Allison News

Mark D. Becker Mark Becker was formally charged with first-degree murder Tuesday afternoon for the death of Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas.

Thousands of visitors pounded the pavement Sunday for a few final laps around the 12th annual Des Moines Arts Festival in Western Gateway Park.

UPDATE: A former student and football player is accused of killing Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas at the school's weight room this morning.

Received: Peloton . Lots of status-quo up-shaking in this stack of Scary Go Round stories, as major players are taken off-stage or changed in fundamental ways ; chaos and silliness ensue, complete with a little Allisonian love for my place of residence .

Funeral arrangments have been set for a Parkersburg family killed in a one-vehicle rollover on Thursday.

The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association will conduct "Veterinary Camps" in eight locations throughout the state of Iowa.

Riverview Conference Center is hosting their Second Annual Musical Showcase on Saturday, April 18th, at 6 p.m. Come out to a great night of inspiring , home-grown, Iowa singers featuring Bill Quibell, the Randy Aalderks family, Phil Hague, Circle of Friends Trio, and Aaron and Liberty Epley.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, will be holding meetings in 33 counties Monday through April 17 during the congressional recess.

The National Weather Service and the Butler County Emergency Management Agency will offer severe weather spotter training March 17th hosted by the Allison Fire Department, beginning at 7 p.m. and again on March ...

Small business and nonprofits af-fected by the 2008 disasters may be eligible for grants up to $5,000.00. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Grant program is now able to provide financial assistance in Black ...

The following case appeared before Associate District Court Judge Peter B. Newell in Butler County District Court in Allison, IA on January 7, 2009: Brett A. Garbes, 47, of Shell Rock, IA, pled guilty to OWI ...

Americans are able to fill their stomachs with lean meats, low-fat dairy products and eggs while stretching their wallets due to diverse farm practices by Iowa's family farmers, according to the Butler County ...

Please send your flood and reconstruction photos of the Clarksville area to Jeff Kolb to be part of the power point show on Saturday, February 28 at Clarksville Church of Christ.

The Clarksville Trees Forever Committee met at city hall on February 9 to make plans for the upcoming 2009 tree planting on April 24.

By Travis Fischer The Allison City Council met on Tuesday, February 3rd for their regular meeting.

Pictured in the back row from left to right are Holly Fokkena, Clarksville; Troy Blakestad of Heartland Habitat; Nancy Reels, Allison; Jennifer Heeren, Allison.

Are you tired of winter and want some excitement? Why not join them for an entertaining evening and help raise some much needed funds for Habitat Improvement.

Chili, anyone? The Clarksville Booster Club is sponsoring a chili supper on Friday, February 6. This Parent's Night supper will be served in the east gym concession stand area from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. The ...

U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, announced that aide Mitch Adams, rural caseworker, will be holding new and expanded office hours in 10 northeast Iowa communities each month.

Help with basic income tax re-turns will be offered by appointment only on from 12 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 7 and February 21.