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Clarksville school board approves softball field work, addresses special education deficit

CLARKSVILLE — The Clarksville Community School District Board of Education approved more than $76,000 in softball field improvements, addressed a $332,302.50 special education deficit …

October 4, 2026 2 minute read

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North Butler students dive into live theater with ‘Finding Nemo’ field trip

ALLISON — North Butler Elementary students traded their classrooms for the theater recently, traveling to the Waterloo Playhouse to experience a live production of “Finding Nemo.”Stude…

October 4, 2026 3 minute read

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Kelsey Zwick was situated in her seat on the plane with her 11-month-old daughter, Lucy, who suffered from chronic lung disease requiring an oxygen concentrator. It was December 6, 201…

October 4, 2026 3 minute read

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Unbeaten and unrelenting Falcons crush Jesup 54-0 for third straight shutout

PARKERSBURG — Three games. One hundred sixty points. Nothing allowed.Aplington-Parkersburg’s unbeaten season gained another emphatic chapter Friday, Oct. 2, as the fourth-ranked Falcon…

October 3, 2026 3 minute read

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DNH See Say Day reinforces shared role in school safety

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD — School safety is a team effort, and Dike-New Hartford Community School District is reminding students that they are an important part of that team.The district’s Se…

October 3, 2026 2 minute read

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Heavy rains bring flooding, road concerns to southeastern Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY — Days of heavy rain culminated in flooding across southeastern Butler County this week, with New Hartford among the communities included in National Weather Service warn…

October 3, 2026 2 minute read

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Leslyee’s Library brings books, comfort to children at Butler County Courthouse

ALLISON — A new library at the Butler County Courthouse is intended to provide something simple for children who may be accompanying their families through anything but a simple day.Le…

October 2, 2026 3 minute read

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Pate urges local businesses to guard against fraud as state, federal efforts expand

BUTLER COUNTY — As state and federal officials increase efforts to identify and combat business fraud, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging small-business owners, especially in …

October 2, 2026 4 minute read

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Meyer Trust grant supports Wolf Mansion window restoration

PARKERSBURG – The Butler County Historical Society has received a $5,500 grant from the Meyer Trust to help fund a $26,000 storm window project at the historic Wolf Mansion.Gary Papenh…

October 1, 2026 1 minute read

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Free radon test kits available to Butler County residents

BUTLER COUNTY — Butler County residents have an opportunity to test their homes for radon at no cost through a grant program providing free radon test kits to area residents.The free k…

October 1, 2026 3 minute read

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W-SR sixth graders build community through new house system

WAVERLY — Sixth graders at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School are getting a new opportunity to build friendships, show school spirit and work together through the school’s first house sy…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

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Butler County discusses $4 million bond issue for Logistics Park project

ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors took steps toward financing approximately $4 million in improvements connected to the Logistics Park Urban Renewal project during its S…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

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Butler County Sheriff’s report

Sept. 22At 3:33 a.m., deputies responded to a hemorrhage/laceration call in the 1200 block of Florence Street.At 4:31 a.m., deputies handled a parking complaint in the 300 block of Old…

September 29, 2026 7 minute read

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Gerbracht, Foster crowned D-NH Homecoming royalty

DIKE — Dike-New Hartford High School celebrated Wolverine pride with the crowning of its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.Gavin Gerbracht was crowned the 2026 Homecoming King, while Payt…

September 28, 2026 1 minute read

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Moon, Bohlen crowned Clarksville Homecoming royalty

CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville Community School District celebrated Homecoming Week Sept. 21-26 with a week of activities, dress-up days, a parade, football and the crowning of the 2026 hom…

September 28, 2026 1 minute read

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Allan, Mulder crowned A-P Homecoming royalty

PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Parkersburg High School celebrated its 2026 homecoming week Sept. 14-19 under the theme “Claim the Crown,” culminating in a week of school spirit, community act…

September 28, 2026 1 minute read

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