Grundy Center’s Austin Burroughs (12) slides in at second ahead of the throw to West Fork shortstop Rylan Fleshner in the opening inning of this Class 1A district opener. The Spartans stunned the 21-win Warhawks with a three-run first and then went on to win 7-6. (Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle) By Kristi Nixon SHEFFIELD – In […]

It was a good turnout for the Richland Lutheran Church’s Bible-Basketball event held in Thornton. Richland Lutheran Church of Thornton held a Bible-Basketball Clinic on Saturday, September 10 th at the newly refurbished downtown basketball court. The event included a Bible story of Jesus telling the parable of the Lost Sheep from St. Luke Chapter 15, […]

A host of Warhawks bring down Mason City Newman ball carrier Peyton Scott during Friday’s game at Sheffield. The Warhawks lost the district opener 51-12 against the ranked Knights. (Ryan Harvey/Hampton Chronicle) By Staff Report SHEFFIELD  – Last week’s Class A No. 9 Mason City Newman football team came to Sheffield for the Warhawks’ district […]

West Fork new principal Clyde Tarrence. ZACH CLEMENS PHOTO By Zach Clemens New principal Clyde Tarrence wants to be involved      This past May, the West Fork school district saw the retirement of longtime principal Randy Bushbaum, and this fall a new administrator, Clyde Tarrence will take the helm.      Tarrence is a newcomer to […]

By Zach Clemens      Rockwell might soon be seeing some of their branches trimmed, as the City Council approved cleanup of some trees throughout town.       “We have some trees that need attention,” said Jay Siefken, the Rockwell public works director.      The Council decided to go with Nuehring’s Tree Service, on Siefken’s recommendation, […]

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Clay Emhoff of West Fork steals third in a game against Rockford earlier this season. Emhoff recently raked in the post-season awards. (File photo) By Kristi Nixon DES MOINES – The Iowa Newspaper Association recognized West Fork junior Clay Emhoff with a Class 1A third team all-state utility spot which was announced Tuesday morning. Emhoff, […]

The Whispering Willow wind farm may see an expansion of more wind turbines producing clean energy in Franklin County. RYAN HARVEY/ MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING By Zach Clemens Alliant Energy will invest $1 billion at Whispering Willow        Alliant Energy recently announced a $1 billion investment in wind energy focused in Franklin County.      On July […]