IVCCD enters into an effort with Senator Joni Ernst
The Iowa Valley Community College District says it is entering into a collaborative effort with the office of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst to document and preserve the invaluable stories of veterans residing at the Iowa Veterans Home
Winter Weather Advisory issued for part of the local area
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Wright, Franklin, Hardin and Grundy Counties from 9pm today until 6pm Friday. 3-6 inches of snow may fall. Travel could be very difficult, so please slow down and use
Main Street program in Grundy Center recognized
The Iowa Economic Development Authority this week announced several designated Main Street Iowa communities that have reached new benchmarks in private investment in 2024, demonstrating the ongoing commitment to revitalization, economic growth and historic preservation. One of
CAL School Board to hold a special meeting
Today the CAL School Board will hold a special meeting and will discuss and consider budget reductions. The CAL School Board special meeting is today at 5pm at the school in Latimer.
PPEL vote fails in the North Butler District
Tuesday a special election was held in the North Butler School District on whether or not the district could extend its Physical Plant and Equipment Levy for another 10-years. The proposed levy would be 1 dollar and
Thursday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Britt’s Boutique in HamptonToday’s winner will receive: $15 gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: T&L Pizza Plus in Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Small Single Topping Pizza(Pick up gift at T&L)
Supreme Court rules Trump administration must release frozen foreign aid payments
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s request to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress frozen, and ruled that the Trump administration must follow an order by a federal judge in
2025-2026 football districts announced
The IHSAA has announced football districts for the 2025-2026 cycle. Districts of local schools: 3A District 2: Iowa Falls-Alden Benton Community Charles City Clear Lake Independence West Delaware 2A District 4: Dike-New Hartford Hampton-Dumont-CAL Denver Oelwein Roland-Story
Bulldog Boys Hoops hoping to clean up some areas before next season
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys basketball team had a somewhat down season at 4-19. With only one varsity player from the previous season, it was destined to be a rebuilding season. Head Coach Brian Niesen says ball security was
Democratic congressman and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at age 70
Former Houston mayor and first-term Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died Tuesday at the age of 70. Turner attended President Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday night, and had just taken the oath of office in