March 5, 2015

Warm Temps Will Mean Melting

Sheldon, Iowa — Warmer temperatures over the next week or so will mean a lot of melting weather. But while that normally means wet, sloppy conditions with the potential for

Rural Boyden Machine Shed Damaged In Fire

Boyden, Iowa — A machine shed was heavily damaged in a fire on Thursday, March 5, 2015 near Boyden. According to Boyden Fire Chief Galen Blankers, about 11:10 AM, the

Business Changes Hands Again

Sheldon, Iowa — For the second time in less than a year, a Sheldon business is changing hands.  In June of last year What A Stitch, a custom embroidery store in

Western Falls to North Lynn in 2A Semifinals

Western Christian saw a run State Class 2A Girls Basketball titles come to an end at three straight as they fell to third ranked North Lynn 73-71 in overtime in

Unity to Play For 2A Girls Title

The top-ranked and unbeaten Unity Christian Knights pulled away at the end of the first half and rolled to a 58-42 victory over # 6 South Central Calhoun to earn

DNR Reschedules Listening Meeting At NCC

Sheldon, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has rescheduled a public meeting over the Iowa Communications Network. The meeting, rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25 from 6 to 9

Sheldon Summer Lunch Program Receives Grant

Sheldon, Iowa — A Sheldon program was recently awarded a grant from Alceco, a farmer owned cooperative and the Land O’ Lakes Foundation. $2,000 was awarded to the Sheldon Summer lunch program, which

Weekly Iowa DNR Fishing Report

Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly

Early Morning Fire Destroys Tractor

Little Rock, Iowa — A tractor was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, March 5, 2015 near Little Rock. According to Little Rock Fire Chief Joe Schilling, about 4:00 AM,