Severe weather in Iowa forecast: Tornadoes, hail, damaging wind all possible ...
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 08:17 AM courtesy of Top Stories

Keep an eye on the weather if you're heading to the Drake Relays in Des Moines, the World of Outlaws sprint car races in Knoxville, or otherwise planning to be outside on Friday....read more..

This Day In History: 8 cave divers rescued in 1983 after 70 hours below ground
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 08:13 AM courtesy of Top Stories

On this day – more than 40 years ago – a diving team rescued eight spelunkers who'd been trapped in a Kentucky cave for several days....read more..

Eighth grader helps stop school bus after driver passes out behind the wheel
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 08:03 AM courtesy of Top Stories

A tragedy was avoided because of the student's quick thinking, saving 20 other students and the bus driver, school officials said....read more..

Hundreds show up to remember Holly Snowgren, who police say was killed by her...
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 08:02 AM courtesy of Top Stories

Holly Snowgren died from severe injuries on Friday after being taken to a Des Moines hospital that same morning. Des Moines Police say her boyfriend, Derrick Earnest, killed her....read more..

Iowa weather: Severe weather threat returns today
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 07:21 AM courtesy of Top Stories

We are WEATHER ALERT today with the severe weather threat this afternoon and evening. Find out all you need to know in your Storm Team 8 forecast....read more..

Remains found in Missouri identified as Iowa teen missing since 2018
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 07:19 AM courtesy of Top Stories

Missouri Highway Patrol says they've identified human remains found this week as an Iowa teen who went missing in 2018....read more..

Residents weclome to volunteer in tree planting effort in Mason City
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 07:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

The City of Mason City will be planting trees alongside iJag students from Mason City High School on Wednesday, May 1. Resident volunteers are welcome. For more information, contact Joe Bohl of the Mason City Street Department at (641) 421-3675....read more..

TikTok's parent company says it has no plans to sell platform as US ban looms
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 06:23 AM courtesy of Top Stories

The legislation poses the most serious risk to TikTok since U.S. officials began raising concerns about the app in 2020....read more..

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students...
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 04:58 AM courtesy of Top Stories

The University of Southern California's decision to cancel its main graduation ceremony has left students and alumni stunned as protests spread on campuses nationwide....read more..

Trump's lawyers will grill ex-tabloid publisher as 1st week of hush money tri...
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 03:56 AM courtesy of Top Stories

David Pecker will return to the witness stand for the fourth day as defense attorneys try to poke holes in the testimony of the former National Enquirer publisher....read more..

Buffalo Bills open 2nd round with first pick
Posted Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:29 AM courtesy of Top Stories

Buffalo was initially scheduled to open the draft with the 28th selection before moving back four spots in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. When it came time for the Bills to pick at No. 32, they moved back one spot by completing a trade with the Carolina Panthers....read more..

Record-setting 6 QBs taken in the top 12
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:51 PM courtesy of Top Stories

This marked the first time five quarterbacks were drafted in the top 10 and matched the famed 1983 class with six first-rounders in all as teams throughout the league were in search of a big-time passer who can turn the fortunes of a franchise....read more..

Fifth person arrested in connection to death of 2 Kansas moms
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:40 PM courtesy of Top Stories

Paul Grice was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree...read more..

Former Simpson College professor Gowun Park pleads guilty in husband's 2020 k...
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM courtesy of Top Stories

Gowun Park accepted an Alford plea to lesser charges and was sentenced Thursday....read more..

Records broken at Thursday's Drake Relays
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:43 PM courtesy of Top Stories

The Blue Oval saw high-caliber athletes from every level on Thursday....read more..

Lolo Jones ready to race at Drake, still chasing Olympic dreams
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM courtesy of Top Stories

The 41-year-old embraces the steep odds ahead....read more..

Never full: Newton girl struggles with rare genetic disease
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:25 PM courtesy of Top Stories

A Newton family finally has hope for 9-year-old Carly Eddy's health after insurance approved an extremely expensive drug to treat her rare genetic disease....read more..

Get the facts: How Iowa representatives voted on federal investments used to ...
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:21 PM courtesy of Top Stories

Rep. Randy Feenstra and Rep. Zach Nunn were both in Iowa Tuesday praising infrastructure projects....read more..

Iowa weather: Severe storms expected Friday
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 09:38 PM courtesy of Top Stories

Rain chances and strong winds return today with the severe weather threat tomorrow. How long these strong storm chances will stick around in your Storm Team 8 forecast....read more..

Former Iowa deputy settles civil rights complaint against sheriff, county
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 09:18 PM courtesy of Top Stories

Former Webster County deputy Amy Stringer filed a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission alleging she faced retaliation and was eventually forced to resign from the department after she reported another deputy for alleged inappropriate and illegal actions....read more..

About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never re...
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 08:56 PM courtesy of Top Stories

About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who aren't yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income....read more..

Clear Lake health aide accused of falsifying records, taking client funds
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 01:30 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

Worker is not entitled to unemployment benefits, an Iowa judge has ruled....read more..

Mason City Senior Activity Center to host two-day fundraiser sale
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:36 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

The Mason City Senior Activity Center will hold a fundraiser sale May 3-4....read more..

Mason City High School jazz bands to perform on April 29
Posted Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 12:45 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

Mason City High School Jazz Bands I and II will present Dimensions in Jazz 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the Performance Hall located in the FEMA Safe Room on the MCHS campus....read more..

Mason City breaks ground on Prairie Rock Bike Park, a future outdoor destination
Posted Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 04:51 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

Mason City held a groundbreaking for the new Prairie Rock Bike Park on North Elm Drive. The bike park connects over 20 miles of Mason City trails with the 450 acre Lime Creek Nature Conservancy,...read more..

STEM festival returns, giving children hands-on experience to future careers
Posted Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 07:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

The North Iowa Area Community College gymnasium offered its space to a younger generation Wednesday with the return of the North Iowa STEM Festival....read more..

Downtown business owners fear apartment construction will cause parking problems
Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 at 03:15 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

Downtown business owners addressed parking and safety concerns with City staff and Council members in last Tuesday's meeting. Business owners felt staff and officials had not been transparent....read more..

Award winners announced for Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Area Show: 49
Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 at 01:24 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

Mary Ann Marreel of Osage won best in show at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum's Area Show: 49 competition for her charcoal drawing "The Praying Man."...read more..

Iowa Dept. of Insurance and AARP to host Stop the Scammers event
Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:03 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group

The public is invited to join the Iowa Department of Insurance & Financial Services and AARP for a free educational Stop the Scammers event, according to a press release....read more..