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CLARKSVILLE – Back in the day, Saturday mornings used to mean a bowl of cereal, a comfortable spot on the couch, and a marathon of favorite cartoons like Scooby-Doo, and The Smurfs. Th…

Residents and visitors to Aredale are finding new reasons to spend time at the city park thanks to recent investments in recreational equipment and amenities. Last year, the City of Ar…

PARKERSBURG – The Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District Board of Education met June 15 at A-P High School, approving a fiscal year budget amendment and discussing a variety o…

BRISTOW - After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Bristow Fire Department is preparing to break ground on a new fire shed this summer.Construction…

CLARKSVILLE - The Clarksville Community School Board approved several year-end items during its regular meeting on June 15, including a major roof project, modest meal price increases,…

A remarkable gift from an Iowa woman with a passion for education and community is making an impact in Butler County, where all eight public libraries have recently received funding th…

ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors addressed county staffing, transportation infrastructure, emergency medical services, and routine county business during its regular me…

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG – The Aplington-Parkersburg FFA Livestock Evaluation Team has accomplished a goal that many work years to achieve, earning the title of Iowa State Champions and s…

For those looking for a getaway that is more of an experience than merely a place to stay, New Day Dairy GuestBarn has something to offer guests of all ages. Located at New Day Dairy, …

BUTLER COUNTY – The Butler County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 23 to consider Amendment No. 9 to the Butler County Logistics Park Urban Renewal Plan, a propo…

Baking has been part of Cindy Johnson’s life for decades. The owner and operator of Butler Center Bakeshop in Allison began decorating birthday cakes when her children were young. That…

BUTLER COUNTY - A local veteran was recently honored through a special community partnership that marked a milestone for rural electric cooperatives in Iowa. Last fall, Butler County R…

BUTLER COUNTY – Community celebrations across Butler County feature activities for all ages, and one tradition continues to give some of the youngest residents a chance to take center …

CLARKSVILLE – One year after being crowned Miss Clarksville during Pioneer Days 2025, Sydney Lovrien is looking back on her memorable experience that was filled with community involvem…

WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK – While summer break has just begun for students, learning is already back in full swing for staff at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School. On June 1, middle school educ…

ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 9, at the Butler County Courthouse in Allison, addressing personnel matters, infrastructure projects, election busine…