News
05/13/2026 - 7:32am
The man who drove through the front entrance of Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School in December was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with all but four days suspended.
According to police, Kirk Gunderson, 64, of Hampton, drove through the high school around...
Opinion
05/13/2026 - 7:44am
First, I want to be very clear that I cannot take credit for this week’s article idea as it is an initiative by ISAC (The Iowa State Association of Counties) to bring awareness to the public about what Counties DO and how they support the residents...
Sports
05/13/2026 - 7:51am
The H-D-CAL trap shooting team, known as the “Bird Busters,” took to the field at Stockdale Gun Club in Ackley on Saturday, May 11, where students gave it their all.
Teams that shot during the event: AGWSR, Baxter, Charles City, North Polk, RRMR...
Obituaries
05/04/2026 - 2:45pm
John Chaddock III, 81, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. No public services are planned at this time. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory, Hampton, is caring for John and his family.
John Foote...
