The Sheffield Press

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City Council at its Dec. 15 regular meeting opened four sealed bids for the sale of Lots Seven, Eight and Nine of Block Ten in Rockwell. Following the opening of the bids, the voted to accept by Resolution 2021-16 to accept the high bid of $16,025. Mayor Mike Flatness stated that […]

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council met in special session Tuesday evening, Nov. 16. The Council reviewed the application for the vacant Council position, with the term for that spot scheduled to end in 2023. Becky Moellers was unanimously approved, with Mayor Scott Sanders then swearing her in to the post. The hiring committee discussed […]

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 […]

THORNTON — During its regular monthly meeting Monday night, the Thornton City Council heard additional information from Bill Hicok regarding his future plans for buildings he has recently purchased in the downtown area of the community. Hicok plans to maintain commercial business operation for the street level of the buildings, but wishes to turn the […]

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council met in special session Tuesday evening, Nov. 16. The Council reviewed the application for the vacant Council position, with the term for that spot scheduled to end in 2023. Becky Moellers was unanimously approved, with Mayor Scott Sanders then swearing her in to the post. The hiring committee discussed […]

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 […]

SHEFFIELD — Katy Flint’s time as Sheffield City Clerk is coming to an end. The Sheffield City Council formally accepted her resignation at their Dec. 14 meeting. Flint was elected as Franklin County Auditor in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. She will be replaced by Ashley Francis, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Flint has been […]

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council met in special session Tuesday evening, Nov. 16. The Council reviewed the application for the vacant Council position, with the term for that spot scheduled to end in 2023. Becky Moellers was unanimously approved, with Mayor Scott Sanders then swearing her in to the post. The hiring committee discussed […]

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council at its regular meeting Monday night approved the formation of hiring committees to conduct the interview process for the vacant positions in the Public Works and the Law Enforcement departments. Interviews for both vacancies will take place Saturday, Nov. 13. The Public Works Assistant position interviews will commence at […]