Reynolds announces statewide “Claim Your Future” initiative for seniors

More than 37,000 high school seniors across Iowa will soon receive letters in the mail as part of a new statewide effort to help students plan for life after graduation. Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department
Grundy Center council set agenda for March 16 meeting

The Grundy Center City Council will meet in regular session Monday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall council chamber. The council will consider a request from Crystal Davis of South Porch Cider Company to
Sharlene Denholm of Iowa Falls – Funeral service March 23

Funeral service for 81 year old Sharlene Denholm of Iowa Falls will be Monday (3/23/26) at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Parkersburg.
State treasurer launches ISave 529 spring education savings giveaway

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging families to begin planning for future education costs through the ISave 529 Spring Giveaway. The giveaway will award one lucky Iowan a $529 contribution to a child’s ISave 529 account.
Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ lead the list of winners

The 98th Academy Awards delivered a night of major victories and notable milestones, taking place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by Conan O’Brien and broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, the ceremony celebrated a
Six U.S. airmen killed after refueling aircraft crash in Iraq are identified by Pentagon

The U.S. Department of Defense has identified the six American airmen who were killed when a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed Thursday in western Iraq during a mission supporting operations connected to the conflict with Iran.
IDF says brother of suspect in Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah commander killed in strike

Israel’s military said Sunday that the brother of the man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue earlier this week was a Hezbollah commander killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. In a statement posted online, the Israel
North Central Conference all-conference boys basketball teams announced

The North Central Conference all-conference boys basketball teams have been released. Local selections: First Team Chaz Lane, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Brady Harr, Hampton-Dumont-CAL Third Team Huxley Lingenfelter, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Caden Woods, Hampton-Dumont-CAL
Bryson DeChambeau wins LIV Golf Singapore playoff title

Bryson DeChambeau captured the LIV Golf Singapore championship on Sunday after a dramatic playoff that ended when Canada’s Richard T. Lee missed a short par putt that would have extended the duel. DeChambeau forced the playoff by
Cardinals sign veteran returner Devin Duvernay to 1-year contract worth $2.5M

The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran wide receiver and return specialist Devin Duvernay, worth $2.5 million. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz: “Sources: Former #Bears All-Pro WR/returner Devin Duvernay is signing with