Hansen, Larry D. of Dows – Memorial Service March 29th, 2025
Memorial service for 85-year-old Larry D. Hansen of Dows will be Saturday, March 29th at 10:30am at the United Church of Rowan. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Rowan. Visitation will be Friday, March 28th
Hardin Sheriff makes an arrest after a traffic stop

Monday afternoon the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop and arrested 63-year-old Greg Steven Klingelhut of Ames who was wanted on a warrant from the State of Missouri for 1st degree stalking. 1st degree stalking
B-K School Board moves ahead on a track project

Last week the Belmond-Klemme School Board approved to publish the proposed next fiscal year budget. A public hearing about the budget will be held April 24th at 7pm. In other business, the B-K board approved the next
Scammers have been posing as the Iowa AG’s office

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued a warning Monday about scammers posing as the Attorney General’s office to trick Iowans out of money. The Iowa Attorney General’s office received reports that scammers are impersonating Bird and her
Drinking Trends

Over the decades, we see many different trends in alcohol consumption. Most recently, the 2010’s saw a rise of micro breweries and IPA’s. The 2020s came the seltzer boom. Starting with the independent brand Spiked-Seltzer(now named Bon&Viv)
Candidates now being accepted for the Franklin County Fair Queen contest

Candidates are now being accepted for this year’s Franklin County Fair Queen Contest. A complete list of queen contest rules and a ballot can be obtained at the fair office, or the name and address of a
Hardin Supervisors meet Wednesday

Wednesday the Hardin County Board of Supervisors will consider setting the date and time for the fiscal year 2026 budget hearing. The Hardin County Board of Supervisors meet Wednesday at 9am at the courthouse in Eldora. Then
Cerro Gordo Sheriff investigating a missing person report

The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a missing person report out of Rockwell. This past Friday, 17-year-old Breannah St. Germain of Rockwell, was reported missing by her parents. She was last seen in Rockwell on
Special meeting to be held today by the Clarksville City Council

Today the Clarksville City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026. The Clarksville council will then hold a special meeting and will be asked to set a public
Evans, Tim of Alden – Graveside Service April 12th, 2025
Graveside service for 63-year-old Tim Evans of Alden will be April 12th at 11am at the Alden Cemetery. Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is assisting the family. Tim Evans passed away February 11th at the Banner