Clarksville iJAG elects Career Association leaders for 2026-27
CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville High School iJAG students have selected their Career Association leadership team for the 2026-27 school year, putting eight students in positions designed to …
A-P FFA wins National Barrow Show, prepares for national contest
APLINGTON — The Aplington-Parkersburg FFA livestock judging team is building on a longstanding legacy of success as members prepare to compete on the national stage in Indianapolis nex…
Never Underestimate Your Ability to Help
When Hurricane Matthew hit Florida in 2016, Eric Olsen, who was living in Omaha, Nebraska, tried to reach his 87-year-old grandmother, Claire Olsen, who lived where the hurricane had h…
Clarksville shields residents from Jendro Sanitation rate increase
CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville residents will be shielded from an upcoming increase in garbage collection costs, with the city choosing not to pass Jendro Sanitation's 3% rate increase on t…
Farm Bill advances in Senate with implications for Butler County farmers
BUTLER COUNTY — A long-awaited update to federal agriculture policy moved one step closer to becoming law this week, with provisions involving crop risk management, conservation, rural…
Kolder Pumpkins continue decades long tradition of providing pumpkins to Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG —Ron and Mary Kolder are part of a Parkersburg tradition that has been a fall staple for decades.Ron Kolder began growing pumpkins about 40 years ago, turning the seasonal …
Chris Jones and Shawn Ellerbroek speak in Shell Rock about water quality
Press release from Kathy Folkerts
Uhlenhopp sets A-P football record with 40-yard field goal
APLINGTON — Aplington-Parkersburg sophomore Zion Uhlenhopp knew the school's field goal record was 32 yards when he lined up for a 40-yard attempt against Dike-New Hartford on Sept. 4.…
CNS prepares to serve Aplington customers after Rise Internet announces service discontinuation
APLINGTON — A local internet provider is preparing to expand service into the Aplington area as Rise Internet customers face the loss of service next month.Rise Internet notified custo…
Butler County Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for deputy
ALLISON — The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time sheriff’s deputy, with applications due by 4 p.m. Oct. 1.The patrol-classification position has a…
Butler County Extension fall programs, resources
ALLISON — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Butler County is offering several educational programs and resources this fall, ranging from harvest safety and pesticide trainin…
Waverly-Shell Rock considers changes to community use of school facilities
WAVERLY — Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is considering changes to the way community groups, businesses and other organizations are classified and charged for using schoo…
North Butler board votes not to renew superintendent contract
Update: On behalf of the North Butler Community School District Board of Education, Board President Ty Crawford-Miller offered the following statement regarding the decision not to ren…
Butler County supervisors meet new auditor, approve E911 tower rent increase
ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors approved an increased lease payment for an E911 tower, set a public hearing related to potentially acquiring the tower property and met…
Butler County Farm Bureau picnic brings community, producers together, honors Clarksville Lumber
ALLISON — The Butler County Farm Bureau held its annual appreciation night picnic Aug. 3 at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Allison, serving approximately 250 grilled hamburgers along…
Butler County Sheriff’s Office log and arrests Sept. 8 – Sept. 14
Monday, Sept. 8: Deputies responded to a traffic stop at Highway 188 and Highway 3, a suspicious vehicle/person/activity in the 13600 block of Highway 57, an unknown-injury call at 280…