This month is National Safe Digging Month

April is National Safe Digging Month, and the Iowa Utilities Board is joining with other organizations in reminding excavators, operators, and residents that Iowa’s One Call law requires the use of the online One Call notification system
Butler Supervisors meet Tuesday

The Butler County Board of Supervisors tomorrow will consider fiscal year 2025 funding requests, and will consider approval of the secondary roads budget and 5 year program with the Iowa Department of Transportation. The Butler County Board
Local Schedule/Results – Monday, April 8
Girls Golf East Marshall @ AGWSR – 4:15 p.m. Medalist: Runner-up: Belmond-Klemme North Union @ Garner-Hayfield-Ventura – 4:15 p.m. Medalist: Runner-up: Clarksville Tripoli @ Dunkerton – 4:15 p.m. Medalist: Runner-up: Hudson @ DNH/AP – 3:00 p.m. Medalist:
FAA investigating after engine cover of Southwest Airlines flight detaches during takeoff

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing Sunday morning after the engine cover detached during takeoff, striking the wing flap. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was scheduled to fly
Suspect arrested in arson at Senator Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office

According to the Department of Justice, a suspect was arrested on Sunday in connection with a fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office and is being investigated as arson. Per NBC News, Shant Soghomonian, 35, also known
Aplington-Parkersburg spring sports update – 4/8/24

The AP/DNH boys soccer team went 3-0 and placed first at a round robin tournament at Postville Saturday. The United defeated Clayton Ridge 9-2, Cascade 8-1 and Postville 3-2. In the opener against Clayton Ridge, AP/DNH led
South Carolina defeats Iowa, wins women’s NCAA championship to complete perfect season

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in an 87-75 win in the women’s NCAA tournament title game, winning their third national title in seven tournaments, and second in three seasons (per ESPN.) South Carolina also
Safety Kyle Dugger agrees to 4-year, $58M contract extension with the New England Patriots

Sources tell ESPN that the New England Patriots and safety Kyle Dugger have agreed to a four-year, $58M contract extension. The Pats had placed a $13.8 million transition tag on Dugger last month, restricting his free agency.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher separate after 14 years of marriage

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced their separation after 14 years of marriage. A joint Instagram statement by the couple read: “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our
Anya Taylor-Joy confirms marriage to musician Malcolm McRae 2 years ago

Anya Taylor-Joy confirmed that she secretly married Malcolm McRae two years ago, taking to Instagram to share previously-unseen photos of her gothic-inspired New Orleans wedding on April 1, 2022. Taylor-Joy posted photos from her big day which