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Branstad returns to Iowa after three years as Ambassador to China
Iowa’s longest serving governor is back home after three years overseas. The newly retired Terry Branstad returned to Iowa earlier this month and has been touring the state to support Republican candidates for the 2020 general election. “It’s great. We are really excited to be back home,” said Branstad. “This is the longest I’ve ever […]
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Rockwell City Council approves new patches for police
The Rockwell City Council heard from the police chief, discussed signage and the installation of the new park, and held the public hearing for the fiscal year of 2022-23 in their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local […]
Wind Farm ordinance has first public hearing
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors has decided to make adjustments to the proposed wind farm ordinance following its first public hearing on Monday, April 4. After weeks of working out the specifics of a new ordinance that would regulate the development of wind farms in the county, the ordinance was finally made available for […]
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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 […]
Multitude of Warhawks net TIC All-Conference honors
Despite early postseason exits, the West Fork baseball and softball teams came out with several positives. One of those accomplishments is the development of youth, and the other achievement is bringing home several honors from the Top of Iowa Conference. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view […]
Callanan seeks Re-election to Cerro Gordo county Board of Supervisors
Republican Casey Callanan announced today that he’s seeking re-election as a Cerro Gordo county Supervisor. Among what he described as “pro-taxpayer accomplishments” achieved in his term, he cited his supportive role in having lowered the county’s tax levy during each year since he was elected. Callanan said, “We’ve lowered our countywide levy by 13% in […]
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Rockwell City Council discuss utility payments
The Rockwell city council discussed utility billing, crosswalk painting, a local dog, “Mission Main Street”, and nuisance properties in their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 4. To begin, the council discussed partnership with the booster club to furnish Main Street with “Warhawk Nation” banners. With no confirmation on the number or price of the banners, […]
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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. […]
West Fork wraps up regular season with a win over North Butler
ROCKWELL — The West Fork Warhawk football team wrapped up the regular season in style Friday night with a 35-22 Class A, District 3 win over the North Butler Bearcats. This was the first varsity football game played at the Rockwell facility since 2009. West Fork finished in a three-way tie with Lake Mills and […]
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Lary Wayne Sheriff, 81
Larry Wayne Sheriff of Collinsville, Texas, formerly of Sheffield, IA, passed away at Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, Sherman, Texas on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Larry was born on June 22, 1939 in Belmond, IA to Elmer and Florence (Lent) Sheriff. He moved with his family from Latimer to the family farm west of Sheffield in […]