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Worth Co. 4-H successful at State Recognition Day
The Worth County 4-H was again very successful at the annual 4-H State Recognition day at Iowa State University earlier this year. Pictured above are the 4-H members from across the state who were recognized at the State 4-H Conference award ceremony recently. Worth County 4-Her’s Adylyn Petersen and Addyson Runde were named to the prestigious National 4-H Conference Washington D.C. delegate team of six Iowa 4-H members. Winning seats on the 2024-2025 State 4-H Council were Kamryn Backhaus, Jessika Ausborn, Ben Meier and Weston Willand. Backhaus, Landen Nelson and Willand were recognized as representatives to the National 4-H Congress Award trip to Atlanta Georgia with Meier and Runde selected as Iowa State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors representing Iowa next March in Washington D.C. Worth County was also well represented with five State 4-H project members including Adylyn Petersen (poultry), Kelsi Liddle (horticulture), Jessika Ausborn (dairy), Ben Meier (communications), and Addyson Runde (horse).
Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to June flooding
The Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is asking families to be patient as it works through the process of replacing the sand at several of its playgrounds affected by the flooding in June. The department is currently waiting on delivery of 1,400 yards of engineered wood fiber that it hopes will be delivered this […] The post Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to June flooding appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Bishop Garrigan Baseball Season Ends in Substate Game
There will be no trip to the class 1A state tournament this year for the Bishop Garrigan baseball team, as the #9 ranked Golden Bears season came to an end in the class 1A – substate 3 championship game with a 10-3 loss to #3 ranked Newman Catholic in Forest City.
City to spray for mosquitos Friday
The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitos on the following date on Friday According to a Tuesday release, this date is tentative due to weather conditions, wind and rain having the greatest impact to scheduling. This will be a ground application and spraying will start after 7 p.m. and will continue throughout the […] The post City to spray for mosquitos Friday appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Nashua-Plainfield Students Talk National History Day, Unsung Heroes
In this Community Conversation, KCHA’s Mark Pitz talks with Nashua-Plainfield students (social studies teacher Suzy Turner) involved with the National History Day competition in Maryland in June and the recognition of their Unsung Heroes documentary at the Lowell Milken Institute in Fort Scott, Kansas. Brought to you by Floyd County Medical Center.
Rochester police report uptick in car break-ins
(ABC 6 News) – Throughout the month of June, Rochester police reported nine thefts from cars. In the first two weeks of July alone, they’ve seen 12. Some Rochester residents seemed surprised by the change in frequency, saying they had never experienced a break-in themselves. “I’ve had a...
The circus is coming to Forest City
The Culpepper and Merri-weather Circus is coming to Forest City, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Heritage Park of North Iowa with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus has been providing quality, local, family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on television. They are very excited to bring you their brand new performance featuring big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse riders, the Perez daredevil duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang, and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.
Tree expert featured at Northwood meeting
The Worth County Extension Service is planning to host a Selection, Planting and Tree Care meeting Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m., at the Worth County Fairgrounds, Northwood. Featured speakers include Dr. Billy Beck, Iowa State University Extension Woodland Management Specialist who will discuss tree selection, tree planting and placement in the landscape, healthy tree care practices, successful windbreak establishments and control of Emerald Ash Borer.
Waukon softball team closes out regular season with home loss to Crestwood, has 2024 campaign ended with first-round regional defeat at New Hampton
Flying toward a fly-out ... Waukon softball senior right fielder Ava Bossom reaches out to haul in this fly ball on the run for an out in the Indians’ 11-1 loss at New Hampton in the opening round of Class 3A regional tournament play Thursday, July 11. In the final game of her high school career for Waukon, Bossom recorded three such fly-outs and also reached base one time on an error in the fourth inning. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
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