Bench plaques raising funds for Butler County Fairgrounds
ALLISON – An idea sparked by a local chainsaw artist is helping drive meaningful improvements for the Butler County Fairgrounds.Fair Board President Steve Dilger and Secretary Karen Di…
Aplington-Parkersburg names scholarship winners
Aplington-Parkersburg High School named its scholarship award winners during its annual Senior Awards Night Tuesday. Brandon Hartbarger, Aaron & Linde Kampman Scholarship;Megan Junker,…
Primary elections set for June 2
Voters head to the polls June 2 to determine what candidates will face off in November’s mid-term election. Several key races are on the ballot this year, including both Iowa govern…
‘Meet Me on Main’ is new Clarksville community tradition
CLARKSVILLE, Iowa – “Meet Me on Main” is becoming one of Clarksville’s favorite community traditions, bringing residents and out-of-towners together for an evening of shopping, food, a…
Butler County Supervisors approve library services
ALLISON – The Butler County Board of Supervisors approved a contract for library services during its regular meeting May 5. The three-year contract will provide $11,000 per …
Clarksville School Board hires new principal
CLARKSVILLE – The Clarksville School Board approved a contract for a new PK-12 principal during a special meeting April 28 at the superintendent’s office. Anthony Jones …
Allison Farmers Market opening May 7
ALLISON – Allison’s Farmers Market will return for its second season beginning May 7, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to shop local each week.The market will be held fr…
Almelien leads North Butler boys to second at Belmond-Klemme
BELMOND – Ezra Almelien won the 1,600-meter run and ran a leg of the winning 4 x 800-meter relay, leading North Butler to second place at the Belmond-Klemme Relays last Tuesday. …
Clarksville School Board approves 2026-27 budget
CLARKSVILLE – The Clarksville Community School District Board of Education approved its 2026-27 school year budget during its regular meeting April 22. The budget carries a $15.56…
Aplington-Parkersburg school board approves Fiscal 2027 budget
PARKERSBURG – The Aplington-Parkersburg School Board approved its Fiscal 2027 budget during its regular Board meeting April 20. The budget has a tax rate of $13.93199 per $1,000 v…
Butler County Fair plans Fair Buddies Goat Show
The Butler County Fair will host its annual Fair Buddies Goat Show Saturday, June 27 at 1 p.m. at the Show Arena. The show is for individuals with special needs, who will participate w…
North Butler hosts prom
Under the Sea was the theme Saturday as North Butler hosted its annual prom. The grand march was held at the high school while the prom was held at the Greene Community Center. After P…
Clarksville hosts Junior-Senior Prom
Clarksville High School hosted its annual prom Saturday night in Charles City. Prior to the event, couples were introduced to the public during a grand march at the high school gymnasi…
Parkersburg Council approves water, sewer rate changes
PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg City Council approved changes to both water and sewer rates during its regular meeting April 6. Under the new ordinance, quarterly water rates will be $…
North Butler School Board approves certified budget
ALLISON – The North Butler School Board approved its Fiscal 2027 budget during its regular meeting at the Allison attendance center April 13. The budget includes a tax rate of $11.…
Dike School Board approves Fiscal 2027 budget
DIKE – The Dike-New Hartford School Board approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget during a budget adoption hearing last Wednesday (April 15) at the high school. The $24,047…