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CLARKSVILLE — At the Clarksville Public Library, creativity is not limited to what can be found between the covers of a book.From oil paintings displayed inside a nearly 40-year-old ex…

PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Parkersburg seventh- and eighth-grade students will temporarily attend classes at the high school during the 2027-28 school year as the district works to comple…

There’s an interesting tourist attraction my wife and I recently visited with my brother and sister-in-law. It’s in Gladbrook, Iowa, a small town (population 799 as of the 2020 census)…

ALLISON — Eleven participants took to the Rolling Prairie Trail for the Wild Rose Prairie Ride, combining a bicycle trip from Allison toward Bristow with an opportunity to learn about …

BUTLER COUNTY — As harvest gets underway across Butler County, 100 local farmers are receiving kits designed to put safety information, emergency supplies and a few snacks within easy …

ALLISON — It’s been more than two decades since Butler County Visions of Wellbeing began working to fill gaps for local families, from providing Christmas gifts to helping children sta…

PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg officials hope an ongoing regional housing assessment will help answer a critical question for the city's future growth: What types of homes will residents ne…

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG - Aplington-Parkersburg High School recently welcomed 18 students as new members of its Honor Society. The new inductees join returning members recognized for the…

APLINGTON — With summer programming wrapped up and students back in school, the Aplington and Clarksville public libraries are turning their attention to fall programs, community engag…

CLARKSVILLE — The Clarksville City Council addressed softball diamond improvements, storm damage at City Hall, ongoing Church Street construction and several ordinance changes during i…

PARKERSBURG — A new sandbox at Aplington-Parkersburg is giving preschool students more room to dig, build and play, thanks to the work of fellow students in the district.The sandbox wa…

SHELL ROCK — Waverly-Shell Rock students taking driver's education next semester will pay $25 more for the program following action by the district's Board of Education.The board voted…

WAVERLY — Two years of planning, grant writing and student creativity came to life Friday as Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District unveiled new six-foot Go-Hawk statues at Prair…

ALLISON — Utility assistance has emerged as the leading need among Butler County residents seeking help through the county’s General Assistance program, while the future of a longtime …

Sept. 15: 12:15 a.m., power outage, 400 block Sixth Street; 2:15 a.m., medical call, 300 block Fifth Street; 6:38 a.m., juvenile problem, 200 block Bickford Street; 7:40 a.m., office p…

DIKE — The Dike-New Hartford cross country teams saw weeks of training translate into faster times at Starmont, where the Wolverine boys captured the team title and D-NH runners combin…