Sheffield Residents Brave Winter Storm for Historic Community Tree Lighting
On December 10, 2025, in the middle of Franklin County, Sheffield, Iowa, people overcame a biting winter storm to see the show that was inexplicable in any other way but one that has made this small town a household name. The community has opened up Christmas tree of the largest Christmas tree in the world […]
Branstad returns to Iowa after three years as Ambassador to China
Iowa’s longest serving governor is back home after three years overseas. The newly retired Terry Branstad returned to Iowa earlier this month and has been touring the state to support Republican candidates for the 2020 general election. “It’s great. We are really excited to be back home,” said Branstad. “This is the longest I’ve ever […]
Thornton is hatching a chicken ordinance for cooped up residents
The Thornton City Council discussed a new ordinance that would allow the keeping of chickens for private use at their regular council meeting on Monday, May 4. Due to an interest from some members of the community in keeping chickens for egg laying purposes, the city is considering an ordinance that would establish permits and […]
Sanders provides updated information to Sheffield Council
Mayor Scott Sanders provided updated information to the Sheffield City Council during its regular monthly meeting. Sanders noted that the Safe T Home was put up recently at Galvin’s Park Campground. Wiring and a few other things need to be completed, but Sanders said it is being closer to be able to be rented out. […]
COVID-19 activity on the rise in Iowa
COVID-19 activity continues to spike in Iowa, driven by an increase in spread across the rural Northwestern part of the state. The spread, particularly among the older population, has resulted in a rise in cases that result in hospitalization. The upward climb of hospitalizations continued for a third week, as 438 Iowans were hospitalized as […]