Monday, February 24
Boys Basketball Playoffs
3A Substate 3 First Round
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 27
@ #1 (3A) Clear Lake – 74
Former therapist at the Iowa State Training School in Eldora enters a guilty plea

A former therapist at the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora has agreed to enter a guilty plea to a charge of solicitation to commit a felony-the felony being solicited was sex with a student.
Franklin Supervisors discuss a proposed wage step plan with the Franklin Sheriff

Today the Franklin County Board of Supervisors met with Sheriff Aaron Dodd to review a proposed wage step plan for the sheriff deputies. Supervisor Dick Lukensmeyer questioned Dodd about how much overtime has been accumulated, but Dodd
Center for Rural Affairs calls on lawmakers to uphold federal contracts and obligations

The Center for Rural Affairs has called on members of Congress to uphold federal funding obligations. Last month, President Trump ordered a federal spending freeze that halted payments for federal grants and loans, jeopardizing the financial stability
Butler Supervisors to meet in Allison

The Butler County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will meet with Derek Kramer to discuss a concern with the Logistics Park. The Butler supervisors will consider an appointment to the county Board of Adjustment. The supervisors will also
First funnel deadline is approaching in the Iowa Legislature

The first funnel deadline in the Iowa Legislature is March 7th. The first funnel deadline date is to weed out bills to keep them moving through the legislative process. Bills must pass out of their standing committee
Not guilty pleas filed by those charged in grave marker theft case

Three individuals allegedly involved in the disappearance of grave markers and historical site markers have entered written not guilty pleas to the charges filed against them in Franklin County District Court. 43-year-old Brandon Smith of Hampton, 33-year-old
SAG Awards 2025: See the full list of winners

The 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAGs’) were streamed live on Netflix Sunday, Feb. 23, hosted by Kristen Bell from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The top prizes of the night went
AGWSR Superintendent submits his letter of resignation

Tuesday the AGWSR School Board will hold a special meeting and will consider the resignation of Superintendent Erik Smith. In his resignation letter to the board, Smith writes that he recently accepted the position of Shared Superintendent
Special meeting to be held today by the Meservey Council

Today the Meservey City Council will hold a special meeting and will receive an update on the new well project. The Meservey council will also consider a resolution to provide for a notice of hearing on the