Free radon test kits available to Butler County residents
BUTLER COUNTY — Butler County residents have an opportunity to test their homes for radon at no cost through a grant program providing free radon test kits to area residents.The free k…
W-SR sixth graders build community through new house system
WAVERLY — Sixth graders at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School are getting a new opportunity to build friendships, show school spirit and work together through the school’s first house sy…
Butler County discusses $4 million bond issue for Logistics Park project
ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors took steps toward financing approximately $4 million in improvements connected to the Logistics Park Urban Renewal project during its S…
Butler County Sheriff’s report
Sept. 22At 3:33 a.m., deputies responded to a hemorrhage/laceration call in the 1200 block of Florence Street.At 4:31 a.m., deputies handled a parking complaint in the 300 block of Old…
Gerbracht, Foster crowned D-NH Homecoming royalty
DIKE — Dike-New Hartford High School celebrated Wolverine pride with the crowning of its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.Gavin Gerbracht was crowned the 2026 Homecoming King, while Payt…
Moon, Bohlen crowned Clarksville Homecoming royalty
CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville Community School District celebrated Homecoming Week Sept. 21-26 with a week of activities, dress-up days, a parade, football and the crowning of the 2026 hom…
Allan, Mulder crowned A-P Homecoming royalty
PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Parkersburg High School celebrated its 2026 homecoming week Sept. 14-19 under the theme “Claim the Crown,” culminating in a week of school spirit, community act…
Clarksville library creates space for art, creativity and community
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…
A-P plans temporary junior high move as facility projects advance
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…
The Lowly Wooden Matchstick
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)…
Wild Rose Prairie Ride highlights native habitat along Rolling Prairie Trail
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 …
Safe Harvest Kits heading to 100 Butler County farmers
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 …
Visions of Wellbeing seeks stronger connections as longtime Butler County program continues
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…
Housing assessment to help Parkersburg identify current needs, future opportunities
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…
A-P welcomes new Honor Society members
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, Clarksville libraries look ahead to fall programming
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…