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Thu, 11/27/2025 - 12:00am

Greene Hosts Second Annual Winter Market

GREENE — The community center in Greene welcomed a steady crowd last Saturday for the second annual Winter Market, an event that blended a traditional farmers market with a holiday craft fair. Dozens...

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The cast for the Holiday production, from left to right: Nora Miller, Cora Barnett, Savannah Hummel, Director Addison Voelker, Taylor Debner, Leila Koppen, Gentri Hearn, and Drew Vorhes. Not pictured are Grant Shultz, Bridgette Miller, and Alivia Ungs. Photo Courtesy of Misty Voelker.

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 12:00am

North Butler Junior Makes Directorial Debut With Holiday Comedy

ALLISON — North Butler junior Addison Voelker will step into a new spotlight this month as she makes her directorial debut with the school’s holiday production, 7 Ways to Survive the Holidays, a...

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Thu, 11/20/2025 - 8:00am

‘Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Thankful’: Students Reflect on Veterans’ Service

BUTLER COUNTY – Students, staff and community members came together last week as schools across Butler County held their annual Veterans Day programs, each offering music, tributes and student...

Meyers Trust Donating the final funding check November 2025. Photography courtesy of Butler County Conservation Board.

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 8:00am

Butler County Conservation Board Reaches Nature Center Fundraising Goal Thanks to the Allan and Fayette Meyer Trust

The Butler County Conservation Board began a nature center expansion project in 2021 with the help of the Allan and Fayette Meyer Trust, local community donations and many granting agencies. The...

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:00am

Allison Voters Return Experienced Leaders to City Hall

ALLISON -- Allison voters have selected familiar faces to continue leading their community following Tuesday’s city election. Tim Junker was elected mayor with 234 votes. This will be his second,...

TOP HEADLINES

Board Supports County Role in Pipeline Case, Moves Forward With Canvass

11/27/2025 - 12:00am
11 Bremer County ambulance workers sue, alleging unpaid wages

11/27/2025 - 12:00am
Council Pushes Church Street Work Forward, Addresses Department Needs

11/27/2025 - 12:00am
Tobin Granted Release as Court Schedules New Phase in Exploitation Case

11/20/2025 - 8:00am
Allison City Council Reviews Urban Renewal Plan, Sets Bid Deadlines

11/20/2025 - 8:00am
Board Advances Bond Issuance for Infrastructure Projects

11/20/2025 - 8:00am
Police: Suspect killed two, then shot himself

11/20/2025 - 8:00am
Council Addresses Employee Insurance, Roadwork Needs

11/13/2025 - 12:00am
Supervisors Receive Insurance Briefing, Finalize Yearly Reports

11/13/2025 - 12:00am
Cheney Dead at 84; Iowa Leaders Offer Condolences

11/13/2025 - 12:00am
Allison Voters Return Experienced Leaders to City Hall

11/13/2025 - 12:00am
Write-In Wave Lifts Kelm to Clarksville Council as Mayor Heuer Wins Second Term

11/13/2025 - 12:00am
City Council Acts on Nuisance Property and Cemetery Concerns

11/06/2025 - 12:00am
THE WAY IT WAS

11/06/2025 - 12:00am
County Board OKs DePriest-Figi Addition, Awards Bond Bid to BOK Financial

11/06/2025 - 12:00am

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11/27/2025 - 12:00am

Out&About

Last week was a busy week for me. My brother from Florida flies up to hunt with his son and family in Minnesota, and I was invited to join them. I like to drive up just to hang around with them, but I don’t hunt in Minnesota. Their season started on...

North Butler Junior Makes Directorial Debut With Holiday Comedy

Greene Hosts Second Annual Winter Market

THE WAY IT WAS: NOVEMBER 27, 2025

Council Pushes Church Street Work Forward, Addresses Department Needs

11 Bremer County ambulance workers sue, alleging unpaid wages

Sports

11/27/2025 - 12:00am

Clarksville Boys Basketball Season Preview

Basketball season is just around the corner, and the Clarksville boys basketball team is ready to begin a new season. The Indians are coming off a season in which they went 5-18 and 3-11 in Iowa Star-North conference play and were eliminated by...

North Butler Girls Basketball Season Preview

Ten Indians Selected to Football All-District Teams

Clarksville's Hannah Wangsness Selected to Honorable Mentions All-District Team

Three Bearcats Named to Volleyball All-Conference Teams

Indians' Season Comes to an End with Loss to Dons in State Playoffs

Obituaries

11/28/2025 - 8:47am

Nadine Popinga, 88

Nadine Popinga, 88, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton.

James Ristau, 85

Diana L. Kelleher, 70

Kathryn Joan (Menken) Dann, 77

Linda Hamman, 71

Raul Velasquez, 78

Special Sections

Butler County Fair 2025

Clarksville Graduates 2025

Letters to Santa (2024)

Congrats Grads! Class of 2024

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