New superintendent hired for the Grundy Center School District
The Grundy Center School Board has hired Dr. Ann Lebo as the next district superintendent. Lebo is the current community services bureau chief for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Before that, she was director
Business meeting to be held by the Belmond Council Monday
Monday the Belmond City Council will receive information from a preliminary review of the project funding alternatives for the wastewater treatment plant project. The Belmond council will consider a resolution that would fix the date for a
City council in Aplington receives an update on damage to Christmas decorations
Wednesday night the Aplington City Council set March 24th at 6pm as the date and time to hold a public hearing on the city’s proposed next fiscal year property tax levy. The Aplington council set April 16th
Alcohol license denied by the Hampton City Council
The Hampton City Council Thursday night voted against issuing an alcohol license for American Eagle 4300, L-L-C, doing business as the Crossroads of Hampton Convenience Store. This after Hampton Police Chief Mark Morrison presented information that showed
Two public hearings set by the IVCCD Board
The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors this week reviewed the certified next fiscal year budget. The estimated levy amount will be $1.70 per one thousand dollars of assessed property value. District administration is requesting
Clarksville Council to consider a couple of city wide events
The Clarksville City Council Monday will continue to discuss street repair quotes and consider employee wages for the next fiscal year budget. The Clarksville council will consider approval of a city wide cleanup event, will consider approval
Kloberdanz, Alexander of Ackley – Service Pending
Service for 100-year-old Alexander Kloberdanz of Ackley is pending through the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Alexander Kloberdanz passed away Thursday, March 13th at Grand JiVante in Ackley.
Strong winds reported across Iowa on Friday
Severe thunderstorms rolled across Iowa Friday. There were some reports of hail, but there were dozens of reports of strong winds. One of the highest wind speeds recorded was in Cedar Rapids at 79 miles per hour,
Free Social Media Marketing Workshops To Be Held For Small Businesses in Butler and Grundy Counties
Small businesses in Butler and Grundy Counties are encouraged to attend one of two free workshops that are being hosted by the Butler-Grundy Development Alliance to help businesses best utilize social media to communicate with existing customers,
Saturday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: The Building in Parkersburg Today’s winner receives: Large Drink and 2 cookies (Pick up prize at sponsored buisness) Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Jake (Little) Brandt Levi Harms Linda Sudtelgte Christine