Reynolds signs law aimed at strengthening Iowa foster care system
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed new legislation aimed at improving Iowa’s foster care system and supporting families who provide care for children in need. The measure, Senate File 2096, shifts foster parent training to a competency-based model,
Waterloo woman sentenced to 21 years in fatal fentanyl case
A Waterloo woman has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for distributing a mixture of drugs that caused a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors said. Bridgette Marie Washington, 47, was sentenced Monday in U.S.
April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is recognized as Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and support those living with the condition. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors and balance
Tuesday, April 7
Girls Golf
South Hardin – 235
Jesup – 212
@ Denver – 196
Boys Golf
South Hardin – 195
Jesup – 180
@ Denver – 166
Girls Soccer
#12 (1A) Dike-New Hartford – 0
@ #4 (1A) Denver – 3
Humboldt – 5
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 2
Boys Tennis
Triangular @ South Tama County
Grundy Center – 9
@ South Tama County – 0
Grundy Center – 8
Vs. Knoxville – 1
Early morning fire causes smoke damage at Mason City home
An early morning fire caused significant smoke damage to a Mason City residence Tuesday, though no injuries were reported. According to the Mason City Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 1:14 a.m. April 7 to a
Rockwell man charged with insurance fraud and unlicensed adjusting
A Rockwell man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. Authorities say 39-year-old Joseph Starr was charged on March 24 with two counts of acting as a public
Iowa students invited to enter Choose Iowa calendar contest
Iowa students are invited to showcase their artistic talents as part of the state’s America250 celebration. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the 2026 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest, encouraging school-aged students to create artwork that combines
Ellen Countryman of Belmond – Funeral service April 10
Funeral service for 70-year-old Ellen Countryman of Belmond will be Friday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Belmond United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 9 from 5:00
Wet weather limits Iowa fieldwork in early April
Iowa farmers saw limited opportunities for fieldwork as wet and stormy conditions dominated the first full week of April, according to the latest crop progress report. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reported just 2.9 days suitable
Hardin County supervisors set agenda for April 8 meeting
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning in Eldora. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse Large Conference Room. Supervisors will consider approval of a budget appropriations resolution for the 2025-2026 fiscal