News
02/25/2026 - 9:48am
Franklin County Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham gave an update on his department during the Franklin County Board of Supervisors' Feb. 17 meeting.
Waddingham said they've been busy, especially with the preparation of their five-year plan,...
Opinion
02/18/2026 - 10:18am
I keep a jar and a postcard in the mudroom for spiders. I can plop the jar over the little guy, slide the postcard under him, and carry him outside. If I let him stay in the house he might get stepped on.
I appreciate Representative Randy Feenstra...
Sports
02/18/2026 - 10:52am
LAKE MILLS - The West Fork boys wrestling season has come to an end after the Warhawks placed 10th out of 10 teams in the IHSAA 1A District 4 Boys Wrestling State Qualifying Meet with a team score of 22. Head coach of the Warhawks Keaton Wilson...
Obituaries
02/24/2026 - 4:16pm
Terry B. “Buck” Heilskov, 75, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday at his home in Hampton. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held on...
