Franklin County Farm Bureau Breakfast Battle held today

Teams from area businesses and organizations competed today at the Hampton Fareway store in the Franklin County Farm Bureau Breakfast Battle. There were a total of 10 teams, with 2 members each, that took part. Teams started
Sidewalk planning discussed by the Rockwell Council

The Rockwell City Council Wednesday night continued to discuss sidewalk improvement planning. The council discussed areas needing repairs and replacement and where to start, and also discussed how the city might assess the cost to residents via
Mattress Fundraiser to be held for the CGD Fine Arts Boosters

Saturday the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 2nd annual Mattress Fundraiser will be held at the middle school cafeteria. Over 25 name brand mattresses with factory warranties will be available, along with adjustable bases, pillows, sheets and frames. Funds raised will
AGWSR School Board to hold a public hearing and a special meeting

Today the AGWSR School Board will hold a public hearing concerning the proposed maximum property tax levy for the next fiscal year budget. The public hearing will take place during a meeting that begins today at 6pm
Dumont City Council recently met

Last week the Dumont City Council approved sending out a letter to all residents in town concerning nuisance violations. That letter was sent Wednesday. In other business, the Dumont council decided to act on a couple of
Heaviest snow from Wednesday’s storm fell in northwest Iowa

14-point-5 inches of snow fell Wednesday at Lakota, one of the highest totals in the state from the latest winter storm. Other totals included 7-point-5 inches at Clear Lake, 5 inches at Thornton, and Sheffield with 4-point-5
March has been a wet month so far in Hampton

So far this month, 4-point-01 inches of precipitation has fallen at the RadioOnTheGo studios in Hampton. This is the combination of rain and melted down snow. Actual snowfall now totals 6-point-9 inches. Precipitation has fallen on 7
Happel, Betty Noreen of Urbandale – Memorial Service April 5th, 2025
Memorial service for 63-year-old Betty Noreen Happel of Urbandale will be April 5th at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton is caring for
Record set for the national Give FFA Day

Supporters across the country donated more than 1-point-6-million dollars during the 10th annual Give FFA Day held on February 20th. This is the most money raised for FFA in a single day in the organization’s history, with
Grundy County woman sent to federal prison

A 42-year-old woman who worked with others to distribute a significant amount of methamphetamine was sentenced Monday to more than 24 years in federal prison. Candace Sue Thein from Dike received the prison term after an October