Eldora Specialty Care receives a national award
38 Iowa long-term care facilities were honored earlier this month at a national awards ceremony for the commitment to quality care. The facilities received 2024 National Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center
Don’t be taken by contractor fraud after the recent storm damage
In the wake of the recent severe storms, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services urges Iowans to be on the lookout for scams and contractors looking to exploit storm relief efforts. Following disasters, scammers often
Schroeder, Jerry of Greene – Visitation April 24th, 2025
Visitation for 69-year-old Jerry Schroeder of Greene will be Thursday, April 24th from 5-7pm at the Woodley Funeral Home in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene at a later date. Jerry Schroeder
Vatican announces that Pope Francis has died at age 88
Pope Francis has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed. The Vatican said Francis died just after 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, a day after he appeared outside the Vatican on Easter Sunday to greet well-wishers.
NBA Playoffs: Thunder, Celtics, Cavaliers and Warriors take Game 1 in first round
In Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies in a 131-80 blowout win— marking the fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA postseason history; and the largest victory
NHL Playoffs Round 1: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Knights win Game 1
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to take a 1-0 lead in their first round, best of seven series. Jalen Chatfield scored a first-period goal for the Hurricanes, with Logan Stankoven scoring two second-period
One child among two killed after severe storms in Texas and Oklahoma
Severe weather impacted over 45 million Americans on Easter Sunday as thunderstorms, flooding, and tornado risks affected areas from East Texas to southeastern Iowa and Illinois. In Oklahoma, heavy rain earlier in the weekend had already caused
Spring into Reading with North Butler Elementary Event on Monday
North Butler Elementary school will be hosting a Spring Into Reading Event on Monday. There will be featured activities with the Allison Public Library and Greene Public Library. Other area organizations also scheduled to take part in
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Spring Sports Update – 4-21-25
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys track & field team will compete at home for the first time this season in a boys invitational Monday. It’ll feature teams from several conferences and all four enrollment classes. It’ll also be Senior
Aplington-Parkersburg Spring Sports Update – 4-21-25
Four Aplington-Parkersburg spring sports teams will be in action Monday. The tennis teams will take on Oelwein. The boys (2-2) will look to bounce back from Thursday’s 9-0 loss to #7 (1A) Decorah, where they were shut