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Covid-19 Update TKF
Covid-19 TKF Social distancing rules in place through July; Schools receive re-opening guidance Governor Kim Reynolds extended the ongoing public health emergency declaration last week, keeping social distancing regulations in place through July 25. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best […]
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Thornton is hatching a chicken ordinance for cooped up residents
The Thornton City Council discussed a new ordinance that would allow the keeping of chickens for private use at their regular council meeting on Monday, May 4. Due to an interest from some members of the community in keeping chickens for egg laying purposes, the city is considering an ordinance that would establish permits and […]
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Sanders provides updated information to Sheffield Council
Mayor Scott Sanders provided updated information to the Sheffield City Council during its regular monthly meeting. Sanders noted that the Safe T Home was put up recently at Galvin’s Park Campground. Wiring and a few other things need to be completed, but Sanders said it is being closer to be able to be rented out. […]
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Swaledale Council conducts regular meeting
The Swaledale City Council conducted its regular monthly meeting June 8 at the Town Hall. Public Works Superintendent report Public Works Superintendent Marshal Polsdorfer presented his monthly report. Polsdorfer indicated that he is looking into the possible cost of replacing the City’s pocket chlorimeter, which has been faulty recently in measuring chlorine levels in the […]
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Brian Dean Oehlert, 53
Brian Dean Oehlert age 53 of New Hampton, IA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at MercyOne in New Hampton. A Private Family Service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton, with Sister Vicky Arndorfer officiating. Online condolences for the Oehlert family […]
Local students honor teacher
Mrs. Paloma’s fourth grade class presented her with a special gift for teacher appreciation week. The students presented her with a photo album from their year with her. In the album, nearly every student wrote a letter to her – telling the teacher what she means to them. The album was the idea of Kaylee, […]
Cerro Gordo Supervisor districts set for big changes
A public hearing will be held Feb. 8 to receive input on a plan to redistrict Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisor district. The Supervisors met Tuesday, Jan. 25, to review a proposal which would change district boundaries. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best […]
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Franklin County prepares wind farm ordinance for first public hearing
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors went over their draft for the county’s new wind farm ordinance during their regular meeting on Monday, March 28. The supervisors have been hashing out details of the ordinance, seeking a balance in regulations that will protect rural residents from nuisances without overly restricting the ability for wind farm […]
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Sheffield City Council moves forward with Police Chief hiring process
The Sheffield City Council discussed cigarette permits, the local pool, legal action, the Police Chief hiring process, speed bumps, and the city park in their regular meeting on Monday, June 13. To begin, the council heard from a member of the former beautification committee in Sheffield during the public forum. Roger Madsen, a resident of […]
Sheffield Council meets in regular session
SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield City Council met in regular session Thursday night. Highlighting the meeting was the swearing in of two newly elected Council members — Ryan Kruger and Julia Showalter. Also sworn in was reelected Mayor Scott Sanders by City Clerk Ashley Francis. Resolutions The Council approved a resolution for the hiring and setting […]