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Popular ISU Conservation Station trailers preparing for summer fair season
AMES — The Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education programs Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) and Water Rocks! announced that after a year of uncertainty and downtime, the popular Conservation Station trailers are being readied for a full season of appearances across Iowa, April through September 2021. The trailers are […]
Rockwell Council discusses upcoming summer activities
ROCKWELL — A discussion regarding upcoming summer activities was to be one of the key items on the agenda for the Rockwell City Council during its regular meeting Wednesday evening at the Council Chambers. Among the other new business items on the agenda were: Police Equipment/Vehicle; Smokefree Tobacco/Nicotine Act; and Dog Obedience Classes. The agenda […]
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 […]
Rockwell City Council discusses law enforcement
ROCKWELL — Law enforcement was the prime topic of conversation at the March 17 Rockwell City Council meeting. Mayor Mike Flatness reviewed the Rockwell City Code in reference to comments made by Councilman Brian Koob at the previous meeting regarding police protection and duties. Flatness also reviewed the portion of the Code in reference to […]
Iowa Select Farms gives back on National Ag Day
IOWA FALLS — Iowa Select Farms celebrated Iowa’s farmers by stocking the freezer at the West Fork Food Pantry in Sheffield with 600 pounds of ground pork on March 23, National Ag Day. The stop was one of nine that Iowa Select Farms made around north central Iowa to donate 4,280 pounds — enough meat […]
Peterson out for season after freak accident
RICEVILLE – An accident in the locker room prior to the No. 13 West Fork girls 55-18 win at Riceville on Tuesday sent Warhawk senior Lindsey Peterson to the Mayo Clinic for 100 stitches and likely ended her high school basketball career. Peterson, who according to coach Rodney Huber, was taking pictures with teammates in […]
Peterson out for season after freak accident
RICEVILLE – An accident in the locker room prior to the No. 13 West Fork girls 55-18 win at Riceville on Tuesday sent Warhawk senior Lindsey Peterson to the Mayo Clinic for 100 stitches and likely ended her high school basketball career. Peterson, who according to coach Rodney Huber, was taking pictures with teammates in […]
Rockwell City Council approves budget
The Rockwell City Council conducted a regular meeting last Wednesday at City Hall. Pictured (left to right) are City Clerk Lorna Weier and Mayor Mike Flatness. PHOTOS BY DICK FRIDLEY By Dick Fridley The Rockwell City Council met in regular session last Wednesday evening at City Hall. Four of the five council members — Betty […]
COVID-19 impacts Sheffield, Rockwell area
The West Fork Wharf in Sheffield is continuing to offer a limited take-out menu. By Dick Fridley The concern about COVID-19 has resulted in a number of adjustments in the Sheffield and Rockwell area. Here are a few of the changes: Sheffield The West Fork School District will be closed through Sunday, April 12. More […]
TIC schools react to decision
Bulldog third baseman Mario De La Cruz reaches out to tag Dylan Schlader of West Fork in a game last season at Hampton. Both teams went through the first week of practice in a shortened season because of the coronavirus. (File photo) By Kristi Nixon It’s a decision that can’t be taken lightly. Schools from […]