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Northeast Iowa creek has second mystery fish kill
About 40,000 fish died in Crane Creek last week, but it's unclear what killed them. (Photo courtesy of Iowa DNR) For the second time in a little more than a year, something has killed thousands of fish in a northeast Iowa creek without leaving obvious clues to identify it, according to state conservation officers.
Rock Rapids man jailed for insurance fraud
ROCK RAPIDS—A 41-year-old rural Rock Rapids man was arrested Wednesday, July 24, by a Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputy on warrants for first-degree fraudulent practice and insurance fraud — presenting false information. The arrest of Justin Dennis Fastert stemmed from him submitting to an insurance company multiple...
Sioux Center Chamber gift card sale July 30
SIOUX CENTER—For the first time outside of the holiday season the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce is hosting a gift card sale. The We Dig Progress gift card sale offers chamber gift cards at 15 percent discount. Through the sale, taking place noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Center Mall in Sioux Center, purchasers may get up to three $100 Visa gift cards. Purchasers will pay $255 for three $100 visa gift cards (or $85 per $100 gift card) that can be redeemed at more than 80 participating chamber businesses. Only cash or check will be accepted to make the purchase.
New terminal at Mason City airport officially opens
(ABC 6 News) — Mason City, IA and it’s airport celebrated a new addition on Wednesday. Officials held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the newly built terminal. The new terminal gives travelers a more 21st century traveling experience, from those coming and going from the River City. It...
LMHS Class of 1969 holds 55th reunion
The LMHS Class of 1969 held their 55th reunion Saturday, July 13, at Helgeson Drainage, Lake Mills. Members of the class who were present are pictured above, front row, (L-R): Kris (Hope) Olson, Bonnie (Ramsey) Rodberg, Barb (Albertson) Jacobson, Jane (Skogen) Smith, Wendy (Witham) Bendickson, LaDonna (Peterson) Rognes, Sue (Reindal) Ostrander, Nancy (Gertsen) Braden, Jean (Kloster) Miller, and Al Thompson. Second row: Ron Miller, Rosalie (Knudtson) Helgeson, Steve Nelson, Dennis Peterson, Darwin Groe, Mark Furness, Ray Harang, Larry Martinson, Darris Peterson, Roger Rogstad, Mike Helgeson, Steve Abele, John Arthur, John Grunhovd, Bruce Anderson, Gary Helgeson. In attendance but not pictured: Mary (Stensrud) Beshir and Dave Brue.
York man under investigation for potential child enticement
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) - A mother’s accusation and an interview with two girls have police suspicious of a York man. Authorities are working to examine any potential evidence on the electronic devices of a 65-year-old York man. A search warrant, filed on Tuesday, details a strange series of accusations...
Sheriff's wife facing charges after assaulting her daughter
Hall County, Neb. — The wife of a local sheriff has been charged with assaulting her daughter. Daniela Deaver, 53, of Ord, is charged in Hall County Court with third-degree assault causing bodily injury. She is the wife of Greeley County Sheriff Paul Deaver. Court records do not list...
Fans Defending Caitlin Clark Amid Iowa Teammate, Close Friend Jada Gyamfi's Controversial Live Stream
Social media is buzzing after current Iowa Hawkeyes player (and close friend of Caitlin Clark) Jada Gyamfi posted a live stream that included multiple insensitive "jokes" at the expense of Angel Reese and Brittney Griner. The "jokes" were made by two men off-screen (one of which is Jack ...
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
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