News
02/04/2026 - 8:52am
Franklin County VA Director Adam Akers, who has been serving in his role for the last five years, was recently named the recipient of the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Award.
Since joining the VA, he has helped hundreds...
Opinion
02/04/2026 - 2:47pm
Did you know that in 2025 over 2000 bills were proposed during the legislative session and of those, under 200 were passed into law?! So, it is quite normal that many bills are proposed each year, but it is hard to work in this field and not...
Sports
02/04/2026 - 3:04pm
DENVER - Three members of the Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls wrestling team have qualified for the State Wrestling Meet. Sophomore Juliette Koch, junior Maren Subbert and junior Elsie Kuper all placed second in their respective weight classes in the State...
Obituaries
02/03/2026 - 6:28am
Ralph Stanley Gast passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. The family will have a private graveside service, and Ralph’s ashes will be laid to rest in Steamboat Rock Cemetery, per his request, “...
