Wednesday, February 12
Men’s College Basketball
Iowa – 84
@ Rutgers – 73
Drake – 84
@ Illinois State – 77
Wartburg – 61
@ Dubuque – 77
Ellsworth
@ Kirkwood – rescheduled to 2/13
NIACC
@ Iowa Western – rescheduled to 2/13
Women’s College Basketball
Wartburg – 64
@ Dubuque – 55
Ellsworth
@ Kirkwood – rescheduled to 2/13
NIACC
@ Iowa Western – rescheduled to 2/13
Hampton City Council meets Thursday evening
Thursday the Hampton City Council will hold a public hearing on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of notes. The Hampton council will then consider approval of a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
Franklin REC urges safety around electrical equipment
As snowfall blankets the region, Franklin REC reminds everyone to prioritize safety and maintain clear access to power equipment at their location. Snow-covered electrical equipment not only poses serious safety risks but can also affect the reliability
Leader In Me breakfast held Tuesday at Grundy Center Elementary
Grundy Center Elementary students welcomed community members, parents, and local business representatives for a Leader In Me breakfast and presentation Tuesday. Principal Brian Sammons it’s a locally administered program that allows students to grow in the areas
Cardiac Rehab Week Being Observed Through February 15th
This week is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of cardiac rehabilitation for individuals recovering from heart disease or experiencing heart failure. Angie Warneke, RN BSN who works with the cardiac rehab
Dodd, Shelley of Hampton – Celebration of Life February 21st, 2025
Celebration of Life for 69-year-old Shelley Dodd of Hampton will be February 21st from 4-7pm at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Shelley Dodd passed away Monday, February 10th at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Parkersburg man arrested Tuesday night
Tuesday night the Butler County Sheriff’s Department arrested 66-year-old Craig Thorne of Parkersburg who was wanted on a warrant for a probation violation. Thorne was originally charged with a controlled substance violation, a class “B” felony, in
Huff, Jane formerly of Hampton – Celebration of Life February 21st, 2025
Celebration of Life for 82-year-old Jane Huff, formerly of Hampton, will be February 21st at 11am at the Hampton Church of Christ. Visitation will be February 21st from 10-11am at the church. Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton
Burn ban lifted for Franklin County updated
The ban on open burning has been lifted for both Franklin and Hardin Counties. There are still 8 counties that have active burn bans including Grundy County. For more information on burn bans go to dps.iowa.gov.
Mason City man with an extensive criminal history sentenced in federal court
40-year-old Monroe Thompson of Mason City was sentenced last week to more than 20-years in federal prison after he entered a guilty plea to a charge of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Evidence in the case