It sometimes takes a disaster to make you realize how many things you still remember. As I drove through my hometown Saturday morning, it just hit.
The former Columbus Catholic star was taken in the second round with the 53rd overall pick by the Washington Commanders Friday.
The practice of sedating people detained by police is quietly spreading across the nation, illustrating an often-hidden way fatal police encounters end: not by gunfire but with the silent use of a medical syringe.
Additional tornadoes are possible in Iowa this evening along with hail, damaging wind, and flooding. And the chance for all these hazards will continue on Sunday as well. Get the latest on the timing and threats for both days in our updated forecast.
The state auditor's office must do more to justify its decision to withhold from public release emails between his office and two journalists, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled.
Odebolt, Iowa, native Cooper DeJean was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night.
Showers and storms are likely in Iowa late Thursday night through Friday evening. Damaging hail and wind could occur in spots. Isolated flooding and tornadoes can't be ruled out. Meteorologist Matt Holiner has the details in our latest forecast.
As April unfolds as the Month of the Young Child, it’s important to emphasize the profound impact of early childhood programs. Turnbull Child Development Center in Shenandoah has played an integral role in contributing significantly to the shaping of the future generation.
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
Three dedicated students from Essex High School have achieved an impressive milestone this month by earning their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications.
In a display of community support, the Essex Child Center recently hosted a highly successful fundraiser, “Breakfast with Bekka,” to gather funds for a new building.
FTC Chair Lina Khan heard from Iowa farmers Saturday who want her to investigate Koch Industries' plans to buy one of the state's largest fertilizer companies.
Area education agencies, tax cuts, immigration enforcement and school safety were among the major new bills that came out of the Legislature this year.
Tracy Lovett and the Sidney Brew Crew are gearing up to host the second annual "Peace, Love, & Mushrooms" vendor fair in Sidney on Saturday, April 27.
Leading Republicans said "big and bold ideas" were put into law this year, while Democratic leaders said changes will make life harder for Iowans.
The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the sale of gasoline containing a higher blend of ethanol for the third summer in a row.
Critics argued the accelerated cuts would hurt schools and other public services.
Following a strong Combine performance in Indianapolis, the former All-Big Ten defensive lineman at Iowa is unsure and unconcerned about what it will mean when the draft begins next week.
After years of trying, legislators sent a bill on traffic cameras to Gov. Kim Reynolds to sign.
Kate Martin was selected 18th overall by the defending champions.
Stormy conditions are forecast in Iowa late Monday night through early Tuesday night. Damaging wind, hail, and flooding are expected in spots. A few tornadoes could occur as well. Get all the details on the timing and hazards in our updated forecast.
Stormy weather is in the forecast for Nebraska and western Iowa beginning Monday evening. Damaging hail and wind are expected in spots. Tornadoes and flooding can't be ruled out. Get all the details on the timing and hazards in our weather update.
Not only are more kids playing basketball, they have more access than ever.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies. But that hasn’t been the case.
A woman was found dead in Iowa, and authorities said a person of interest in the case, along with a 13-year-old girl, drove toward the Madison area.
The law is currently blocked, but the state is asking the court to remove the injunction.
Opponents of the bill have organized protests and said they are planning to try to block the law in court.
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark won the John R. Wooden Award for the second straight year as the nation's top women's college basketball player on Tuesday.
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Clarinda High School's prom, held on April 27 at the Clarinda High School, embraced the stylishness and charm of Old Hollywood as its theme.
A man who was hurt during Friday's tornado in Minden has died of his injuries. He is the only known fatality from a severe storm outbreak in Nebraska and Iowa.
Homeowners aged 65 or older are eligible for a property tax exemption worth $3,250 for the assessment year beginning Jan. 1, 2023. In subsequent years, the exemption will double.
Shenandoah’s Veterans Memorial Museum bids farewell to its longtime director, George Gibson, who has dedicated 15 years of service to preserving the military heritage of the community. As he passes the torch to the new director, Pam Belnap, the museum reflects on its journey and looks forward to new endeavors.
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The Shenandoah boys 4x100-meter relay team broke their own school record by .3 seconds, and finished 18th Saturday at the Drake Relays.
Jerzee Knight was part of both events that the Clarinda girls track and field team competed in at the Drake Relays Friday and Saturday.
The Shenandoah girls tennis team dropped a 6-3 home decision Saturday against Lewis Central.
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Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles, federal health officials said.
Three women who underwent "vampire facials" at a New Mexico spa have reportedly contracted HIV. This is the first case of HIV to come from cosmetic injections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vampire facial technique became popular after Kim Kardashian…
Britney Spears settles legal dispute with estranged father, bringing ultimate end to conservatorship
Britney Spears has reached a settlement with her estranged father more than two years after the court-ordered termination of a conservatorship that had given him control of her life, their attorneys said.
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