50
#9 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 38
@ #8 (2A) Humboldt – 37
Girls Basketball
Grundy Center – 48
@ AGWSR – 51
#9 (2A) Denver – 55
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 23
Belmond-Klemme – 53
@ West Hancock – 56
Waterloo Christian – 30
@ Clarksville – 50
Dike-New Hartford – 35
@ South Hardin – 45
#12 (3A) Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 40
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 28
North Butler – 22
@ West Fork – 58
Boys Basketball
#5 (2A) Grundy Center – 60
@ AGWSR – 27
Denver – 56
@ #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 68
Belmond-Klemme – 55
@ West Hancock – 66
Waterloo Christian – 68
@ Clarksville – 46
Dike-New Hartford – 54
@ South Hardin – 49
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 79 (OT)
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 76
North Butler – 34
@ West Fork – 41
Budget workshop meeting held by the Hampton City Council

Monday night the Hampton City Council held a budget workshop meeting. Hampton City Manager Ron Dunt presented the council with the proposed fiscal year 2026 city property tax levy and the fiscal year 2026 budget. Dunt reported
Iowa A.B.A.T.E. Freedom Rally set for July

A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa will hold its 41st annual Freedom Rally from July 3rd-5th at Freedom Park in Algona. A.B.A.T.E. stands for “A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education”, a not-for-profit organization registered in Iowa that works for motorcycle enthusiasts.
4th person being sought in the disappearance of grave markers in the local area

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the 4th individual alleged to have been involved in the disappearance of grave markers and historical site markers in the local area. Two warrants have been issued for 41-year-old
C-G-D School Board to hold a work session Wednesday

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board will hold a work session tomorrow and will go into a closed meeting after interviewing the candidates for high school principal. Current C-G-D High School Principal Paul Hansch is retiring at the end