Election officials would have more time to mail absentee ballots to voters under a bill that advanced Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in the Iowa House of Representatives. Currently, early in-person voting and the mailing of absentee ballots begin 20 days before Election Day. Lawmakers voted along party lines (57 to 37) in February 2021 to […]

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City Council unanimously approved a pair of resolutions to highlight its Dec. 1 regular meeting. The first resolution, 2021-14, was for the annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021. The second resolution, 2021-15, was for the resignation of Larry Wentz from his position on the City Council […]

Area residents of Cerro Gordo County took part in the Nov. 2 City and School Board elections. Unofficial results from that voting was as follows, with the official canvass of ballots taking place on Tuesday of this week: Dougherty Mayor — Lynn R. Nagel 9, Write-In 1 Council At-Large (2 spots on the ballot) — […]

Area residents of Cerro Gordo County took part in the Nov. 2 City and School Board elections. Unofficial results from that voting was as follows, with the official canvass of ballots taking place on Tuesday of this week: Dougherty Mayor — Lynn R. Nagel 9, Write-In 1 Council At-Large (2 spots on the ballot) — […]

The budgeting process continues for the Sheffield City Council. At its regular meeting Monday nightthe Council approved a resolution setting a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 budget for its next regular meeting on MondayMarch 9. Tree trimming and removal. The Council unanimously approved the lone bid submitted from Nuehring’s Lawn & Tree for […]

HAMPTON — Candidates are now being accepted for this year’s Franklin County Fair Queen Contest. A complete list of queen contest rules and a ballot can be obtained at the fair office, or the name and address of a candidate can be called to the fair office at 641-456-2049. Nominations may also be emailed to […]

HAMPTON — Candidates are now being accepted for this year’s Franklin County Fair Queen Contest. A complete list of queen contest rules and a ballot can be obtained at the fair office, or the name and address of a candidate can be called to the fair office at 641-456-2049. Nominations may also be emailed to […]

HAMPTON — Candidates are now being accepted for this year’s Franklin County Fair Queen Contest. A complete list of queen contest rules and a ballot can be obtained at the fair office, or the name and address of a candidate can be called to the fair office at 641-456-2049. Nominations may also be emailed to […]

By Dick Fridley During its regular meeting Monday night, the Thornton City Council set a public hearing date and time for the prosed budget for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year. That hearing will take place at a special Council meeting on Monday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m. Community Center rates After a brief discussion, the Council […]

By Dick Fridley During its regular meeting Monday night, the Thornton City Council set a public hearing date and time for the prosed budget for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year. That hearing will take place at a special Council meeting on Monday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m. Community Center rates After a brief discussion, the Council […]