Cyber Monday: Iowans should double-check before they double-click

Many Iowans are online and looking for holiday shopping deals on this Cyber Monday, but Bao Vang, at the Better Business Bureau, warns that scams are on the rise, especially at this time of year. Vang says,
Giving Tuesday Sparks Local Giving as Small Shops Seek Rebound

The holiday shopping season is in full swing: “Black Friday” has wrapped up, “Cyber Monday” arrives today (Mon), and tomorrow (Tue) brings “Giving Tuesday” — a chance for shoppers to give back after a weekend of spending.
Tariffs trickle down to Iowa consumers

Trump administration tariffs designed to level the economic playing field are trickling down to average Iowans. Some are unable to afford basic necessities because prices have spiked. The tariffs have created higher input costs for corn and
Cities Remind Residents of Winter Parking Rules

As the first major winter storm of the season settled over much of Iowa this weekend, cities worked to remind residents to keep vehicles off the streets during snow events. For example, in Hampton, public dispatch logs
Monday Birthdays & Anniversaries

Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Kevin Mollenbeck, Hampton (65) Leslie Osborn, Latimer Jaliyah Ivey Mylee Goodell
Bitter Cold and More Snow Possible Early This Week

With the season’s first major winter storm now behind us, the National Weather Service in Des Moines says bitter cold and another round of snow are on the way for Iowa this week. Morning lows will drop
Iowa State Patrol Handles 856 Calls During Winter Storm

The Iowa State Patrol has released its final numbers from the powerful winter storm that swept across the state over the holiday weekend, dropping more than a foot of snow in many areas. Between noon Friday (11/28)
Green, Evelyn K. of Iowa Falls – Celebration of Life at a later date

Celebration of Life for 84 year old Evelyn K. Green of Iowa Falls will be held at a later date. Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family. Evelyn K. Green passed away Friday (11/28/25) at Scenic
Suspect still at large in shooting at California banquet hall that killed 4, wounded 10

Authorities say a family celebration at a banquet hall in Stockton, California turned deadly Saturday evening when gunfire left four people dead and ten others wounded. The shooting took place shortly before 6 p.m. along the 1900
Homeland Security Sec’y Norm says suspect in National Guard shooting “likely radicalized’ in U.S.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said this weekend that investigators believe Rahmanullah Lakanwal — the Afghan national charged in last week’s ambush of two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C. — was likely