Tens of thousands of Iowans face losing health coverage
According to a news story from Iowa News Service, tens of thousands of Iowans stand to see sharp increases to health insurance premiums or a loss of coverage if Congress elects not to extend tax incentives under
Crews work to reopen I-35 following winter closure
The Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Public Safety say Interstate 35 is expected to reopen early this afternoon. The agencies closed I-35 on Dec. 28 from Ames to Clear Lake, later extending the closure
Schumaker, Brian of Iowa Falls – Graveside Service Dec. 31
Graveside service for 69 year old Brian Schumaker (shoo-mocker) of Iowa Falls will be Wednesday (12/31/25) at 11 a.m. at the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Arrangements are under the guidance of Surls Funeral Home in Iowa
Winter Storm Forces Expanded I-35 Closure, Plows Pulled
Hazardous winter weather forced transportation officials to expand closures along Interstate 35 Sunday (12/28) afternoon. The Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Public Safety closed I-35 between Ames and Clear Lake because of icy pavement,
Pres. Trump, Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy say they are ‘close to a potential peace deal’ after meeting in Florida
On Sunday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in the latest attempt to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. The high-stakes meeting comes at a key moment in
Midair helicopter collision in New Jersey leaves one dead, one critically injured
A midair crash involving two helicopters over southern New Jersey claimed one life and left another person in critical condition as of late Sunday morning, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Hammonton, a community of roughly
Bulldog Boys Basketball entering 2026 with clear objectives
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys basketball team is 2-4 and 1-2 in the North Central Conference at the Christmas break. In the final week of games of December, they went 0-3 with losses to Humboldt, #1 (1A) St. Edmond
Clarksville Girls Basketball among Iowa Star North leaders at the holiday break
The Clarksville girls basketball team entered the holiday break with the second best record in the Iowa Star Conference North at 5-1 and 6-2 overall. The Indians are only one game behind #7 (1A) Dunkerton (their only
Jaguars beat Colts with 23-17 win, to keep hopes of AFC South title alive
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence led Jacksonville to a narrow – but crucial – 23-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, keeping Jacksonville in the race for the AFC South title. The Jags victory at Lucas Oil
Broncos emphasizing growth as season reaches break
The Belmond-Klemme girls basketball team is navigating a season defined by growth, resilience and a commitment to getting better with each game. At the holiday break, the Broncos are 1-7 but continue to build toward future success