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2015 Franklin County Fair Winners
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Nelson Receives Democratic Nomination For District 2 Seat
Doug Nelson (right) celebrates his Democratic nomination with Clear Lake delegate Jeff Kuhrt. John Drury is running an independent campaign following the results of the Democratic Convention on Wednesday. By Travis Fischer Doug Nelson received the Democratic nomination for the hotly contested County Supervisor seat for Cerro Gordo County’s District 2 during a […]
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Nelson Receives Democratic Nomination For District 2 Seat
Doug Nelson (right) celebrates his Democratic nomination with Clear Lake delegate Jeff Kuhrt. John Drury is running an independent campaign following the results of the Democratic Convention on Wednesday. By Travis Fischer Doug Nelson received the Democratic nomination for the hotly contested County Supervisor seat for Cerro Gordo County’s District 2 during a […]
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West Fork to honor veterans with hall display
By Kelly McGowan Veterans who graduated from any school that makes up what is now West Fork will be honored starting next week on a new display in the high school gym entrance. Ashley McKee’s homeroom class and high school student councilmembers are gathering photos and information for the tribute, which came […]
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Cerro Gordo Gets Middling Marks In Health Ranking
By Travis Fischer Cerro Gordo County is right in the middle of the pack when it comes to health conditions in Iowa according to a report from The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program. The study did a nationwide exam of the population, their access to quality healthcare, social and economic factors, and the […]
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Race is on for WF school board seat
By Kelly McGowan A race for West Fork’s open District One school board spot began after the July 30 filing deadline. Incumbent Rob Heimbuch will run against Meagan Wentz, Rockwell, and Kevin Zeitler, Rockwell, for the position in the Sept. 8 election. Incumbent Mary Beth Sukup, Dougherty, will run unopposed for the District Two […]
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People in the Park schedule released
Kids enjoyed chasing greased pigs at Sheffield’s People in the Park event last year. FILE PHOTO By Kelly McGowan The Sheffield community will gather once again Aug. 21-23 for People in the Park, an annual event sponsored by the Sheffield Betterment Foundation, Sheffield Community Club and Franklin County Tourism. “I like to see all […]
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People in the Park schedule released
Kids enjoyed chasing greased pigs at Sheffield’s People in the Park event last year. FILE PHOTO By Kelly McGowan The Sheffield community will gather once again Aug. 21-23 for People in the Park, an annual event sponsored by the Sheffield Betterment Foundation, Sheffield Community Club and Franklin County Tourism. “I like to see all […]
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Construction underway for West Fork Wellness Center
Construction began in July on the West Fork Wellness Center in Sheffield. The building is slated for completion in August 2016. KELLY MCGOWAN PHOTO By Kelly McGowan A bulldozed lot and cut trees in Sheffield signify the start of construction on West Fork’s new wellness center. Henkel Construction began their work last month on […]
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Cerro Gordo Gets Middling Marks In Health Ranking
By Travis Fischer Cerro Gordo County is right in the middle of the pack when it comes to health conditions in Iowa according to a report from The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program. The study did a nationwide exam of the population, their access to quality healthcare, social and economic factors, and the […]