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DIKE-NEW HARTFORD – Dike-New Hartford’s Diane Harms has spent more than two decades developing outstanding volleyball teams and mentoring student athletes. Now, her career has earned o…

ALLISON – A long-awaited replacement for Packard Bridge was announced as a reality Tuesday at the Butler County Board of Supervisors meet. County Engineer John Riherd announced the pro…

GREENE – Band director Susan Brackett is retiring with a heart full of gratitude and a lifetime of memories after more than a decade of inspiring young musicians at North Butler. Brack…

BUTLER COUNTY – Longtime educator and former Waverly City Council member Jim Vowels says strengthening public education, supporting rural communities, and encouraging more civil politi…

CLARKSVILLE – As electric bicycles (e-bikes) become increasingly common across Butler County, local officials are beginning to discuss whether additional safety measure or ordinances m…

CLARKSVILLE - The Clarksville softball program has reached a remarkable milestone, capturing its 10th consecutive Iowa Star North Conference championship while remaining undefeated in …

BUTLER COUTNY - Medical emergencies, traffic stops, storm-related flooding, and theft investigations were among the three-day stretch of calls keeping Butler County Sheriff's deputies …

BUTLER COUNTY - The Butler County Board of Supervisors approved several transfers of funds at their July 7 meeting. These transactions moved money from the general fund to two departme…

APLINGTON — The Aplington City Council approved several items during its July 8 meeting, including a building approval and updates on public works, emergency services, community organi…

SHELL ROCK – Heavy rainfall upstream has led to rising water levels along the Shell Rock River, forcing the Butler County Conservation Board to temporarily close several parks and camp…

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG – Aplington-Parkersburg High School agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor Jamie Pudenz has earned statewide recognition after being named the Iowa Ass…

CLARKSVILLE – The Clarksville City Council addressed a wide range of community issues during its July 7 regular meeting. Topics included infrastructure financing, nuisance properties, …

BUTLER COUNTY – Children involved in the child welfare system in Butler County will soon have more local voices standing beside them as the Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA…

BUTLER COUNTY - Deputies with the Butler County Sheriff's Office handled 35 calls for service between July 6 and the morning of July 7, responding to a wide variety of incidents across…

BUTLER COUNTY – Butler County students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2026 spring semester and Winter/May Term at Wartburg College, Washburn Unive…

BUTLER COUNTY – The Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 800 calls for service and recorded 20 arrests during June, according to the department’s monthly arrest and pr…