APLINGTON – Emergency crews were called to the area of 12th and Parriott Street in Aplington at approximately 10:30pm yesterday for reports of a structure fire.
BUTLER COUNTY – Beginning Aug. 1, Iowa school districts will have the option to allow eighth-grade students to participate in high school athletics beyond the baseball and softball opportunities already available under current practice. The change comes as part of legislation approved by the Iowa Legislature during the 2026 session.
BUTLER COUNTY - Before Butler County became home to the 10 incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities that make up the county, it was a sparsely settled stretch of Iowa prairie.
ALLISON – From the show ring to the pulling track, Wednesday's second day of the Butler County Fair brought back the annual events that have been fair favorites for generations.
CLARKSVILLE – When hundreds of vintage tractors rolled through Butler County as part of the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade, residents at Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center enjoyed an afternoon full of memories. For many, Tractorcade wasn’t just a parade, it was a chance to reminisce about life on the farm.
BUTLER COUNTY - Butler County is reminding Iowa property owners who occupy their homes may be eligible for important property tax relief through the Homestead Tax Credit and military-related exemptions, but key eligibility is tied to residency as of July 1.
CLARKSVILLE – Members of the Clarksville AMVETS Post 30, local Scouts, and community members gathered at Lynwood Cemetery on Monday, June 22, for the annual Flag Retiring Ceremony. This longstanding tradition honors worn and unserviceable flags that have been given to the organization for retirement throughout the year.
ALLISON – The 2026 Butler County Fair is underway as of Tuesday with a full day of activities celebrating youth achievement, community involvement, and long-standing traditions.
ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, June 23, at the Butler County Courthouse, approving an amendment to the Butler County Logistics Park Urban Renewal Plan, several subdivision plat requests, and the county’s annual insurance renewal while receiving updates on general assistance services.
BRISTOW – When people around the world watch colorful hot-air balloons effortlessly rise into the sky, few realize the modern version of that majestic scene traces its roots back to Butler County.
MARSHALLTOWN – Four years ago, lifelong friends Paul Murty and Lincoln Stover made a very big decision.
Using their years of firsthand experience with farming, along with the help of their families and friends, they started their very own business; MURST Ag.
CLARKSVILLE - A Clarksville coffee shop is continuing a new tradition of honoring local residents who embody the community’s pioneering spirit.
During Pioneer Days, Pioneer’s Post Coffee House named Dan Forry as its 2026 Pioneer of the Year, recognizing this decades of service to Clarksville and Butler County.
PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to shop locally this summer through its annual Chamber Bucks promotion, offering bonus spending power while supporting participating businesses throughout the community.
PARKERSBURG – Communities across Iowa came together to watch the sight of hundreds of tractors rolling through northeast Iowa during the 27th Annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade, held June 14-17.
CLARKSVILLE - As part of Clarksville’s Pioneer Days celebration, 27 spellers tested their skills during the annual spelling bee held June 12. The event was co-sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter IT and Jeff and Cindy Kolb.
BUTLER COUNTY - North Butler FFA members have had a busy month competing in a variety of Career Development Events, showcasing their skills and knowledge in specific agricultural fields.
