Grundy Sheriff arrests two for an alleged burglary incident

Monday about 2am the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department received calls of a burglary in progress at the Eiklenborg Salvage Yard south of Aplington. By the time deputies arrived, the suspect had fled the scene, but with the
Amazon refutes report on displaying Trump tariff costs amid criticism from White House

Amazon pushed back against a news report on Tuesday, claiming it planned to visibly break down the costs of former President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs on its product listings. The rebuttal came after the White House
NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes advance; Senators, Golden Knights, Oilers win

The Carolina Hurricanes are advancing to the next round after defeating the NJ Devils in double-overtime 5-4 on Tuesday night, clinching their first-round playoff series. Sebastian Aho shot a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Spring Sports Update – 4-30-25
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL soccer teams split a home doubleheader with Grand View Christian Tuesday. The girls lost 10-0 and the boys won 6-0. In the girls game, the Thunder scored four times in the first half for a
Florida Legislature approves bill removing fluoride from drinking water

On Tuesday, the Florida House passed a sweeping bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to public water systems and tighten restrictions on how plant-based food products can be labeled. With an 88-27 vote, the
Aplington-Parkersburg Spring Sports Update – 4-30-25

The #8 (2A) AP/DNH boys soccer team battled to a 1-1 tie at home against #4 (1A) Hudson Tuesday, as aired on 99 The Wave. In a defensive battle, the Pirates got on the board with 10
Iowa Falls-Alden Spring Sports Update – 4-30-25

The Iowa Falls-Alden tennis teams were the school’s only teams in action Tuesday. The girls defeated Clear Lake 5-4 at home and the boys fell 7-2 to the Lions on the road. In the girls dual, the
Four Local Teams Continued Prep for Championship Season at Cardinal Relays Monday

Four local teams competed in some of the best weather conditions this spring at the Cardinal Relays hosted by Garner-Hayfield-Ventura on Tuesday. G-H-V was the team champion, North Butler was third, West Fork was sixth, Belmond-Klemme was
West Fork Springs Sports Update 4-30-25
The West Fork girls track and field team placed second in Class B with 157 points at Forest City on Tuesday. Top Three Finishers: 1st in 400m Hurdles, Evie Hitzhusen 1st in High Jump, Keara Wood 1st
South Hardin Spring Sports Update 4-30-25
The South Hardin girls track and field team placed fifth with 69 points at Lady Simons Relays hosted by Dike-New Hartford on Tuesday. Top Performers: 1st in 4×400 1st in sprint medley relay 2nd in 3000m, Mya