Dike-New Hartford School Board considering certified budget and more Wednesday
The Dike-New Hartford School Board will meet Wednesday. They’ll start with a public hearing on the 2025-2026 certified budget. Notices were sent to residents showing the maximum property taxes the district will adopt as part of the
Monday, March 24
Women’s College Basketball
NCAA Tournament Second Round
Iowa – 62
@ Oklahoma – 96
College Baseball
Kirkwood – 16
@ Ellsworth – 5
AGWSR School Board approves the negotiated settlement
Last week, the AGWSR School Board held a special meeting, and approved the 2025-26 Master Certified Negotiated Settlement as presented, this year with a percentage increase. The 25-26 salary increase will be 2-point-6 percent, or for a
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. Each day a different topic will be covered by the National Weather Service in an effort to educate the public. The topic for Thursday will be hail and
Monday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Brick Bungalow in Wellsburg Today’s winner will receive: $15 gift certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Renee Laughren Paul Hubbard,
Iowa Falls School Board to hold a special session
Tuesday the Iowa Falls School Board will hold a special meeting and will discuss the Special Education Delivery Plan. The Iowa Falls board will also consider a roof project for part of Rock Run Elementary School. The
City council in Ackley to conduct a special meeting
The Ackley City Council Tuesday will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026 at 6pm. Then at 6:15pm Tuesday, the Ackley City Council will hold a special meeting, and will
Public hearing on proposed next property tax levy to be held by the Butler Supervisors
Tuesday the Butler County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 8am on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2026 property tax levy. Tuesday at 9am, the Butler supervisors will hold a regular business meeting,
Franklin Supervisors approve funds for several organizations
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors today approved several agreements for providing funds to various organizations for fiscal year 2026. The money is coming from the county’s Local Option Sales Tax fund. 45-thousand dollars is going to
Chamber Appreciation Night held Saturday in Franklin County
Saturday night the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce held its Chamber Appreciation Night at the Hampton Country Club. Several awards were presented including the Community Pride Award to Christensen Jewelry, the Leadership Award was presented to