Collecting the past, preserving the future
My father, Jack Reid, truly loved his hometown of Greene. Having grown up in Greene and serving as the town's funeral director for more than 40 years, he knew the people and the area b…
Butler County Fair wraps up another memorable day with livestock shows and great music
ALLISON – Livestock shows, children’s activities, a rodeo, and an unforgettable evening of country music filled the last two days of the Butler County Fair. Bringing together exhibitor…
New Hartford city council approves FY26 budget amendment
NEW HARTFORD – The New Hartford City Council met in special session June 24 and approved a fiscal year 2025-26 budget amendment following a public hearing. No tax increase is associate…
Flower Friday blossoms into community tradition at Allison Hardware & Floral
ALLISON – Since 2018, Allison residents and social media followers have looked forward to a weekly floral showcase known simply as Flower Friday.Created by floral manager Julie Forry, …
Precautionary boil advisory issued for Dumont residents during water tower maintenance
DUMONT – Residents throughout the City of Dumont are under a precautionary boil advisory following scheduled water tower inspection and cleaning that temporarily resulted in low water …
Rescued fire victim dies after Aplington house fire
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.An individual rescued fr…
New Iowa law opens door for eight graders to compete in high school sports
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 opp…
Butler County’s story
From frontier settlements to a modern courthouse
Day 2 brings back annual favorites at the Butler County Fair
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.The day…
Tractorcade brings memories to life for Clarksville Skilled Nursing residents
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 …
July 1 deadline approaches for Iowa Homestead Credit, Military Exemption eligibility
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-r…
Clarksville AMVETS retire 155 American flags during annual ceremony
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. Thi…
Butler County Fair opens with crowning, 4-H projects, and community traditions
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. One of…
Butler County Supervisors address urban renewal amendment, plat requests
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, s…
Bristow and Beyond: Modern ballooning forever changed by Butler County native
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 Bu…
MURST Ag: Local Drone Spraying Business Grows Exponentially Ahead of Year Four
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 …