Cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket to increase
The cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double, but officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials
Student from Klemme honored with an award during the Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
The 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala was held last week on the NIACC campus. Entrepreneurs and businesses across North Iowa were invited to apply for several award categories. The Student Entrepreneur of the Year award was presented to
Miller, Dean of Hampton – Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation October 11th, 2024
Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation for 87-year-old Dean Miller of Hampton will be Friday, October 11th from 4-6pm at the Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton. Private family burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Dean Miller passed
Hurricane Milton on course to hit Florida as it reaches Category 5 with sustained 180-mph winds
On Monday, Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 — the strongest of the classifications — with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph. The National Hurricane Center (‘NHC’) said Milton has undergone “remarkable” rapid intensification after being upgraded from
House fire reported in Mason City
Sunday at 10:42pm the Mason City Fire Department was called out on the report of a fully involved house fire at 12-11 South Georgia Avenue. No injuries reported. Upon arrival, the front porch was on fire, with
Iowa farmers harvested 31 percent of the state’s soybean crop last week
Corn mature reached 90 percent in Iowa, 6 days behind last year but 5 days ahead of the 5-year average. The latest Iowa Crop Report from the USDA shows that corn harvested for grain reached 22 percent,
Tuesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Becky’s Hallmark in Iowa Falls Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Stinky’s Bar & Grill in Aplington Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban
On Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban while it reviews an appeal from a lower court ruling that had struck down the law. The law had went into effect ater the U.S.
H-D-CAL and North Butler XC Turn in Top 15 Placings at Lake Mills Invite on Monday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL and North Butler cross country teams set multiple new PR’s and season best times enroute to top 15 placings at Lake Mills Invite on Monday. The H-D-CAL girls placed first with a 23 and the
NICL Volleyball Tournament begins Tuesday
The North Iowa Cedar League Volleyball Tournament will begin Tuesday, with four first round and quarterfinal pods taking place around the league. The first matches will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the consolation and quarterfinal rounds.