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
The ban on open burning has been lifted for Franklin County. There are still 10 counties in Iowa that have active burn bans including Hardin and Grundy Counties. 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
Latimer City Council meets today
Today the Latimer City Council will consider renewal of a contract with NIACOG for grant writing, will discuss a tree removal plan, and will be asked to set the public hearing date for the proposed fiscal year
Snow and then bitter cold wind chills are in the forecast
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Cerro Gordo, Wright, Franklin and Butler Counties until midnight tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 2-5 inches are expected. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Hardin and Grundy
Wednesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: 805 Pizza & Chicken in Hampton Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: For Heaven’s Sake in Aplington Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in “We Build the Wall” donor fraud case
Longtime ally to President Trump, Steve Bannon, pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony fraud for helping to defraud donors who were giving money to “We Build the Wall,” an online fundraiser to build a wall at the southern
NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks out after Department of Justice orders criminal case dropped against him
New York City Mayor Eric Adams broke his silence on Tuesday, thanking the Justice Department for ordering federal prosecutors to drop the federal corruption case against him, and denying that he broke the law. Adams was scheduled