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Dike-New Hartford, Grundy Center meeting in marquee 1A matchup
In a matchup between two teams expected to be among the best in Class 1A this season, the defending champion #3 (1A) Grundy Center football team will host #1 (1A) Dike-New Hartford Friday to begin the season. The Spartans are coming off last year’s 13-0 season, and have won 26...
Former Dubuque Saints, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed in bike accident
Former Dubuque Fighting Saints and NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother died in a tragic accident in New Jersey on Thursday. The two were riding bikes back in their hometown for their sister's wedding and were hit by a drunk driver. New Jersey state troopers said the brothers...
Breyfogle takes over as G-R secondary principal
REINBECK – Students at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District’s secondary building were greeted by at least one new face as they began classes this past Monday – recently hired 7-12 Principal Dan Breyfogle. Breyfogle, 47, was hired over the summer following Anjuli Myers’s resignation. Myers had served as...
Caitlin Clark Issues Hilarious Demand to Former Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall
Caitlin Clark is very good at being a supportive teammate, but sometimes she can also be the demanding one, which is exactly what she was to Gabbie Marshall on social media Thursday. However, Kate Martin came in with the love. Clark and Martin were teammates with Marshall at Iowa. The three were ...
Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in July
(Des Moines) Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born July 30 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with foster families until permanent placement is determined. This brings the overall total to 71 infants since the law went into effect more than two decades ago. This is the fifth case so far in 2024. In 2023, ten infants were relinquished to HHS custody under the Safe Haven Act.
Why Are Egg Prices Going up in Eastern Iowa?
Egg prices are increasing in eastern Iowa...again!. This is something we've seen and something we've been through before here in eastern Iowa but what is the reasoning behind this? Is it the standard "supply chain" problem we've grown accustomed to hearing? Is it because of the bird flu? Maybe it's a combination of all of these things. What's the biggest cause behind the increase in price this time?
Iowans Express Concern Over Distracted Driving
(Des Moines) For the second consecutive year, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and Iowa State Patrol collaborated at the Iowa State Fair to survey attendees on cell phone use while driving. The survey, conducted with over 1,300 Iowans from nearly every county, revealed significant concerns about distracted driving. Despite...
Five Members of a Burglary Ring Accused Of Targeting Rural Iowa Pharmacies
(Undated) Dozens of individuals from Houston, Texas, are facing charges in connection with over 200 pharmacy thefts across 31 states, including rural areas of Nebraska and Iowa. The thefts, totaling an estimated 12 million dollars worth of controlled substances, were part of a trend that began in Arkansas and spread to multiple states. The stolen drugs, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, and Xanax, were taken back to Houston and resold. Officials emphasize that these crimes have real victims who depend on their prescription medications and urge the public only to take medications prescribed by a medical professional.
Fairport Fish Hatchery develops new education pavilion
A new education pavilion is under construction at the Fairport Fish Hatchery near Muscatine. It’s meant to complement the trails and old sites used for education. The pavilion is set to have timelines, historical pictures and mussel samples to educate people on the history of the pearl button industry, as well as mussels.
Secretary Naig reflects on the Farm Progress Show
Not only do we enjoy the Farm Progress Show for the innovation that is showcased, but we also get a chance to hear from ag policymakers and talk about the issues that face the industry. There was no shortage of those conversations at the Boone site this year. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was there, as was House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania. The Farm Bill and the ag economy were hot topics discussed.
Iowa high school football Week 1: Here's how to stream and listen to games in central Iowa
The 2024 Iowa high school football season begins in earnest Friday, and some of the state's best matchups are in central Iowa. If you can't make it out to a stadium this week, there are ways to watch and listen to many of central Iowa's top games. Here's a rundown of several...
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