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Watch: Preseason TD passes by Cutter Woods
South Carolina quarterback commitment Cutter Woods posted a couple of clips from Westside High School's preseason scrimmage against Powdersville earlier this month. Woods, a three-star who's ranked No. 41 among all quarterbacks in the class of 2025, shared a couple of different looks at his two 60-yard touchdown passes. Check out this link from Hudl to see some of Woods' first throws of the 2024 season.
Sioux Center Christian plans to hire SRO
SIOUX CENTER—The application will soon be available for a second school resource officer position in Sioux Center. This role would be dedicated to Sioux Center Christian School with current SRO Kyle Munneke focusing on the Sioux Center School District. Both would work together to make sure programs and any investigations work smoothly as well as be part of the regular patrol with the Sioux Center Police Department during the summer months.
iHeartMedia Des Moines’s 1040 WHO Names Emery Songer New On-Air Personality for “Emery On Iowa”
IHeartMedia Des Moines’ NewsRadio 1040 WHO, “We are YOUR Voice of Iowa!” announced today that Emery Songer will launch the new show “Emory on Iowa,” effective immediately. “Emory on Iowa” broadcasts weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The new show on 1040...
Wayne Area Legacy Fund announces the 'Gratitude Challenge'
During two separate events last week, the Wayne Area Legacy Fund (WALF) announced its latest fundraising campaign aimed at growing its unrestricted endowment. With an impressive $200,000 already raised, the campaign is well on its way to reaching its ambitious goal of $300,000 by Dec. 31, 2026. This initiative, known as the "Gratitude Challenge," is a pivotal effort to secure charitable resources and continued growth of the Wayne Area community.
Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann’s humble $275k Nebraska home revealed – but new wife isn’t listed on deed
JANA Duggar and her new husband, Stephen Wissmann, are moving into a modest Nebraska home after tying the knot in Arkansas. Jana, 34, married longtime friend Stephen, 31, on Thursday, August 15, in Prarie Grove, Arkansas, in front of 500 loved ones. The Counting On alum revealed they purchased a “little house” in Nebraska that they have […]
Pleasant Hill police release more details about body found in Des Moines River
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Investigators are working to identify a body that was discovered in the Des Moines River in Pleasant Hill Thursday night. According to Pleasant Hill Fire Chief Jamie Xayavong, people fishing in the area of the Vandalia Boat ramp saw what appeared to be a body and called 911 around 7:15 p.m. […]
Minerva 'the Marketing Dog' at the Nebraska Humane Society passes away
OMAHA, Neb. — Minerva, "the Marketing Dog," a staple at the Nebraska Humane Society died peacefully Friday morning, the shelter said on social media. "Minnie" was taken in by CEO Pam Wiese after being handed out of a car window in the shelter's parking lot and "they've been an inseparable pair since," NHS said on Facebook.
Although Known for Confession, Catholic Church Remains Bad at It
Don’t let the setting fool you. Sugarcane may take place in Canada, but the bloody crime scene fingerprints track all the way here to Nebraska. The documentary is a haunting, wildly upsetting attempt to hold the Catholic Church to account for its mistreatment of Native American populations. “Good luck with that,” says several thousand years of history.
Tiffin man dies in work-related accident at Iowa City golf course
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Update: A GoFundMe has been created for the family of 38-year-old Christopher "Chris" Plowman of Tiffin, according to officials with the fundraising platform. Plowman died while working at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City, according to the GoFundMe. As of 10 p.m. on...
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
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