Iowa Falls-Alden to host STEM Night at Rock Run Elementary

STEM Night will take place at Rock Run Elementary School in Iowa Falls on Monday, October 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Organizer Brittany Zimpfer says the night will give students an opportunity to learn about science,
Local high schools earn FAFSA-Focused School of Excellence recognition

Several local high schools have been recognized for outstanding success in increasing the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Local schools recognized for the FAFSA-Focused Schools of Excellence award include Aplington-Parkersburg,
Rescue efforts continue after powerful earthquake in Afghanistan destroys villages, kills over 800

Rescue operations were still underway Monday after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan ate Sunday night, destroying several villages and killing at least 812 people, with at least 2,500 more injured According to Taliban government spokesman
House Oversight Committee withdraws Robert Mueller subpoena citing health concerns

The House Oversight Committee has officially withdrawn its request for former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the panel regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, after receiving information about his health. A committee spokesperson told ABC News:
Local cross country teams to compete at Webster City Tuesday

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL cross country teams will compete at an invitational at Webster City Tuesday. Belmond-Klemme and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows will also compete, rounding out local participants. The Bulldogs will look to improve upon their team performances at last week’s
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard in critical condition after shooting

Florida State University confirmed Monday that freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after being shot Sunday night. Pritchard is listed in critical but stable condition at a hospital in the Tallahassee area. Pritchard, a native
Spartan Volleyball beginning conference play against GR Tuesday on 99 The Wave

The #5 (2A) Grundy Center volleyball team will begin NICL-West play Tuesday by hosting rival #10 (1A) Gladbrook-Reinbeck. It’ll air on 99 The Wave. The Spartans began the season with three sweeps in last week’s home quad,
Belmond-Klemme Volleyball Strives for Consistency

The Belmond-Klemme volleyball team began their 2025 season on Thursday falling in three sets to Bishop Garrigan. After the graduation of five everyday players, the Broncos are developing new role players to continue the climb as a
Tyreek Hill left off Dolphins’ 2025 captains list following controversy last season

For the first time since joining the Miami Dolphins in 2022, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was not voted to be a captain by his teammates. The Dolphins revealed their six-player leadership group for 2025 on Monday,
DNH alumni Bixby and Petersen earn starting spots for UNI Volleyball

Dike-New Hartford alumni Maryn Bixby and Jadyn Petersen made their first career appearances for the Northern Iowa volleyball team over the weekend. The redshirt freshmen each started the first two matches, helping the Panthers to a 1-1