POP Passes Go on Sale Friday, November 28
POP Passes for the 2026 Franklin County Fair will go on sale Friday, Nov. 28. The passes cost $50 and provide admission to all five evenings of entertainment during the fair, which runs July 15–19. Tickets can
Hardin County Supervisors Set to Meet Thursday
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors meets Thursday (tomorrow) for a brief session. The lone action item is whether to contribute $500 to the Iowa State Association of Counties in support of an amicus brief in Couser
RADIO IOWA: A.G. Investigating Allegations of Professional Misconduct Against Central Iowa Superintendent
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has voted to launch an investigation of Urbandale Superintendent Rosalie Daca. According to Radio Iowa, the board’s request has been forwarded to the Iowa Attorney General and cites allegations that Daca
Record $71.7 Million Added to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
A record-setting amount of unclaimed money and assets has been turned over to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s unclaimed property program. State Treasurer Roby Smith says more than $71.7 million in unclaimed property was added ahead
Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Josh Naylor signs five-year, $92.5 million extension
The Seattle Mariners have signed first baseman Josh Naylor on a five-year, $92.5 million contract, the team announced, making him the club’s top early-offseason acquisition and the first major free-agent signing of the winter. The deal, which
No. 1 ranked Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup with hamstring injury
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Bologna after doctors advised him to rest a swollen right hamstring, ending his hopes of leading Spain in Thursday’s quarterfinal against the
Roblox expands age checks, restricts chats by age group as safety scrutiny intensifies
Roblox is rolling out stricter age-verification requirements and new age-segmented chat systems as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure over child safety on the platform. The company confirmed Tuesday that users who want to access private
Senate unanimously agrees to pass House-backed bill forcing DOJ to release Epstein files
The Senate unanimously agreed to send the House-backed Epstein bill to President Trump’s desk on Tuesday, which came shortly after the House overwhelmingly voted to pass legislation to compel the Justice Department to release all its records
IGCA announces volleyball all-state teams
The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced the volleyball all-state teams. Local selections: 2A First Team: Abby Jensen, Dike-New Hartford 2A Second Team: Zoey Uhlenhopp, Aplington-Parkersburg 2A Third Team: Keely Kauten, Dike-New Hartford Ruby Varney, Dike-New Hartford
Falcon Girls Hoops gearing up for season opener
The Aplington-Parkersburg girls basketball team is working to build its lineup during preseason practices. Having graduated three starters from last year’s team, Head Coach Brady Driscol anticipates a big leap forward by returning starters Eva Walker and