EAB now found in every county in Iowa
The Emerald ash borer, or EAB, an ash tree-killing insect, has now been confirmed in all of Iowa’s 99 counties, with positive confirmation coming from the last county, Emmet County. EAB was unknown for North America until
Ballet Des Moines to perform in Hampton Sunday
The Franklin County Arts Council is inviting the public to attend a performance by members of Ballet Des Moines Sunday at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton. The event will include a video presentation, dance demonstrations, and music
Friday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Black Sheep Coffee Baa in GreeneToday’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Schuck Realty of ParkersburgToday’s winner will receive: T&L Pizza Plus Gift Certificate(Pick up gift at
Cleveland Guardians beat NY Yankees 7-5 in Game 3 of ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the NY Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Serie with a 7-5 victory in extra innings on Thursday night at Progressive Field. Cleveland tied the game in the ninth-inning with
Los Angeles Dodgers take 3-1 NLCS lead after beating NY Mets with 10-2 win
The Los Angeles Dodgers are just one win away from advancing to the World Series after defeating the NY Mets with a score of 10-2 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night
Midwest chicken farmers struggle to feed flocks after sudden closure of processor
Dozens of farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are scrambling to feed their flocks after a struggling organic broiler chicken producer abruptly closed a year after getting a $39 million federal loan. Pure Prairie Poultry shuttered its
Biden administration forgives $4.5B in student debt for over 60,000 public service workers
The White House announced an additional $4.5 billion in student debt relief for approximately 60,000 public service borrowers – including teachers, nurses, firefighters and others — bringing the number of public service workers to get relief during
Vokes wins conference title, several others earn all-conference at NICL Cross Country Championships
Grundy Center junior Emerson Vokes crossed the finish line in 15:34, and won the individual title at Thursday’s North Iowa Cedar League Cross Country Championships at Jesup Golf & Country Club. It wasn’t a PR, but Vokes
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by Israeli forces
Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a press release that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli military’s operation in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. Sinwar had been credited as the mastermind behind the
Bulldog Football going for first district win at Charles City Friday
*photo courtesy of Molly Bird The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will go for its first district win of the season when it visits Charles City for Friday’s Week 8 game, which will air on 104.9 KLMJ. The Bulldogs