Manning VFW Auxiliary Honoring Three Veterans With Quilts Of Valor This Sunday
The Manning VFW Auxiliary is going to be presenting three veterans with a Quilt of Valor this Sunday at the VFW Hall. Everyone is welcome to come attend the ceremony to recognize and honor Leo Willenborg, Don
Rockwell City Man Taken Into Custody For Attempting To Break Into Residence During His Pretrial Release
A Rockwell City man has been taken into custody on two outstanding warrants after attempting to break into a residence during his pretrial release. According to Calhoun County District Court records, 35-year-old Chet Austin Mitchell was taken
City Of Halbur Names Proposed Trail Development Halbur Rail Trail
During its last meeting, the Halbur City Council voted and officially named the trail development west of the community the Halbur Rail Trail. After being gifted the approximately half-mile strip of land on the Halbur Ridge Wildlife
Debra Oakley of Audubon
Mrs. Debra Lynn Oakley, age 62, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, following a long, courageous battle with kidney disease. Debra Lynn Hammerstrom was born
Gertrude Madsen of Audubon
Gertrude Ann Bowman Madsen, the oldest daughter of George Bowman and Helen Burkhardt Bowman, was born on April 10, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away surrounded by family at MJ Estates in Exira, Iowa, at
Sen. Ernst Releases Schedules For November, December Traveling Staff Office Hours
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has announced the planned staff traveling office hours schedule in west-central Iowa counties over the next two months. Ernst says, “This November and December, we are cutting the bureaucratic red tape and
2018 Farm Bill Likely To Be Extended For Another Year; Sen. Grassley Says Multi-Year Delay Not Surprising
The wait for farmers, low-income Americans, and many others in the ag industry for a new Farm Bill will likely continue for another year. The five-year Farm Bill is a massive piece of legislation that sets the
Iowa’s Trapping Season Begins Saturday
Iowa’s furbearer trapping season kicks off tomorrow (Saturday), running through Feb. 28, 2025. State officials are optimistic about the season’s prospects, with most species showing stable populations and early signs of rising fur prices. However, low water
Jefferson Matters Invites Public To Complete Community Input Survey
Jefferson Matters: Main Street and Chamber is inviting residents and visitors to their community to complete a brief, eight-question survey to help city leaders identify areas where the public would like to see improvement. Questions include details
REMINDER: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, and Iowans are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before they go to bed Saturday evening. The official change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, marking the shift