Cerro Gordo Supervisor districts set for big changes
A public hearing will be held Feb. 8 to receive input on a plan to redistrict Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisor district. The Supervisors met Tuesday, Jan. 25, to review a proposal which would change district boundaries. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best […]
Callanan seeks Re-election to Cerro Gordo county Board of Supervisors
Republican Casey Callanan announced today that he’s seeking re-election as a Cerro Gordo county Supervisor. Among what he described as “pro-taxpayer accomplishments” achieved in his term, he cited his supportive role in having lowered the county’s tax levy during each year since he was elected. Callanan said, “We’ve lowered our countywide levy by 13% in […]
Miller examines huge increase in fertilizer prices for farmers
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is focusing on unprecedented increases in fertilizer prices affecting farmers. Since January 2021, anhydrous ammonia has increased 315%. Urea has increased by 214%, liquid nitrogen by 290%, monoammonium phosphate (MAP) by 171%, and potash by 213%, according to the most recent data supplied by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services. PLEASE LOG […]
Franklin County Farm Bureau hosts Ag Fair
HAMPTON — Third graders from across Franklin County visited the Fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 30 for an Ag Fair hosted by the Franklin County Farm Bureau. At the fair, students visited 14 stations where they learned about many aspects of modern agriculture. Even though Franklin County is made up of rural communities, many students do […]
Thornton City Council Discuss Utilities Cost
The Thornton City Council discussed the budget proposal, price increases for utilities, mosquito control, and lawn maintenance during their regular meeting on Monday, March 7. The council held the public hearing for the budget proposal for the 2022-23 fiscal year. After no objections from the people of Thornton, the council members unanimously approved this budget […]
Rockwell Council approves zoning change
ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City Council at its Wednesday, Nov. 17 meeting approved a zoning change for three lots located at 213 Main Street E. Public Works Director Jay Siefken said that the Rockwell Planning and Zoning Board met on Nov. 10 to discuss changing the zoning on Lots 7, 8, and 9 from residential […]
Holiday Food Fair is slated
SHEFFIELD — A Holiday Food Fair will take place Saturday, Dec. 11 at Zion St. John Lutheran Church. Coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m., followed by a sale of items from 9-10:30 a.m. Among the items that will be available will be Christmas cookies, Rada cutlery, candies, mixes in a jar, cards and Fair […]
First Bank Hampton donates to pre school
Dave Heuberger and Tyler Heeren presented a donation from First Bank Hampton to Mary Mollenbeck for Wee Ones Christian Preschool of $1000. The preschool promotes hands-on learning and resides in the Church of the Living Word in Hampton. Mary Mollenbeck, director/teacher, and Donna Uhlenhopp, assistant teacher, introduce 3- and 4-year-old students to letter sounds, numbers, […]
Deadline for Farmers Who Planted Fall Cover Crops to Apply for a Discount on Spring Crop Insurance Extended to Jan. 28
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has extended the deadline for farmers who planted fall cover crops to sign up for a $5 per acre discount on their 2022 crop insurance premiums. Farmers and landowners now have through Jan. 28 to sign up online at apply.cleanwateriowa.org. Fall 2021 cover crop acres enrolled in other state […]
Farm to Table Task Force makes recommendations to Iowa Legislature
AMES — A diverse group of local food experts from across the state submitted a set of recommendations to the Iowa Legislature that are intended to improve the farm to table supply chain. The Farm to Table Task Force commissioned during the 2021 state legislative session and led by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and […]