Clarksville council discusses storm damage, city projects
CLARKSVILLE — The Clarksville City Council addressed softball diamond improvements, storm damage at City Hall, ongoing Church Street construction and several ordinance changes during i…
A-P shop students lend their skills to preschool project
PARKERSBURG — A new sandbox at Aplington-Parkersburg is giving preschool students more room to dig, build and play, thanks to the work of fellow students in the district.The sandbox wa…
W-SR board raises driver's education fee, approves additional stadium work
SHELL ROCK — Waverly-Shell Rock students taking driver's education next semester will pay $25 more for the program following action by the district's Board of Education.The board voted…
Go-Hawk statues take flight at W-SR elementary schools
WAVERLY — Two years of planning, grant writing and student creativity came to life Friday as Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District unveiled new six-foot Go-Hawk statues at Prair…
Butler County assistance program sees volunteer need as Vision of Wellbeing continues
ALLISON — Utility assistance has emerged as the leading need among Butler County residents seeking help through the county’s General Assistance program, while the future of a longtime …
Butler County Sheriff’s log Sept. 15 – Sept. 22
Sept. 15: 12:15 a.m., power outage, 400 block Sixth Street; 2:15 a.m., medical call, 300 block Fifth Street; 6:38 a.m., juvenile problem, 200 block Bickford Street; 7:40 a.m., office p…
Dike-New Hartford runners hit their stride at Starmont, see 24 PRs
DIKE — The Dike-New Hartford cross country teams saw weeks of training translate into faster times at Starmont, where the Wolverine boys captured the team title and D-NH runners combin…
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…