Heightened Holiday Patrols Aim to Reduce Thanksgiving Crashes

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement agencies across Iowa to promote safe travel during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Drivers can expect to see an increased police presence on roadways through Nov. 30. Officials
Kelleher, Diana of Sheffield – Celebration of Life November 25th

Celebration of Life for 70-year-old Diana Kelleher of Sheffield will be Tuesday, November 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. Diana Kelleher passed away Wednesday, November 19th.
RADIO IOWA: Turkey Dinner Cost Drops Again

The American Farm Bureau’s 40th annual Thanksgiving Dinner cost survey shows another drop this year according to a news story from Radio Iowa. Iowa Farm Bureau research director Christopher Pudenz says the survey checks the prices of
Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails

Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and ex-president of Harvard University, has stepped down from OpenAI’s board of directors – a move that follows mounting scrutiny over recently published email exchanges between him and Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, 70,
RADIO IOWA: Investigation Finds Ex-City Clerk Wrote Herself 26 Checks Totaling $55,000

According to a Radio Iowa news story, State Auditor Rob Sand says an investigation by his office has found the former city clerk in a small eastern Iowa town improperly gave herself 63-thousand dollars in city funds
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to retain Jessica Tisch as Police Commissioner

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in place when he takes office in January, extending her tenure at the head of the nation’s largest police force. During his campaign, Mamdani had
AP Volleyball’s legacy grows through three straight state appearances

The Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball program recently concluded its third consecutive state tournament appearance. With 10 all-time appearances, it was the second time in program history that the team qualified in three straight seasons. Head Coach Candace Kleespies shares
IGCA announces volleyball all-district teams

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced the volleyball all-district teams. Local selections: 3A Central: Carlea Dagel, Iowa Falls-Alden 2A Northeast: Zoey Uhlenhopp, Aplington-Parkersburg Abby Jensen, Dike-New Hartford Keely Kauten, Dike-New Hartford Kailyn Meester, Dike-New Hartford Ruby
North Butler Clarksville Girls Wrestling Nears First Matches

The North Butler Clarksville girls wrestling team is in the midst of training for their first competition of the new season. Head Coach Ben Loviren. “We still do the basics a lot in practice, but we’re getting
Shedeur Sanders set to make first NFL start for Browns in Week 12 game vs. Raiders

The Cleveland Browns confirmed Wednesday that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get the start for Week 12 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, as Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said: “Dillon