The Sheffield Press

THORNTON — The Thornton City Council approved a pair of contracts at its regular meeting Monday as they continued to move forward with the community’s Water Improvement Project. After hearing a proposal from Chris Diggins, Local Assistance Director from NIACOG, the Council approved entering into a contract with NIACOG for preparation of the Community Development […]

New cases of COVID-19 saw a bump in Franklin County after a week of virtually no new activity. As of Monday, October 12, a total of 362 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county, increasing the county total from the week prior by nine cases, a significant jump over the previous week’s two […]

New cases of COVID-19 in Iowa continue to surge as the spread of the disease across the state accelerates. As of Sunday, November 1, there have been 130,696 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, increasing the 115,842 total from the week before by 14,854 cases, a colossal increase of new cases that nearly matches […]

The primary Election Day was held Tuesday, June 7. Cerro Gordo county residents flooded to the voting locations in numbers dwarfing past primaries. “Turnout was significantly higher for primary elections across the county,” said Cerro Gordo County Auditor Adam Wedmore. The average voter turnout since 2004 has been 8.5 percent, discounting 2020. Nearly doubling that, […]

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 […]

FC COVID TKF   COVID-19 cases rise in Franklin County   By Travis Fischer     The number of cases of COVID-19 in Franklin County continues to increase at a steady pace. As of Monday, June 29, 74 people have tested positive for the disease, confirming nine new cases from the week prior. Of the total […]

Spread of COVID-19 continues to accelerate in Iowa   By Travis Fischer     The spread of COVID-19 continues to accelerate as last week saw the number of new cases reach its highest point since the start of the pandemic.     As of Sunday, July 12, there have been 35,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the […]

After three weeks of modest activity, cases of COVID-19 in Franklin County have seen a significant increase in the last seven days, matching a trend consistent in the area as virus activity surges across the state. As of Monday, November 2, a total of 415 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county, increasing […]

Covid-19 TKF   Social distancing rules in place through July; Schools receive re-opening guidance         Governor Kim Reynolds extended the ongoing public health emergency declaration last week, keeping social distancing regulations in place through July 25. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best […]

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. […]