PNS: Iowan Urges Grassley to Subpoena Meta After Daughter’s Suicide
An Iowa mother is asking Senator Chuck Grassley to subpoena Meta for its Instagram algorithms after her 16-year-old daughter took her own life. Katie Townsend says her daughter recorded a video blaming algorithms for damaging her mental
Iowa gas prices jump 34 cents in past week
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose sharply over the past week, while crude oil prices also increased. Regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.13 per gallon statewide Wednesday, according to AAA. That was 34 cents
Hansen Family Hospital summer meal program serves more than 21,000 meals
The Hansen Family Hospital Foundation’s 2026 Summer Meal Program provided more than 21,000 free meals to children in the Iowa Falls and Alden school districts this summer. The program ran from June 2 through Aug. 7 and
Iowa Valley Community College District honors faculty, staff and community partners at annual Iowa Valley Day
An Ellsworth Community College professor and the Barlow Memorial Library in Iowa Falls were recognized during Iowa Valley Community College District’s annual Iowa Valley Day. Professor Mike Rottink of Ellsworth Community College received the Lifelong Learning Award
Wednesday, August 19
Girls Tennis
Double Dual @ Columbus Catholic
Oelwein – 8
Vs. South Hardin – 1
South Hardin – 4
Vs. Union – 5
RADIO IOWA: Fourth District’s McGowan and Dawson on war with Iran
Chris McGowan, the Republican campaigning for Iowa’s fourth congressional district seat, says the federal government must be prudent about waging war, but McGowan isn’t publicly commenting on President Trump’s decision to authorize the use of force against
Joshua Camp joins Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton as new vicar
Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton has a new vicar, Joshua Camp, who is beginning his third year of seminary at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Camp grew up Lutheran in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and attended
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards recognize three area farm families
Three area farm families are among 33 Iowa recipients recognized with the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair Wednesday. The program recognizes farmers and farm
Denver woman arrested on drug charges near Shell Rock
A Denver woman was arrested early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Highway 3 and Center Street in Shell Rock on drug and traffic-related charges. Butler County Sheriff Jason Johnson says 59-year-old Tammy Ruby was stopped just
Aplington Council to consider several building permits and more Wednesday
The Aplington City Council will meet Wednesday. Among action items, they’ll consider several building permit applications, an ADA compliant city website, and post office lease renewal. As part of the police department report, they’ll share information on