Supervisors approve Dumont Telephone fiber extension
ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors approved a utility permit allowing Dumont Telephone to extend its fiber network in the Spring Avenue and Honeytree Hills area. The prop…
Butler County advances bridge, Industrial Park Drive projects
ALLISON — Butler County supervisors moved several infrastructure projects forward Tuesday, including two bridge replacements, final design work for the Packard Bridge and a grading con…
Butler County Sheriff’s report Sept. 1 – Sept. 8
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls from Sept. 1 through Sept. 8, including traffic complaints, civil matters, controlled burns, suspicious activity, wel…
Aplington reminds residents to keep grass clippings out of streets
APLINGTON — Aplington city officials are asking residents to maintain their lawns and keep grass clippings out of city streets to protect public safety and prevent blockages in the sto…
Area schools remind football fans of game-day expectations
BUTLER COUNTY — Friday night football has arrived, and area school districts are reminding spectators that keeping games safe and enjoyable requires cooperation from fans of all ages.B…
Clarksville school board files teacher contract termination recommendation
ALLISON — The Clarksville Community School District Board of Education received and filed an administrative recommendation to terminate a teacher contract during a special meeting Aug.…
Butler County Extension offers important testing for residents ready to start canning
BUTLER COUNTY — Before putting garden produce into jars for the winter, home canners may want to make an important stop at the Butler County Extension Office.Iowa State University Exte…
The Best-Selling Book
Somebody was asked what book they would like to have with them if shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. The person replied, “A book on shipbuilding.”We’re all on an island in space cal…
“Aliens Among Us” to invade annual Halloween Hikes
BUTLER COUNTY — Families can learn about invasive plants and animals found in Iowa during the annual Halloween Hikes on Oct. 20.The Butler, Bremer and Chickasaw county conservation boa…
DNH freshmen get early start on planning for high school, future
DIKE-NEW HARTFORD — Before the busyness of freshman year kicks in, Dike-New Hartford ninth graders were encouraged to begin thinking about where they want the next four years to take t…
A-P FFA members put ‘Living to Serve’ into action across community
APLINGTON — Students of the Aplington-Parkersburg FFA Chapter may have just started back to school, but they are already learning that community service is part of the chapter’s core v…
Butler County health officials urge measles awareness as Iowa cases rise
BUTLER COUNTY — Butler County Public Health officials are helping residents know the symptoms of measles as Iowa health officials respond to an ongoing outbreak that has now reached mu…
Bearcats battle Newman Catholic in five-set thriller
GREENE — North Butler pushed Newman Catholic to five sets Sept. 1, but the Bearcats came up just short in a back-and-forth match, falling 3-2.North Butler opened the night strong with …
Bristow ATV/UTV ride draws crowd in support of new fire station
BRISTOW — More than 30 ATVs and UTVs rolled out of Bristow on Saturday, Aug. 29, as a fundraiser for the Bristow Volunteer Fire Department’s new fire station.Approximately 70 people pa…
Grassley says Aplington visit highlighted farm, health care and manufacturing concerns
APLINGTON — From year-round E15 and prescription drug costs to federal tax provisions aimed at encouraging business investment, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said his recent visit to Heartl…