Suspect in custody after 4 killed, 9 hospitalized after high school shooting in Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (“GBI”) has confirmed that at least four people were killed, and nine hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia high school. A post on X from the GBI noted that a suspect
Hampton-Dumont-CAL to open NCC play against St. Edmond Thursday
Hampton-Dumont-CAL will begin the North Central Conference volleyball season by hosting St. Edmond Thursday. The 1-0 Bulldogs have just one match under their belts so far, a 3-0 sweep at West Fork on Thursday, August 29. It
Biden administration hits Russia with sanctions over 2024 election misinformation
On Wednesday, the Departments of Justice and Treasury announced sanctions targeting Russian government-sponsored attempts to manipulate U.S. public opinion ahead of the November election. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the sweeping crackdown of efforts by the Russian
AP Volleyball opening NICL-Central by hosting Hudson in ranked matchup
The #8 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball team will have a marquee matchup in Thursday’s home opener. They’ll host #12 (2A) Hudson to begin NICL-Central action. At 7-0, the Falcons have not lost a set. They’re coming off Tuesday’s
Iowa Falls-Alden opening NCC volleyball season at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Thursday
The Iowa Falls-Alden and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows volleyball teams will begin the North Central Conference schedule by meeting in Clarion Thursday. The Cadets (1-2) will have their first action in a week, having last competed at a triangular at
Local NICL cross country teams to begin season at Pine Lake Thursday
Several NICL cross country teams will join some non-conference opponents at the Pine Lake Run hosted by South Hardin Thursday. It’ll be the season opener for Aplington-Parkersburg, Dike-New Hartford, Grundy Center and the hosts after last week’s
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II agrees to record 4-year, $96M contract extension
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Denver Broncos signed cornerback Patrick Surtain II to a record four-year extension worth $96 million overall with $77.5 million in guarantees. Per NFL Network, the pact makes Surtain the highest-paid cornerback
AGWSR hosting NICL-West volleyball opener Thursday
The AGWSR volleyball team will begin conference play Thursday by hosting #10 (1A) Gladbrook-Reinbeck in NICL-West action. The Cougars (3-2) will have their first match in a week. They bounced back from a 1-2 outing at a
Houston Texans sign backup QB Davis Mills to 1-year, $5M extension
The Houston Texans have signed veteran backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year extension worth $5 million. Sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the new contract will keep Mills, 25, in Houston through the 2025 season. Mills
Clarksville Football to Face Dunkerton in Home Opener Thursday
The Clarksville football team will defend its home field for the first time this season as they host Dunkerton in their district opener on Thursday. Clarksville, at 1-1, enters off a 46-7 win in a long trip