The never-ending rainy weather here in northern Iowa last year was more than challenging for the farmers in our area. As we drove down the highways, we could easily see what the farmers were up against. Large ponds covered much of the fields. Crops had to be replanted, and the rains continued. Finally, the ponds had to be abandoned.

The Bancroft City Council along with Police Chief Art Ingalls discussed what could be done to help reduce speeding on Summit Street during their June 10 meeting. A concerned resident asked that a stop sign be placed on Summit Street to help reduce people speeding down the stretch of road from A-42 to main street.