Surf Ballroom to Open New Music Experience Center September 5–7
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake will celebrate the grand opening of its new Surf Music Experience Center September 5th through the 7th. The 10,000-square-foot center sits next door to the historic Surf and will feature never-before-seen
First Security’s John Paulus Retiring After 35 Years in Ag Lending
After more than three decades in ag and commercial lending, John Paulus of Rockford is set to retire. Paulus will step down September 3rd after 35 years in finance, including the last 32 at First Security Bank.
Broken Pipe at Garner Zinpro Causes Copper Release, Fish Kill
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a copper spill near Garner. The DNR says about 700 gallons of copper-containing liquid were released early yesterday (Thu. Aug. 28) morning after a pipe broke at the Zinpro
Amish mother charged with aggravated murder in death of her 4-year-old son in Ohio
Prosecutors filed charges against the Amish mother who told authorities she was “testing her faith” after throwing her 4-year-old son into an Ohio lake, leading to his death. Ruth R. Miller, 40, of Millersburg, Ohio was charged
HD-CAL Football Travels to Osage to Kickoff the Season on Friday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will look to make an early statement in return to Class 2A when they kick off the season with a visit to Osage for the first time since 2016. The game will air
White House fires CDC director Susan Monarez after her refusal to step down
The Trump administration has officially fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Susan Monarez, just hours after she refused to resign voluntarily. A successor is expected to be named soon. The move came just hours after
Falcons and Spartans to clash in football season opener Friday on 99 The Wave
Aplington-Parkersburg and Grundy Center will meet in Friday’s football season opener at Spartan Stadium, a game that’ll air on 99 The Wave. Coming off three straight state titles and entering on a 39-game win streak, the Spartans
West Fork Football Will Host Rival North Butler in Season Opener on Friday
The West Fork football team will host rival North Butler for Military Appreciation Night to kickoff the season on Friday. West Fork went 2-7 last season. The Warhawks return starting quarterback Zander Hansen and leading rusher Dax
Cleveland Guardians release longtime first baseman Carlos Santana
The Cleveland Guardians announced Thursday that they have released longtime first baseman Carlos Santana. In a corresponding move, the Guardians reinstated utility player Daniel Schneemann from the paternity list to take the 26-player roster spot vacated by
Warhawk Volleyball spoils opening night in new Hampton-Dumont-CAL gym
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL volleyball team hosted the first-ever varsity athletic event in the school’s new gym Thursday, but West Fork crashed the party by defeating the Bulldogs in a five-set nailbiter, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. The set