Neel, Sharon M. formerly of Belmond – Funeral Service March 20th, 2025
Funeral service for 83-year-old Sharon M. Neel, formerly of Belmond, will be March 20th at 11am at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be March 20th from 10-11am
Residents can sign up for the Alert Iowa program in Franklin County
Alert Iowa is the State of Iowa’s official emergency notification system. Through Alert Iowa, state and local officials are able to utilize a single, statewide notification system that provides local control of how and when to disseminate
Recent precipitation is helping the drought in Iowa
The recent rain and snow in Iowa has helped the drought situation. The latest U-S Drought Monitor Report shows that through Tuesday, almost 21 percent of Iowa is drought free, compared to about 14 percent last week.
Iowa Falls man charged with theft and forgery
A 30-year-old Iowa Falls man was arrested Wednesday and was charged with first degree theft, a class “C” felony, and with forgery, a class “D” felony. Michael William Watts owns Watt’s Accounting. At the end of last
Whipple, Patty of Hampton – Public Visitation March 18th, 2025
Public visitation for 80-year-old Patty Whipple of Hampton will be Tuesday, March 18th from 5-7pm at the Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton. Patty Whipple passed away Tuesday, March 11th at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.
Payton, Justin of Thornton – Funeral Service March 15th, 2025
Funeral service for 48-year-old Justin Payton of Thornton will be Saturday, March 15th at 10:30am at the Thornton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton. Visitation will be Friday, March 14th
City council at Dumont to discuss nuisance violations
Today the Dumont City Council will consider sending a letter to all citizens concerning nuisance violations. The Dumont council will receive information on current and proposed insurance coverages. The council will receive an update on pumper repairs
Hampton Council meets today at the council chambers
Today the Hampton City Council will consider filling the vacant Ward 3 council seat by appointment. Kevin Blanford resigned from his Ward 3 seat at the end of last month. The Hampton City Council meets today at
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)
Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil detained in ICE facility in Louisiana
Mahmoud , an activist who led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, will remain in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana after his first court hearing on Wednesday. Khalili is fighting potential deportation by the Trump administration after