New Sharon
LATEST NEWS
Iowa Football 2024 Position Primer: Running Back
The college football season is quickly approaching. Today, we are going to take a look at the running back position for Iowa entering the 2024 season. There are a lot of storylines with Iowa's offense surrounding the quarterback spot, but the running back room is very important to this offense having success, and we're going to highlight that today as well as what to expect from this group.
School district changes communication platform for Cardinal parents
Jul. 17—Newton Community School District has switched its parent communications platform from Infinite Campus to ParentSquare. However, families will still use Infinite Campus to register students, pay fees and check grades, among other things. But any messaging to parents will be facilitated through ParentSquare. Kelly Sorenson, an administrative assistant at Newton schools who is in charge ...
Iowa high school baseball state tournament 2024: See IHSAA brackets for all four classes
The Iowa high school baseball season is winding down, which means the IHSAA baseball state tournament is set to begin. Play for all four classes will run from July 22-26. Class 1A and 2A will compete in Carroll, while Class 3A and 4A will play in Cedar Rapids. ...
Does Iowa State Patrol have the 'Best Looking Cruiser'? Cast your vote now
IOWA, USA — Does Iowa State Patrol have the best looking cruiser in the country? That's up to you to decide. Iowa State Patrol is asking Iowans to vote for its photo in the 2024 "Best Looking Cruiser Contest." This is the 11th year the American Association of State Troopers has held the friendly competition.
Verizon shares inside look of network facility that helps connect people after severe weather strikes
DES MOINES, Iowa– Iowa is inching towards a record severe weather year. With 110 tornadoes, flooding, and just recently a confirmed derecho, there are a lot of elements that go into recovery efforts after weather disasters. A major aspect of getting life back to normal post severe weather is the ability for crews, first responders, […]
Tornado formed in Urbandale too fast for advance warning from National Weather Service
Urbandale residents learned the hard way during Monday's tornado that severe weather warnings and outdoor sirens are not perfect systems. Sirens in the area sound automatically when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning. But the weather service's Des Moines metro office confirmed to the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that it...
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
OMAHA — The nation’s largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its “Nebraska-Iowa Area,” putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City. Rhonda Gerrard will continue to...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.