News across Barry County
‘Wild for a Cure’
According to organizers of the 2026 Barry County Relay for Life, nearly 150 people rallied at Tyden Park in Hastings on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13, to help raise funds — and awareness — in the ongoing fight against cancer. Kim Domke, a team leader for “Give 4 Good,”…
Record number of volunteers roll up their sleeves for Day of Caring
When Morgan Johnson calls the Barry County community unique, she has the numbers to back it up. Big numbers. “Our community is unique. People care about Barry County and they see the value in the work that they are doing,” Johnson said. “It isn’t about the Barry County United Way…
One town, one heart united
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks changed the nation, more than 125 people gathered under calm blue skies complemented by the fading sun at William Smith Memorial Park in Delton to remember those who lost their lives and honor the police officers, firefighters, EMTs…
Barry Co. EMS providers honored at awards dinner
The Barry County Medical Control Authority recognized local emergency medical services providers during its annual Provider of the Year Awards dinner on Sept. 8 at Barry County Central Dispatch. The awards recognize providers at three license levels — Emergency Medical…
Barry Community Foundation launches new community for young professionals
Membership is now open for the program’s founding year, with a public kickoff event set for Oct. 15 in downtown Hastings The Barry Community Foundation recently announced the launch of The Bridge, a new community program designed to connect young professionals in Barry County…
Delton hosts 9/11 memorial
To honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks 25 years later, the Delton community will hold its fifth annual solidarity gathering Friday at 6 p.m. at William Smith Memorial Park, 201 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Jaki Spencer, who instituted the annual event and is a commissioner for…
Revitalize Delton first online auction: Bidding Sept. 10-15
The Revitalize Delton Community Auction is conducting its first online auction September 10 to September 15, after two previous successful live auctions, according to Revitalize Treasurer Dewey McCoy. The online auction is available and linked to deltoncommunityauction.com.…