By Kelly McGowan Slow enrollment growth and low state funding have forced a tightening of the West Fork Community School District budget and without an increase in funding, Superintendent Darrin Strike said class sizes could grow and programs could be cut.      He said the district has made as many cuts as possible, and he […]

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By Travis Fischer Cerro Gordo County is right in the middle of the pack when it comes to health conditions in Iowa according to a report from The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.      The study did a nationwide exam of the population, their access to quality healthcare, social and economic factors, and the […]

By Kelly McGowan A race for West Fork’s open District One school board spot began after the July 30 filing deadline.      Incumbent Rob Heimbuch will run against Meagan Wentz, Rockwell, and Kevin Zeitler, Rockwell, for the position in the Sept. 8 election. Incumbent Mary Beth Sukup, Dougherty, will run unopposed for the District Two […]

Kids enjoyed chasing greased pigs at Sheffield’s People in the Park event last year. FILE PHOTO By Kelly McGowan The Sheffield community will gather once again Aug. 21-23 for People in the Park, an annual event sponsored by the Sheffield Betterment Foundation, Sheffield Community Club and Franklin County Tourism.      “I like to see all […]

By Travis Fischer Cerro Gordo County is right in the middle of the pack when it comes to health conditions in Iowa according to a report from The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.      The study did a nationwide exam of the population, their access to quality healthcare, social and economic factors, and the […]

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The Rockwell City Council held their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3.      At the meeting, Justin Ries approached the council about gaining permissions to hunt deer on his property within the city limits. The council discussed the matter with Police Chief Rick Whitney, who said that it would be okay so long as Ries […]