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Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:32am
Throughout July, Sheffield City Clerk Katy Flint spent time in Ames for a third year of working her way toward becoming an Iowa Certified Municipal Clerk through training held by the Iowa Municipal Professional Institute.
And this year, she...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:30am
Now halfway through the summer season, the second year of the Sheffield Area Farmers Market has yielded stable results so far.
Since starting on June 5, the market has welcomed local vendors selling baked goods, jellies and produce to come out to...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:27am
With the summer now already more than halfway over, Rockwell is gearing up for one of its oldest traditions in town: the annual Chicken Barbecue.
The dinner has been a part of the community for 50 years and counting, and is now a fundraiser for the...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:26am
After being run by Dr. Eric Wagner for many years, the local dentistry practice at 213 W Gilman St. in Sheffield is now under new ownership.
Earlier this year, Central Park Dentistry, based in Mason City, began looking into opening a satellite...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:19am
Throughout high school, Dawson Zeitler was a jackof- all-trades. He was a member of West Fork’s baseball, golf and basketball teams, and participated in FFA. And in between all of his extra curricular activities, he found time to become a...
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 11:51am
SHEFFIELD – A couple of first-time Seth Tuttle basketball campers wanted to learn from one of the area’s best to hit the hardwood and they got that experience last weekend at Sheffield’s new Rec Center.
About a dozen high school...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:46pm
Hollywood took a backseat to local theater this weekend at the Windsor Theatre as the Franklin County Arts Council performed their summer play, "Love, Sex, and the I.R.S."
Directed by Jim Davies, assisted by Wendy Buseman, the play...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:42pm
he newest community organization in Sheffield, the Sheffield Area Economic Development Group, hosted its first official meeting last week.
In an effort to support local businesses, and encourage community growth, Sheffield City Clerk Katy Flint...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:41pm
The Sheffield City Council opted to continue its discussion about the town’s firework policies at a later date after being unable to reach a decision on the topic during the July 10 meeting.
Currently, Sheffield only allows firework use after...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:15pm
The Thornton City Council made a decision about repairs, and payment for them, for broken drainage tile in town during the July 10 meeting.
Over the past few months, the council has been faced with making a decision on what to do about a portion of...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:13pm
Sue Entner, of Clear Lake, has taken over as the new city clerk for Meservey.
Starting at the end of June, Entner began her new role handling city affairs. The position was modified for her to be able to predominantly work remotely, with her coming...
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 2:12pm
After a four-day-long jury trial, Charles Albright, 42, of Meservey, was found guilty of Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury and First-Degree Kidnapping in Franklin County District Court on July 14.
Starting on July 11, the trial to review a case...
