News
An artist’s conception shows what the new Aplington swimming pool could look like when it is completed. (Graphic courtesy Aplington Pool Committee)
07/03/2025 - 12:49pm
Aplington group looks to make splash in bid for new pool -- Major donation spurs fundraising efforts
APLINGTON – For the past three years, an Aplington group has been working toward the goal of bringing the community a new swimming pool. Two years ago, the need became even greater when the current pool was forced to close due to maintenance issues...
Opinion
10/10/2024 - 8:04am
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column detailing some opinions on the football helmets in the Big 12 Conference. It was a fun column that I’m doubting a lot of people cared about, though it was good to get away from stressful writing and thinking about...
Sports
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06/03/2025 - 9:35am
Aplington-Parkersburg placed third in the Class 2A Boys State Golf Meet at Gates Park in Waterloo Tuesday and Wednesday. The Falcons were part of a North Iowa Cedar League sweep of the top three positions. Read about the tournament on today’s sports...
Obituaries
07/02/2025 - 8:52am
Roland “Smiley” Duane Mehmen, age 91, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Jacob and Flora (Meyer) Mehmen on July 21, 1933, rural Parkersburg, Iowa. He began his early education from a rural country school near his home and graduated from...
