Franklin REC urging farmers to stay aware of power lines

Franklin REC is urging farmers to stay aware of power lines during fieldwork, this after four separate incidents in just five days where farm equipment struck utility poles. No injuries were reported, however, each situation caused power
Mason City man convicted for his involvement in a PPP scam

A former Algona meatpacking plant worker who obtained fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans and recruited others into the scheme was convicted by a jury Thursday, after a 4-day trial in federal court in Sioux City. 48-year-old Yovany
Eiklenborg, Liam Allan of Stout – Funeral Service May 14th, 2025
Funeral service for 19-year-old Liam Allan Eiklenborg of Stout will be Wednesday, May 14th at 10:30am at the Reformed Church of Stout. Burial will be in the Stout Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 13th from 4-7pm
Trump Administration poised to accept luxury jet from Qatar as temporary Air Force One

The Trump administration is preparing to receive a high-end Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar’s royal family, which is expected to serve as Air Force One for the remainder of President Trump’s term. ABC News first reported news
NHL Playoffs: Stars beat Jets 5-2; Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0

The Dallas Stars scored three goals in the third period, to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Game 3 on Sunday. Dallas now has a 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series. Mikko Rantanen had a
IGHSAU Tennis Singles & Doubles regional tournaments happening Monday

Girls tennis singles & doubles state qualifying meets will happen Monday across the state. 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
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Spring Sports Update – 5-12-25
Several Hampton-Dumont-CAL spring sports teams will be in action Monday. Along with girls tennis individual state qualifying, the girls golf team will join the rest of the league schools for the North Central Conference Girls Golf Tournament
U.S. says trade deal has been reached with China after second day of discussions

American and Chinese officials have reached a breakthrough in trade discussions after two days of high-level negotiations, according to senior government representatives. The talks are being held in Geneva, Switzerland; however, no concrete details of the agreement
NBA: Thunder beat Nuggets to tie series; Pacers take commanding 3-1 lead over Cavs

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 92-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets in a Game 4 win on Sunday, to tie the Western Conference series 2-2. After falling behind 69-63 after three quarters, the Thunder outscored the
Aplington-Parkersburg Spring Sports Update – 5-12-25
Several Aplington-Parkersburg spring sports teams will be in action Monday. Along with girls tennis individual state qualifying, the DNH/AP girls golf team will join the rest of the league schools for the North Iowa Cedar League Tournament