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River Hills consortium reviews $5.79 million budget, administrative costs

November 10, 2026

CEDAR FALLS – River Hills School in Cedar Falls, which provides specialized education for students with significant disabilities from 26 Iowa school…

Butler County EMS distributes new pediatric safety equipment to ambulance services

November 09, 2026

BUTLER COUNTY — Ambulance services throughout Butler County are now equipped with new pediatric restraint devices designed to improve safety when…

Butler County Sheriff's report Nov. 2-9, 2026

November 09, 2026

The Butler County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents and arrests from Nov. 2 through the morning of Nov. 9. Routine calls, including…

Beaman housing project could serve as model for Butler, Grundy counties

November 10, 2026

BEAMAN — A newly completed home in Beaman could provide a blueprint for addressing housing shortages in small communities throughout Butler and Grundy counties, as the Butler-Grundy Development Alliance looks to replicate the project in other rural towns.The project, completed through a partnership…

North Butler FFA members explore agricultural careers at national convention

GREENE – Six members of the North Butler FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 21-24 for the National FFA Convention & Expo, where they gained firsthand experience in agr…

November 9, 2026 3 minute read

Butler County Shooting Sports hosts first glow shoot to raise funds for accessible range

SHELL ROCK – A night of glowing targets and friendly competition helped Butler County Shooting Sports raise more than $2,000 toward improvements that will make its shooting range more …

November 9, 2026 2 minute read

The Two Sides of Everything

There was a cultural craze in the 1890s that created an entirely new industry, influencing people’s recreation and general transportation, giving women greater independence, and even i…

November 8, 2026 3 minute read

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Beaman housing project could serve as model for Butler, Grundy counties

BEAMAN — A newly completed home in Beaman could provide a blueprint for addressing housing shortages in small communities throughout Butler and Grundy counties, as the Butler-Grundy De…

November 10, 2026 4 minute read

River Hills consortium reviews $5.79 million budget, administrative costs

CEDAR FALLS – River Hills School in Cedar Falls, which provides specialized education for students with significant disabilities from 26 Iowa school districts, was the focus of a Nov. …

November 10, 2026 2 minute read

Butler County EMS distributes new pediatric safety equipment to ambulance services

BUTLER COUNTY — Ambulance services throughout Butler County are now equipped with new pediatric restraint devices designed to improve safety when transporting young patients during med…

November 9, 2026 2 minute read

Butler County Sheriff's report Nov. 2-9, 2026

The Butler County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents and arrests from Nov. 2 through the morning of Nov. 9. Routine calls, including traffic stops, weapon permits, citiz…

November 9, 2026 5 minute read

Sports

Falcons Shutout Has Them Back in Semis after 23 Year Wait

The Aplington -Parkersburg Falcons rode on the strong shoulders of junior running back Mason Pruisner to victory against the West Marshall Trojans (24-0) in their quarterfinal Class …

November 9, 2026 3 minute read

Hard Work and Improvement Define Indians Season

The Clarksville Indians football team was about great effort, hard work and heart. The heart of the team was senior all everything Nathan Moon who stats are unparalleled. Indians H…

November 9, 2026 2 minute read

Falcons Milestones and Championship Season

The Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons volleyball season was a combination of individual career milestones and a team championship. The Falcons were eliminated in their first round state …

November 9, 2026 2 minute read

The Dome awaits: Pruisner’s three touchdowns, shutout send unbeaten Falcons to state semifinals

PARKERSBURG — West Marshall never reached the scoreboard. Aplington-Parkersburg reached the Dome.With Mason Pruisner carrying the offense and a defense delivering another shutout, the …

November 7, 2026 4 minute read

Opinion

The Person Who Kept the Lights On Deserves a Chair

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 20:27

Letter to the Editor: Mallory DeVries

Sat, 10/24/2026 - 11:41

Letter to the Editor: Al Charlson

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:57

Letter to the Editor: Pat Mennenga

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 19:23

Letter to the Editor: Dennis Epley

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 06:48

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Beaman housing project could serve as model for Butler, Grundy counties

BEAMAN — A newly completed home in Beaman could provide a blueprint for addressing housing shortages in small communities throughout Butler and Grundy counties, as the Butler-Grundy De…

