News

09/10/2025 - 8:05am
Franklin County Democrats Hold Annual Fall Rally
The Franklin County Democrats held their annual fall rally at Maynes Grove on Monday evening, Sept. 8.   Franklin County Democratic Party Chair Catherine Crooks told the Chronicle this was her tenth year organizing the event, which serves as their...
New Art Space at High School Holds Endless Possibilities
Jason Eaton Makes his Big Debut
Sharing Hope — One Bookmark at a Time
Franklin County Relay for Life Scheduled for Sept. 13
Windsor Theatre Lands Hamilton After Community Efforts

Opinion

09/10/2025 - 8:30am
Important Dates for the City-School Election
I know I’ve mentioned it a month or so ago, but the 2025 City-School Election is  coming up quickly and there are some important dates you need to be aware of.    1. Filing Deadline – The deadline for candidates to file the ...
Achieving peace through strength and deterring foreign adversaries
It’s Senseless
My bill to lower the cost of crop insurance for young farmers is being implemented at USDA
Knocked out in the First Round
The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” restores America’s manufacturing dominance

Sports

09/10/2025 - 8:38am
Warhawks Cross Country has Solid Showing in Newman Catholic Invitational
MASON CITY - The West Fork boys and girls' cross country teams had a solid showing in the Newman Catholic Invitation at North Area Community College on Tuesday, September 2. The boys' team finished in sixth place out of 12 teams with a score of 138...
Warhawks Offense Erupts in Win Over Comets
Bulldog Football Wins Defensive Slugfest Over Cowboys
Bulldogs Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Honored at Football Game
Warhawk Football Looking to Keep Improving
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Volleyball Season Preview

Obituaries

09/12/2025 - 7:16am
Shirley Sanders
Shirley Sanders, 85, long time resident of Bradford, Iowa passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa. Services will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11 am at the Lee Center United...
Julie Gail (Schmidt) Ulerich
Julie Gail (Schmidt) Ulerich
Jon Rieman
Mary Margaret Harris Abbas
Roger G. Nuehring

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