Rockwell City Council discuss utility payments
The Rockwell city council discussed utility billing, crosswalk painting, a local dog, “Mission Main Street”, and nuisance properties in their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 4. To begin, the council discussed partnership with the booster club to furnish Main Street with “Warhawk Nation” banners. With no confirmation on the number or price of the banners, […]
COVID-19 continues climb in Iowa
The spread of COVID-19 continues to accelerate in Iowa with a stark rise in active cases in the state, matched by a similar increase of hospitalizations and deaths. As of Sunday, October 25, there have been 115,842 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, increasing the 107,118 total from the week prior by 8,724 cases, […]
Rockwell City Council approves new patches for police
The Rockwell City Council heard from the police chief, discussed signage and the installation of the new park, and held the public hearing for the fiscal year of 2022-23 in their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local […]
Vanness claims District 3 Supervisor race
HAMPTON — Republican candidate Chris Vanness came away with the victory in the only contested Franklin County race during the Nov. 3 election. Vanness claimed the District 3 Supervisor race with 1,179 votes, while incumbent Corey A. Eberling collected 647. There were seven write-in votes. Incumbent County Sheriff Aaron Dodd ran unopposed and finished with […]
Sheffield City Council discusses street improvement plan
Sheffield City Council discusses street improvement plan By Dick Fridley SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council held a lengthy discussion at its regular meeting Monday night regarding a potential street improvement plan. Chase Holien, a design engineer with WHKS of Mason City, presented a preliminary plan determined by his firm regarding infrastructure […]
COVID-19 activity stays stable in Franklin County
The spread of COVID-19 in Franklin County has remained remarkably consistent, with the number of new cases neither increasing nor decreasing over the last week. As of Monday, October 19, a total of 380 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county, increasing the county total from the week prior by nine cases. This […]
Front door to Sheffield City Hall will be locked
Due to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the community of Sheffield, the City Council decided at its regular monthly meeting Monday to lock the front door at City Hall. Those who have business other than dropping off a payment, should call 892-4718. Payments can be mailed or dropped in the slot in the […]
Sheffield City Council approves cameras in city park
The Sheffield city council discussed raises for public works, traffic control, a block party, cameras on city property, gazebo repair, the 2021 fiscal year audit, and the future goals for Sheffield in the regular meeting on Monday, May 9. To begin, the council heard from the department heads. A suggestion was made for speed bumps […]
Sheffield City Council moves forward with Police Chief hiring process
The Sheffield City Council discussed cigarette permits, the local pool, legal action, the Police Chief hiring process, speed bumps, and the city park in their regular meeting on Monday, June 13. To begin, the council heard from a member of the former beautification committee in Sheffield during the public forum. Roger Madsen, a resident of […]
Rockwell Council Discusses Farmland Rent
The Rockwell City Council discussed library hours, tobacco policy, and Zeidler cemetery land during their regular meeting Wednesday, March 2. The council heard from Caroline McManigal, director of the Rockwell Public Library who presented an update to the operating hours. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view […]