November 10, 2026 4 minute read

River Hills consortium reviews $5.79 million budget, administrative costs

CEDAR FALLS – River Hills School in Cedar Falls, which provides specialized education for students with significant disabilities from 26 Iowa school districts, was the focus of a Nov. …

November 10, 2026 2 minute read

Butler County EMS distributes new pediatric safety equipment to ambulance services

BUTLER COUNTY — Ambulance services throughout Butler County are now equipped with new pediatric restraint devices designed to improve safety when transporting young patients during med…

November 9, 2026 2 minute read

North Butler FFA members explore agricultural careers at national convention

GREENE – Six members of the North Butler FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 21-24 for the National FFA Convention & Expo, where they gained firsthand experience in agr…

November 9, 2026 3 minute read

Butler County Shooting Sports hosts first glow shoot to raise funds for accessible range

SHELL ROCK – A night of glowing targets and friendly competition helped Butler County Shooting Sports raise more than $2,000 toward improvements that will make its shooting range more …

November 9, 2026 2 minute read

The Two Sides of Everything

There was a cultural craze in the 1890s that created an entirely new industry, influencing people’s recreation and general transportation, giving women greater independence, and even i…

November 8, 2026 3 minute read

Eagle Scout project brings new disc golf course to Shell Rock Park

SHELL ROCK — An eight-month Eagle Scout project has brought a new recreational opportunity to Shell Rock, thanks to local Scout Colton Chase, who organized the planning, fundraising an…

November 8, 2026 3 minute read

The Dome awaits: Pruisner’s three touchdowns, shutout send unbeaten Falcons to state semifinals

PARKERSBURG — West Marshall never reached the scoreboard. Aplington-Parkersburg reached the Dome.With Mason Pruisner carrying the offense and a defense delivering another shutout, the …

November 7, 2026 4 minute read

North Butler graduate lands lead role in Grand View University musical

GREENE — A lifelong love of singing and performing has taken North Butler graduate Taylor Debner from the high school stage to a leading role at Grand View University, where she recent…

November 7, 2026 4 minute read

Getting to know David Claassen: Nearly 50 years of sharing life through words

BUTLER COUNTY – For nearly five decades, David Claassen has been a familiar voice to readers of the Butler County Eclipse, sharing reflections on faith, family and everyday life throug…

November 6, 2026 2 minute read

Iowa State Bank donates to Farm Rescue, helping farm families through difficult times

PARKERSBURG — When illness, injury or unexpected hardship threatens a farmer's ability to plant or harvest crops, the consequences can be far reaching. For families who depend on agric…

November 6, 2026 3 minute read

A calming presence in the classroom: Phoebe helps A-P students feel at ease

PARKERSBURG — For some middle school students, the classroom can bring its share of challenges, but at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School, a four-legged companion is helping make the …

November 5, 2026 7 minute read

A-P Honor Society treats Ronald McDonald House families to Halloween pizza party

PARKERSBURG — Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House received a special Halloween treat this year, thanks to the generosity of Aplington-Parkersburg Honor Society students.The g…

November 5, 2026 2 minute read

Iowa voters elect new governor, U.S. senator as Democrats make statewide gains

BUTLER COUNTY — Iowa voters delivered major victories to Democrats in Tuesday's general election, electing a new governor and U.S. senator while Butler County voters cast ballots for c…

November 4, 2026 2 minute read

A-P FFA livestock judging team ranks among nation's best

APLINGTON — Four Aplington-Parkersburg FFA members earned eighth place nationally and a gold rating while representing Iowa at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, held Oct. 21–24 …

November 3, 2026 8 minute read

Clarksville’s last road trip caps a seven-win season and a playoff victory

AUDUBON — Nathan Moon and Briggs Hoodjer stood near midfield with Clarksville’s state participant trophy between them, their white uniforms still carrying the dirt from their last high…

November 3, 2026 4 minute read

Falcons rally twice before Grundy Center ends their season in five sets

CORALVILLE — Aplington-Parkersburg had already come back once when it took the court for the fourth set Tuesday at Xtream Arena. This time, its season was on the line. The Falcons won …

November 3, 2026 2 minute read

Butler County Veterans Affairs encourages veterans to seek benefits, support

BUTLER COUNTY – As Veterans Day approaches, Butler County Veterans Affairs is reminding local veterans and their families that support is available even after military service ends — a…

November 3, 2026 5 minute read

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