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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]