West Fork is celebrating homecoming this week with several activities planned throughout the week.

Tuesday’s schedule included a home volleyball match against St. Ansgar.

HAMPTON — First Security Bank’s annual Shred Event gave area residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted documents while also supporting local food pantries.

HAMPTON — The Hampton Municipal Airport welcomed community members Monday, Sept. 7, for the annual Compassion Flights Fly-In, bringing together aviation enthusiasts, families and supporters for a morning of breakfast, aircraft and community fellowship.

GENEVA – For Carolyn Hofmeister Varland, researching her family history has become about much more than finding names and dates. It has become a journey to understand the people who came before her, the communities they helped build and the responsibility she believes each generation has to carry those stories forward.

HAMPTON – For Cheri Dirks, what started as a simple idea to paint bank windows has grown into a creative business that brings colorful designs and seasonal artwork to communities throughout Iowa.

SHEFFIELD – The Sheffield Public Library is expanding its after-school programming this fall, offering children a variety of activities on Wednesday afternoons throughout the school year.

The Wednesday programming will begin Sept. 9 and is designed to provide children with a place to spend their early-out afternoons while participating in activities that encourage creativity, learning and social interaction.

HAMPTON – More than 150 years after John and Barbara Menning settled in Franklin County, the family farm they established continues to carry their name and history.

HAMPTON – The Friends of the Hampton Public Library are taking steps toward becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization following a unanimous vote at the group’s fall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Franklin County deputies made two drug-related arrests Friday, including one following a traffic stop in Hampton and another on Interstate 35.

At about 1:30 Friday morning, deputies stopped a vehicle in the 1300 block of Olive Avenue in southwest Hampton. A sheriff’s office K-9 indicated the possible presence of narcotics, and deputies say 36-year-old Jeffery Heib of Kesley was found with controlled substances.

HAMPTON – Hampton-Dumont Community School District and CAL Community School District staff received annual Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training during their back-to-school professional development days, giving educators an opportunity to review how to respond during an emergency.

HAMPTON – La Luz Community Center is making changes to its Kids After-School Program following the loss of state funding that previously supported the program’s daily operations.

Electric bicycles and scooters have become increasingly popular in recent years, including among younger riders. That growth is prompting local law enforcement to take a closer look at how the devices are being used on city streets.

Sheffield Police Chief Andrew O’Connor says the rules surrounding e-bikes were initially unclear, but state legislation has provided officers with more guidance.

ROCKWELL – Shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, August 24, the Rockwell Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the West Fork Elementary bus barn.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the building. Crews quickly knocked down the fire and brought it under control.

HAMPTON – For 40 years, Glenda Green has been a familiar presence at the Hampton United Methodist Church, sharing her love of music with generations of worshippers as the church’s organist.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand discussed school choice, oversight of private schools and student meal programs during a town hall Monday in Franklin County.

Sand is continuing his annual 100 Town Hall Tour, with stops Monday in Hardin, Franklin, Chickasaw and Dubuque counties.