Iowa Legislature to go into overtime to complete remaining items

Today is the 110th day of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, which means it is the last scheduled day of the session. Once lawmakers get past the scheduled 110th day, there is no more per diem for
New trial date set for an Iowa Falls man

The jury trial for a 34-year-old Iowa Falls man charged with first-degree arson and for three counts of attempted murder has been continued to a new date. The state alleges Stephen Kyle Littlepage on June 19th, 2024
Bill Schickel not to seek another term as Mason City Mayor

Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel announced today that he will not seek a 6th term in office this fall. Schickel is Mason City’s longest serving mayor, currently in his 5th four-year term. He served three terms in
Early bird pool pass specials available for the Hampton Aquatic Center

2025 pre-season swimming pool pass specials are being offered for the Hampton Aquatic Center through May 22nd at city hall. A family pass will run $110, a single pass for those through age 54 will run $50,
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz leaving post; Pres. Trump to nominate him for UN ambassador

National security advisor Mike Waltz will be leave his post in the Trump administration, which comes on the heels of controversy over the creation of a Signal messaging app group that inadvertently included The Atlantic Editor Jeffrey
Kohl’s terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan after investigation into conflict of interest with vendors

Kohl’s announced on Thursday that CEO Ashley Buchanan has been terminated for cause, after an internal investigation found that Buchanan had arranged vendor deals that involved undisclosed personal relationships, violating company ethics policies. Buchanan had served as
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Spring Sports Update – 5-2-25
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL soccer teams split a non-conference doubleheader at Wright County Thursday. The girls fell 2-0 and the boys won 3-1. In the girls game, the Bulldogs gave up the fewest goals to an opponent since a
Aplington-Parkersburg Spring Sports Update – 5-2-25
Several Aplington-Parkersburg spring sports teams were in action Thursday. The girls soccer team kept their composure in a close match to defeat GC-GR 3-1, as aired on 99 The Wave. It was also senior night for three
NHL Playoffs: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Oilers advance; Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

The Toronto Maple Leafs will advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6 on Thursday. Toronto took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Auston Matthews
All-Iowa Rugby Tournament Returns to Iowa Falls this Weekend

The 51st Annual All-Iowa Rugby Tournament will be hosted by Iowa Falls on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament will include 18 teams between Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. All-Iowa Rugby President Jake Holm on building the event