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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 1:00am
DES MOINES — West Fork gained a pair of third-team all-state football players by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA), announced early Tuesday morning.
Senior linebacker Kyle Rooney and junior running back Ian Latham both...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:54am
Now officially elected, Franklin County Sheriff Aaron Dodd.
Dodd, who was appointed to the position in May following the death of then-sheriff Linn Larson, was formally elected as Franklin County Sheriff in last Tuesday’s midterm election....
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:52am
A newly planted silhouette sweet gum tree outside of the Franklin Medical Clinic serves as a reminder of a beloved former employee.
Dr. David Dennis, who served the Franklin County area for nearly 40 years, died after a short battle with cancer...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:50am
Election results are in for Franklin County, putting an end to the campaign season for another year.
For local county races, the ballot was entirely uncompetitive. County Supervisors Michael Nolte and Gary McVicker, County Treasurer Chad Murray,...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:49am
Harlow Ray Massee American Legion Post #277 of Sheffield presented the Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in the West Fork High School gym at Sheffield. A large crowd was in attendance to listen to the program. Speaker was Sherry Williams...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:48am
The Rockwell City Council bid farewell to council member Adam Wedmore during their regular meeting on Wednesday, November 7.
Wedmore offered his resignation on the council due to being elected the new County Auditor for Cerro Gordo County.
“We...
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:47am
Election results are in for Cerro Gordo County, putting an end to the campaign season for another year.
For local county positions, the hottest race on the ballot was the six way contest for County Auditor.
Rockwell’s Adam Wedmore, a Democrat...
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 5:52pm
On November 11, 2018, Joyce Lavonne (Kerr) Crabb, 86, was called to eternal life with her Lord and Savior. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral...
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 11:46am
IOWA FALLS – NIACC freshman Mandy Willems has already made an impression for the No. 10-ranked Trojans.
After pouring in 45 points in only her second college game ever, earning her National Junior College Player of the Week honors, she turned...
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 11:19am
Medal of Honor recipient Private James W. Fous died as many knew him: a hero.
Fous, a native of Omaha, was killed in May 1968 when he fell on an enemy grenade to save the lives of three of his fellow Army soldiers during his service in the Vietnam...
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 11:17am
It was an extra special celebration at the 4-H Awards Night on Sunday, Nov. 4.
Not only were the various 4-H clubs there to recognize the achievements of the kids and community for their contributions to the program, but it was a big anniversary for...
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 11:01am
It was a busy Saturday at Zion Reformed Church in Sheffield as the Women of Zion hosted the Team Zion Bazaar.
Team was the operative word as the Women of Zion dressed up in matching outfits as they came together to host the event.
“This year...
