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'Tough, smart, kind, empathy:' Andy Beshear praises Kamala Harris at Iowa Democratic event
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear helped rally Iowa Democrats at their biggest fundraiser of the year Saturday night, less than a week after President Joe Biden dramatically upset the 2024 election cycle by ending his reelection campaign and throwing his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Beshear, who delivered the keynote address at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice Celebration, is among the politicians reportedly being vetted as a potential running mate...
A high-tech approach to studying Iowa's future soil health
(Ames) -- Farmers in Iowa are studying interactions between crops, water usage, carbon and nitrogen storage, and how those factors combine to affect longterm soil biodiversity. It's part of a seven-state project in the Midwest. Researchers are looking at the effects of crop combinations on soil and moisture across the...
Wahlert Softball Claims Consolation Championship
The Wahlert Softball team ended the season with a victory and the 3rd place trophy in Class 3A at the State Softball tournament in Fort Dodge. The 3rd ranked Golden Eagles handled top ranked Benton Community 7-1 to win the consolation championship and finish the season 31-11. Julia Roth added...
Tracking some overnight rain chances
The heat continues through the week with temps in the mid-80s. Tuesday will be relatively dry and then another short wave will pass through the area bringing another chance for storms Wednesday and Thursday. The heat will remain through next weekend before backing off for a bit.
Brother’s Market Sports Beat: Saturday, July 27
Two local student-athletes who will soon continue their college track & field careers in the SEC were featured on this week’s edition of the Brother’s Market Sports Beat. Aplington-Parkersburg alumni Sophia Jungling and Megan Johnson discussed their careers and next steps. Jungling is transferring from Northern Iowa to LSU. Johnson is transferring from Central College to Oklahoma.
Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning
The Greene County Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will consider for approval a resolution to award a contract for a bridge replacement on South Grimmell Road over the North Raccoon River. The meeting will take place in person and remotely at 8:30am in the boardroom of the Greene...
Northeast Iowa man killed in Saturday collision
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa – One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision Saturday in northeast Iowa. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to an auto accident around 12:25 pm Saturday at the intersection of 130th Street and Indiana Avenue. Investigators say a 2000 Buick LeSabre driven by Michael John Puff, 80 of Oelwein, was traveling east and a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Connor Scott Jorgensen, 19 of Oelwein, was heading north.
Meet Kyle Grable: University of Iowa’s Newest Assistant Gymnastics Coach with Exceptional Coaching Background
Kyle Grable has joined the University of Iowa gymnastics team as an assistant coach, bringing 17 years of coaching experience, including a successful stint at UCLA where he was recognized for his coaching achievements. Grable coached the UCLA vault squad to a 49.312 season average in 2024. Under his coaching,...
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