Fort Dodge Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Charge

A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. 61-year-old Alan Eugene Beier was sentenced August 19th in Sioux City to 42 months in
Federal judge denies DOJ’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts. The ruling Wednesday by federal Judge Richard Berman
Target CEO stepping down after 11 years, as sales continue to decline amid DEI cuts backlash

Target CEO Brian Cornell, who has served as the company’s chief executive for more than a decade, will leave his role at the beginning of 2026, according to CNN. Cornell will officially be succeeded on February 1,
Hampton-Dumont-CAL to host grand opening for new academic and activity spaces

Hampton-Dumont-CAL will host a grand opening celebration at the high school for its new facilities on Monday, August 25. The public is invited to tour the new gymnasium, locker rooms, science and art classrooms. A ribbon cutting
Aplington-Parkersburg beginning first full school year of allowing dual sports

The Aplington-Parkersburg School District is entering its first full school year of allowing high schoolers to participate in two sports during the same season. They approved the measure before the start of the 2025 spring season, and
Atlanta Falcons’ right tackle Kaleb McGary carted off field during practice with left leg injury

The Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the field at Flowery Branch on the final day of training camp on Wednesday with an apparent leg injury. According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, a team spokesperson
Belmond-Klemme Develops Shared Vision and Facilities

The Belmond-Klemme athletics department has a shared vision for developing their student athletes to compete in a highly talented Top of Iowa Conference and beyond. Activities Director James Severson on how that vision is executed. “From a
Position Battles Highlight Tigers’ Preseason Work

Last season the South Hardin football team reached the state 1A quarterfinal before losing to Dike-New Hartford, ending their season with a 9-2 record. Head Coach Nick Eller says last year’s success helped his team gain valuable
Chicago Bears sign backup QB Tyson Bagent to 2-year, $10 million extension

Chicago Bears’ backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has been signed a two-year, $10 million extension with the team. Bagent’s deal can increase to as much as $16 million based on incentives, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network:
Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley join production of ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley and B.J. Novak have joined Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in the Devil Wears Prada sequel, which is currently filming in New York City. In addition to Hathaway and Streep, other returning stars