Clarion Dancer Advances in State Fair Talent Search

A Clarion performer is moving on in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. 18-year-old, Makayla Beisel advanced to the semi-final round in the Senior division with a lyrical dance solo. She’s among five
DOJ says George Washington University is ‘acting deliberately indifferent’ to antisemitism

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that George Washington University was in violation of federal civil rights laws by “acting deliberately indifferent” to instances of anti-Semitism on campus. In a letter from Assistant Attorney General Civil
Bulldog Tennis blanked in season opener

Despite some close matches, the Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls tennis team was held without a win in a 9-0 defeat at Nevada to begin the season Tuesday. At #1 doubles, Jade Johnson/Autumn Janssen fell 9-7. Yesi Valenzuela fell 8-6
Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee E.J. Antoni suggests the agency suspend its monthly jobs reports

E.J. Antoni, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has proposed pausing the release of monthly employment reports in favor of more reliable quarterly updates. In an interview with Fox News Digital
Dike-New Hartford goes 2-0, AP and Grundy Center 0-2 at tennis double dual

The Dike-New Hartford girls tennis team went 2-0 Tuesday at a double dual hosted by Columbus Catholic. They defeated Aplington-Parkersburg 9-0 and Grundy Center 8-1. The Falcons and Spartans each fell to the Sailors by 8-1 scores,
Iowa Falls-Alden making QB/WR switch

Coming off a 2-7 season, the Iowa Falls-Alden football team is making a notable switch on offense for the upcoming season. After starting at quarterback, junior Cade Olberding will play wide receiver and Karsen Kalous will move
Cadet Tennis falls short in season opener at Webster City

The Iowa Falls-Alden girls tennis team competed in some close matches, but fell 7-2 at Webster City to begin the season Tuesday. Isabelle Janssen won 2-1 at #2 singles, including 12-10 in a super tiebreaker. Kyrstin Miller/Addison
Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan out for season after injuring knee in practice

The Houston Texans have placed fifth-year tight end Brevin Jordan on season-ending injured reserve after he hurt his knee during practice on Monday. Last season, the tight end suffered a torn ACL in Week 2 against the
Tennis legend Monica Seles reveals myasthenia gravis diagnosis

Tennis legend Monica Seles, 51, is speaking out about her diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (also known as MG); a rare, chronic neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago. The nine-time Grand Slam champion and
West Fork Athletics is Working on Updates at Football Complex

Two projects are taking place to upgrade facilities at the West Fork Football Complex. The first project, headed by the football coaching staff, is a renovation of the home press box. West Fork Activities Director Tyler Borchardt