Grading project closes part of Stewart Road, Muscatine
News Desk Road work is underway on a grading project in Muscatine. Stewart Road (X61) is closed to traffic for a grading and PCC replacement project from 41st Street north to the…
Manhunt Continues After Suspect Flees Into Quarry Near Gilmore City
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who fled into a wooded quarry Tuesday night, prompting a lockdown in the Gilmore City area. Authorities say the incident…
ISU to Host Hay Day Event Educational Event in Boone
ISU to Host Hay Day Event Educational Event in Boone 10 AMES, Iowa—Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab will host the ISU Hay…
FreedomBank names James Moritz President, announces additional leadership promotions
James Moritz … Adam Weigand … Adam Delphey … Carter Peyton … FreedomBank of Elkader, Monona, Postville, and Waukon has promoted James Moritz to President. Moritz, who has 35 years…
Honored with GM Mark of Excellence Awards …
Pladsen Chevrolet automotive technicians Drew Adam and Brian Wullner (left to right in the submitted photo at right) were recently honored with Mark of Excellence Awards for ranking among the…
Allamakee Veterans Museum to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with July 4 event
Saturday, July 4, the Allamakee County Veterans Museum at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission charge. The public…
Morrison July utility billing delayed due to new software
New computer software in Morrison means that July’s utility billing will be delayed. A news release says the City of Morrison will transition to a new computer software platform with…
Winey Wednesday: Tycoga Winery
It’s Winey Wednesday and we’re tasting a semi sweet white edelweiss from Tycoga Winery and Distillery.
Raiders win two of three games On the verge of 10-win season
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr baseball team picked up two wins in three games last week to capture win number eight and nine on the…
Raiderettes pick up a pair of conference wins
By RYAN STONEBRAKER LIBERTY CENTER, Iowa — The Mount Ayr softball team won two of the three games they played in last week. The Raiderettes improved to 8-5 overall and…
Obituary: Edna Louise (Walter) Jones
Edna Louise (Walter) Jones was born at home on April 13, 1930, in rural Ringgold County, Iowa. She died peacefully at Clearview Homes in Mount Ayr, Iowa on June 17,…
Ameren tells customers how to stay safe from scammers
As scammers leverage powerful AI techniques to create convincing frauds, Ameren provides helpful tips on how to avoid common scams that target utility customers, a news release says. Scams are…
Musco Sports Center hosts Inflatable Fun Day in Muscatine
The Musco Sports Center will host the first Inflatable Fun Day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 27–28. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy “Fun Without the Sun”…
Summer’s here
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Although most people have been in summer mode for some time, the official first day of summer arrived last Sunday. Astronomically this day…
Disability rights group receives grant
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Disability Rights Iowa has announced they received their second $25,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Principal Foundation in just two years. DRI is…