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Dog Issues Discussed by Hampton City Council Monday
Monday, the Hampton City Council held a workshop meeting and continued to review a request from Franklin County Auditor, Katy Flint, and Franklin County Facilities Director, Ryan Peterson, to remove the sidewalk at the Franklin County Food Pantry location. Peterson said he talked to a few of the neighbors, and...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
Talk of the Town Podcast for August 21st
On today’s Talk of the Town Podcast, we talk to Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst. You can hear today’s Talk of the Town Podcast by CLICKING HERE. If you’d like more information about Project Lifesaver, visit the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office website, siouxcountysheriff.com. Talk of...
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts
OMAHA, Neb. – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Lyon board hears of high insurance costs
ROCK RAPIDS—Inflation proved to be Lyon County’s largest adversary in its Iowa Communities Assurance Pool renewal report with Sam Chase from Frontier Insurance & Real Estate in Rock Rapids. Lyon County is seeing a 25 percent increase in ICAP insurance costs from last year to this year. “That’s...
Sibley man arrested for OWI near George
GEORGE—A 21-year-old Sibley man was arrested about 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, near George on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Joseph Landon Renken stemmed from the stop of a 2008 Chevrolet K-2500 pickup for a faulty headlight on Kennedy Avenue south of George, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Spencer mother convicted of stabbing and killing lady after girls get into fight is expected in court
In 2022, a woman from Spencer is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of fatally stabbing another woman following a fight between their daughters. In October 2022, there was an altercation between the daughters of Kayla McNeal and Vaneesa Wade. According to investigators, both women, who were neighbors in Spencer, became involved in the incident.
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