Thornton Council approves contract for Water Main project
THORNTON — Approval of the contract for the City’s Water Main Project highlighted the July 6 meeting of the Thornton City Council. Jason Petersburg, Project Engineer of Veenstra & Kimm Inc., of Mason City, and Chris Diggins, Local Assistance Director of the North Iowa Area Council of Governments (NIACOG), were on hand to present final […]
Rockwell City Council discusses several items
ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City Council was to discuss a number of items at Wednesday’s 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall. The scheduled agenda for the meeting was: • Call to order • Approve minutes of previous meeting • Approve bills for payment • New business (Sewer bills, Trees/Main […]
Rockwell Celebration begins Saturday
ROCKWELL — The City of Rockwell is looking forward to celebrating its 151st Anniversary Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20. Here is the schedule of events: June 19 8-10 a.m. — Community breakfast and bake sale sponsored by the Rockwell Area Church Ladies at the Catholic Parish Center. It will be a free-will donation […]
Council discusses Public Library related items
SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council discussed a couple of Public Library related items during Monday night’s regular meeting. The Council voted to set up interview times for potential Library Board members. “We have three potential candidates, and doing these interviews will allow us to settle on the best person for the job,” said Mayor […]
Sheffield residents have options to pay water bill
SHEFFIELD — Residents of Sheffield have several options available to pay their water bill. They can do so by either check, Automatic Clearing House (electronic payment) or debit/credit card. For more information, contact City Clerk Ashley Francis by messaging Facebook, calling City Hall at 641-892-4718 or by stopping at City Hall. PLEASE LOG […]
Rockwell Council discusses North Iowa Nationals
ROCKWELL — During its June 2 meeting, the Rockwell City Council discussed organizational plans for the 2021 North Iowa Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull. The event, which is hosted by the Rockwell Lions Club, will take place Thursday-Saturday, July 8-10, at Chamber Acres. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log […]
Irish Fair will be Sunday
ROCKWELL — The Sacred Heart Parish of Rockwell will conduct its 75th Annual Irish Fair on Sunday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature games, a bake sale, sack auction, live auction, raffle tickets and roulette spins. Lunch will be available throughout the day. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM […]
Riley Green replaces Dylan Scott at the 2021 Franklin County Fair
HAMPTON — Dylan Scott was to perform at the 2021 Franklin County Fair Saturday, July 17. As show business goes, he received an opportunity he could not pass up, to go on tour with Luke Bryan. The Franklin County Fair Board is happy for him and wishes him a successful tour with Luke Bryan. As […]
Rockwell City Council takes next step toward financing projects
ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City Council took the next step during its regular meeting last Wednesday toward financing the Swimming Pool and Storm Water projects. Mayor Mike Flatness presented Resolution 2020-3 to set the date for the public hearing on the proposal to enter into a General Obligation Refunding Loan Agreement and to borrow money […]
Rockwell City Council discusses law enforcement
ROCKWELL — Law enforcement was the prime topic of conversation at the March 17 Rockwell City Council meeting. Mayor Mike Flatness reviewed the Rockwell City Code in reference to comments made by Councilman Brian Koob at the previous meeting regarding police protection and duties. Flatness also reviewed the portion of the Code in reference to […]