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Grassley announces staff traveling office hours

BUTLER COUNTY — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 48 counties from Sept. 14, to Sept. 24. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below. NOTE: Grassley will not be in attendance. He will be represented by his Deputy State Director Penny Vacek and Regional Directors, Rochelle Fuller, Jonathan Bladt, Noah Schrad, Jacob Bossman and Clayton Brown. “As I always say, dialogue is the essence of representative government. I make an effort to meet with as ...

Treasurer announces $1,000 College Savings Month ISave 529 Giveaway

DES MOINES — Behind every child’s future is a village of people who encourage, inspire and invest in their dreams. This College Savings Month, State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating those villages with the Saving for Tomorrow, Together Giveaway, giving Iowans the chance to win a $1,000 contribution to an ISave 529 account. “Saving for a child’s future doesn’t have to fall on one person’s shoulders,” said Smith. “Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends and so many others can all play a role in helping a child pursue their dreams. This giveaway celebrates ...

Johnson Family Reunion is Sept. 20

Descendants of Lars and John Johnson families will be gathering on Sept. 20 at the Green Mountain Community Center north of the cemetery off Woolston Street. A potluck dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m. Beverages will be furnished.

Iowa Home Gardener now offered on-demand

AMES — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program will now offer Garden Academy on-demand year-round for Iowa Home Gardener trainees. Garden Academy serves as the core statewide horticulture training for all Iowa Master Gardener volunteers and helps participants build a strong foundation in horticulture and practical gardening skills. The Iowa Home Gardener track of Garden Academy is ideal for adult learners, home gardeners, homesteaders and green industry professionals seeking a comprehensive introduction to horticulture for home landscapes and ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sept. 11 What Color Do You Bleed Blood Drive, LifeServe Blood Center, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sew N' Sews, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Coffee Hour, Gilman Public Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 25th Anniversary of Patriot's Day, Iowa Veterans Home, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cards/Games, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Harvest Market, 13th Street District, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Music by Not Quite Brothers Line Dancing, Remix Dance Studio, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ALMAMAC

LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Sept. 9, 2026. Corn: $4.78 Soybeans: $12.59 - 12.71 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 85 Yesterday's Low 66 Last High 74 Last Low 55 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 1.48 inches Year-to-date 35.31 inches Last year-to-date 33.97 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.04 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:47 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 7:29 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 9.88 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)