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2015 Franklin County Fair Winners
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Salute to 2015 Franklin County 4-H
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Rockwell duo wins Clear Lake Walleye Classic
Jason Dick and Aaron Petersen with the winner’s plaque. SUBMITTED PHOTO By Zach Clemens Two anglers from Rockwell recently won the biggest walleye tournament in the state. The Clear Lake Fishing Club held its 27th annual Spring Walleye Classic May 21-22. There were 100 boats in the competition with teams of two […]
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Larson, Eberling score primary election victories
By Nick Pedley Franklin County Republicans picked Linn Larson and Corey Eberling to represent the party in November during Tuesday’s primary election. Larson defeated Rick Rieken 634-559 to land the sheriff’s nomination, while Eberling, the incumbent, defeated David Schoning 231-206 for the Supervisor District 3 nod. Larson will move on to face Democrat […]
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Rollover accident near Chapin
Emergency personnel responded to this rollover accident Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of S43 and 220th Street. NICK PEDLEY PHOTO By Nick Pedley The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a single-vehicle rollover accident Tuesday afternoon north of Chapin. The accident occurred near the intersection of S43 and 220th Street. On-scene […]
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Sheffield discusses recent economic developments
By Travis Fischer The Sheffield City Council on Monday met with Karen Mitchell, executive director of Franklin County Development Association (FCDA), for an informal update on the county’s economic happenings. Mitchell informed the council that Franklin County is considered to be at full employment and is in need of new workers to fill existing job […]
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Pork plant sparks debate in Mason City
Dr. Ron Prestage answers questions about a planned pork processing facility at a Mason City City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5. By Travis Fischer Area residents packed City Hall in Mason City April 5 to offer support and opposition prior to the council’s vote on a development agreement with Prestage Foods to […]
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Sheffield discusses recent economic developments
By Travis Fischer The Sheffield City Council on Monday met with Karen Mitchell, executive director of Franklin County Development Association (FCDA), for an informal update on the county’s economic happenings. Mitchell informed the council that Franklin County is considered to be at full employment and is in need of new workers to fill existing job […]
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Pork plant sparks debate in Mason City
Dr. Ron Prestage answers questions about a planned pork processing facility at a Mason City City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5. By Travis Fischer Area residents packed City Hall in Mason City April 5 to offer support and opposition prior to the council’s vote on a development agreement with Prestage Foods to […]
Local schools welcome young performers
Martin Bakari, accompanied by Jodi Goble on piano, performed at the Young Performing Artist Scholarship Benefi t Concert on Saturday. TRAVIS FISCHER PHOTOS Ashley Sievers, accompanied by Jodi Goble on piano, performed at the Young Performing Artist Scholarship Benefi t Concert on Saturday. Members of the Hampton-Dumont, CAL, and West Fork choir performed with professional […]