Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military ban

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its policy restricting transgender individuals from serving in the military. The decision lifts a lower court’s injunction that had blocked the policy from
Grundy Center second, Aplington-Parkersburg third at NICL Boys Tennis Tournament

The Grundy Center boys tennis team placed second with 34 points and Aplington-Parkersburg was third with 33 points at Tuesday’s NICL Boys Tennis Tournament at Byrnes Park. The host Sailors were the champions. AP coach Dave Price
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Spring Sports Update – 5-7-25
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL tennis teams will compete at the North Central Conference tournaments Wednesday. They’ll both start at 10:00 a.m., with the girls at Webster City and the boys at St. Edmond. The boys golf team is looking
Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at White House amid tensions

President Trump met with newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, just one week after Carney’s Liberal Party secured victory in that country’s election. Carney’s visit to Washington began with a focus on rebuilding economic ties,
NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes defeat Capitals in OT; Oilers rally to beat Golden Knights

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals with a 2-1 overtime win in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Jaccob Slavin scored the winning goal just three minutes into overtime, with Frederik Andersen
A-P Alumna Kasidy Mohwinkle Prepares to Play Volleyball in Brazil

Aplington-Parkersburg alum and Northwest Missouri State rising senior Kasidy Mohwinkle will represent USA D-2 Volleyball on a tour of Brazil this month. She’ll will be joined by junior teammate Ella Caffery and Head Coach Amy Woerth. The
NBA Semifinals: Pacers win Game 2 vs. Cavaliers; Warriors defeat Timberwolves

The Indiana Pacers took a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. Tyrese Haliburton hit the game-winning 3-pointer with one second remaining as the Pacers
IGHSAU announces Tennis Singles & Doubles regional assignments
The IGHSAU has announced tennis singles & doubles state qualifying meet assignments. 1A Region 1 at Columbus Catholic: Dike-New Hartford, Grundy Center, Iowa Falls-Alden 1A Region 2 at Denison-Schleswig: South Hardin 1A Region 4 at Decorah: Aplington-Parkersburg,
Jennifer Lopez to host 2025 American Music Awards on CBS

Jennifer Lopez is set to host the 51st annual American Music Awards ceremony on May 26, which is Memorial Day. Lopez has performed at the event several times over the years, and previously hosted the ceremony, which
Walton Goggins, Scarlett Johansson to host, Bad Bunny, Arcade Fire as musical guests for final ‘SNL’ episodes

As “Saturday Night Live” approaches the end of its landmark 50th season, NBC has unveiled the lineup for its final episodes. The show announced that on May 10, Walton Goggins, known for his roles in “The White