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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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COVID-19 activity on the rise in Iowa
COVID-19 activity continues to spike in Iowa, driven by an increase in spread across the rural Northwestern part of the state. The spread, particularly among the older population, has resulted in a rise in cases that result in hospitalization. The upward climb of hospitalizations continued for a third week, as 438 Iowans were hospitalized as […]
West Fork presents Willy Wonka
Candy manufacturer Willy Wonka stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a […]