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Thu, 11/06/2025 - 12:00am

Fright Nights and Delightful Sights Across Butler County

As October came to a close last week, Butler County was full of Halloween spirit. Communities across the county celebrated with parades, trick-or-treating, school events, and contests. Elementary...

Sign along Highway 3 near Shell Rock opposing the project. Photo by Jensen Johnston.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 12:00am

Residents Unconvinced by Summit's New Outreach Efforts

ALLISON — A Summit Carbon Solutions representative faced sharp questioning from Butler County residents at the latest Board of Supervisors meeting, where landowners and rural residents pressed the...

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:00am

Indians Take Down Crusaders in First Round of State Playoffs

The Clarksville Indians football team picked up a thrilling 78-68 victory over the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders in the first round of the 8-player football state playoffs on Friday, Oct. 24. It was...

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Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:00am

Sand Calls to ‘Flip Tables in Des Moines,’ Urges Iowans to Reject Partisan Politics

ALLISON — Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand brought his campaign for governor to Butler County last week, holding a town hall that mixed policy, personal storytelling, and a call for political reform....

Wesley Voss, City Council Candidate.

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:00am

Voss Joins The Race for Clarksville City Council

Clarksville – As city elections approach, several community members have stepped forward to campaign for open council seats. Among them is Wesley Voss, a lifelong resident of Clarksville and 2014...

TOP HEADLINES

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
Sign along Highway 3 near Shell Rock opposing the project. Photo by Jensen Johnston.

Residents Unconvinced by Summit's New Outreach Efforts

11/06/2025 - 12:00am
Indians Take Down Crusaders in First Round of State Playoffs

10/30/2025 - 12:00am
Mayor Seeks Written Complaints to Tackle Vacant Property Problem

10/30/2025 - 12:00am
Bike Trail Brings $2 Million to Butler County

10/30/2025 - 12:00am
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Sand Calls to ‘Flip Tables in Des Moines,’ Urges Iowans to Reject Partisan Politics

10/30/2025 - 12:00am
Wesley Voss, City Council Candidate.

Voss Joins The Race for Clarksville City Council

10/30/2025 - 12:00am
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Butler County Public Health Shares How to Lower Your Risk and Get Screened

10/23/2025 - 12:00am
Council Discusses Grocery Store Assistance, Cemetery Upkeep

10/23/2025 - 12:00am
Butler County Supervisors Approve Multiple Bond Resolutions for Infrastructure Projects

10/23/2025 - 12:00am
Jerald Heuer, Mayoral Candidate.

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Michael P. Grantham, Mayoral Candidate.

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Amy Learn, City Council Candidate.

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Nick Treib, City Council Candidate.

Meet The Candidates: Clarksville Election Heats Up with Familiar Faces and New Voices

10/23/2025 - 12:00am
Allison Council Addresses Utility Issues, Nuisance Properties at Special Meeting

10/16/2025 - 12:00am
Clarksville Council Talks County Shed, Fall Craft Show, and Parking Updates

10/16/2025 - 12:00am

News

11/06/2025 - 12:00am

County Board OKs DePriest-Figi Addition, Awards Bond Bid to BOK Financial

ALLISON — The Butler County Board of Supervisors held both a regular and a special session on Oct. 21, addressing subdivision approvals and finalizing a multimillion-dollar bond sale. During the morning meeting, the board approved the agenda and...

City Council Acts on Nuisance Property and Cemetery Concerns

Residents Unconvinced by Summit's New Outreach Efforts

Fright Nights and Delightful Sights Across Butler County

North Butler Elementary Holds Assembly Recognizing Kindness Leaders

Sports

Top of Iowa East second team All-Conference selection Zoey Thompson. Photo by Evan Pharr.

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Top of Iowa East second team All-Conference selection Addison Ulrich. Photo by Evan Pharr.

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Top of Iowa East Honorable Mentions team selection, Amelia Thompson. Photo by Evan Pharr.

11/06/2025 - 12:00am

Three Bearcats Named to Volleyball All-Conference Teams

Three members of the North Butler Volleyball team were selected to the Top of Iowa East All-Conference teams. Sophomores Addison Ulrich and Zoey Thompson were selected to the second team all-conference, while senior Amelia Thompson was selected to...

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

Bearcat Boys Cross Country Finishes in 15th at State Meet

Clarksville Cross Country Runs in State Qualifier Meet

Clarksville Volleyball Drops Match to Rockford in Region Tournament

Indians Take Down Crusaders in First Round of State Playoffs

Obituaries

11/07/2025 - 4:52pm

Greg Edward Schmadeke, 70

Greg Edward Schmadeke, 70 of Waverly, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Waverly Health Center. Greg was born on November 4, 1955, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Edward Fredrich William and Willa...

Ruth Marie Schissel, 87

Kenneth “Hank” Willson, 79

Louise Kelley, 69

Darrell Frederick Aissen, 78

Gaylen Hassman, 80

Special Sections

Butler County Fair 2025

Clarksville Graduates 2025

Letters to Santa (2024)

Congrats Grads! Class of 2024

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