Grundy Center, Dike-New Hartford appearing in 1A semifinals today

The #1 (1A) Grundy Center and #2 (1A) Dike-New Hartford football teams will play in 1A semifinals inside the UNI-Dome as part of a doubleheader that’ll air on 99 The Wave today. The Spartans will take on
14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire in New Jersey

A 14-year-old has been charged with allegedly starting one of the several wildfires that spread across New Jersey over the last month amid severe drought conditions in the region. Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the
Falcon Boys Basketball to feature new-look lineup

The Aplington-Parkersburg boys basketball team will begin practices on Monday, and will continue to strive to meet the standard of excellence that previous teams have set. Head Coach Aaron Thomas says the early practices will be crucial
Mike Holm gearing up for first year as IFA Boys Basketball Head Coach

When the Iowa Falls-Alden boys basketball team begins practices next week, it’ll have a new head coach. Mike Holm is getting set to take over the program after previously serving as an assistant. “I am really excited
Tampa Bay Rays will play home games at Yankees spring training site in 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their regular-season home games in 2025 at George Steinbrenner Field — the New York Yankees’ spring training site. The Rays posted on their social media pages: “We are thrilled to play
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn coming out of retirement, returning to U.S. ski team

Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn announced Thursday that she is ending her retirement and will join the U.S. Ski Team. Vonn, 40, made the announcement on her social media platforms and through a news release from the U.S.
CBS to air ‘Making of Gladiator II’ special on Nov. 18

CBS will present The Making of Gladiator II, a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of Paramount Pictures’ feature film, Gladiator II, from director Ridley Scott. Gladiator II is the sequel to the iconic Oscar Best Picture-winning
Craig Melvin to replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’ show

NBC News anchor and broadcast journalist Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, taking over for Kotb following her departure on Jan. 10. Melvin, 45, will co-anchor the program alongside Savannah Guthrie.