RADIO IOWA: Rural Mainstreet Index Finds Midwest Economy Has Fallen to Lowest Level in Over Five Years

The latest Creighton University Rural Mainstreet survey shows nearly 63 percent of rural bank CEOs in Iowa and nine other Midwest states believe the rural economy is either in a recession now or will sink into recession
Funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney held in Washington, D.C.

Current and former political leaders from both sides of the aisle gathered at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, whose decades in public life made him one of the
Amazon Prime begins sending out refunds after $2.5 billion settlement

Amazon has begun distributing refunds connected to its $2.5 billion settlement with federal regulators, with automatic payments rolling out to eligible Prime members starting November 12 and continuing through December 24. The payout follows accusations from the
AP-GC and AGWSR earn podium placements at South Tama Invitational

The AP-GC girls wrestling team placed eighth and AGWSR was 11th at Thursday’s South Tama Invitational. Highlighting the night for the Falcons, Grace Storjohann began her season with a championship finish with four falls at 120. Her
AGWSR Girls Basketball beginning season at Madrid Friday

The AGWSR girls basketball team will play its season-opener Friday at Madrid. Coming off last season’s 14-9 record, the Cougars have no returning starters. With two regular rotation players and several questions to be answered, Head Coach
Cleveland Browns sign DE Alex Wright to 3-year, $33M contract extension

The Cleveland Browns have signed defensive end Alex Wright with a new three-year, $33 million contract extension, locking him in through the 2028 season. The deal, confirmed Thursday by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare, includes $21
AP, IFA Baseball to play at Field of Dreams

The Aplington-Parkersburg and Iowa Falls-Alden baseball teams will meet for a game next summer at the Field of Dreams. AP Coach Brett Kleespies says it’s an opportunity a long time in the making. “It’s one of those
A Driven Senior Group Led South Hardin Football to New Heights

The South Hardin football team achieved a new program standard with their first Class 1A state semifinal appearance in program history. The Tigers were guided to new heights by 13 seniors. Head Coach Nick Eller notes the
CGD Girls Basketball Returns to Varsity Play Under New Coach

Varsity girls basketball returns to the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows gym this season after the school fielded only a junior varsity team in the 2024-25 campaign. Adding to the changes, the Cowgirls will also have a new head coach, Ashley
Braves sign Raisel Iglesias to $16M extension, acquire Mauricio Dubón from Astros

The Atlanta Braves strengthened both their bullpen and defensive depth, finalizing a one-year, $16 million agreement to retain closer Raisel Iglesias; and completing a trade with the Houston Astros to bring in two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio