This Day in History: US begins war in Iraq in 2003 with explosions in Baghdad
Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 04:23 AM courtesy of Top Stories


In 2003, the U.S. initiated war on Iraq over claims that Saddam Hussein was building weapons of mass destruction....read more..

Number of Black major leaguers remains historically low
Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:30 AM courtesy of Top Stories


A study found African American players represented just 6.2% of players on MLB opening day rosters in 2023, down from 7.2% in 2022. Both figures were the lowest since the study began in 1991, when 18% of MLB players were Black....read more..

Buffalo babies born in Pennsylvania park
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:21 PM courtesy of Top Stories


A herd of buffalo has lived in the area for nearly 100 years...read more..

Powerball jackpot jumps to $645 million; Here are tonight's winning numbers
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:07 PM courtesy of Top Stories


The latest jackpot has an estimated cash value of $307.3 million....read more..

4 charged with kidnapping, willful injury for abuse of family member
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM courtesy of Top Stories


According to the Story County Sheriff's Office, an investigation was launched after an adult man was admitted to an area hospital in January with severe and life-threatening injuries and signs of malnutrition — he weighed only 70 pounds....read more..

Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Ho...
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:02 PM courtesy of Top Stories


Negotiators from Congress and the White House are scrambling to complete work on funding government agencies for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend....read more..

Richard Simmons apologizes for 'confusion' after social media posts spark con...
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 09:59 PM courtesy of Top Stories


Simmons said his posts were meant to be about "how we should embrace every day that we have."...read more..

Northeast mixmaster to close overnight all week
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 09:43 PM courtesy of Top Stories


The northeast mixmaster will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. all week. There will be a marked detour....read more..

Perry leaders already working to find new jobs for Tyson pork plant employees
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 09:22 PM courtesy of Top Stories


City leaders say they're also talking with Tyson about the future of the plant....read more..

Gardner Museum heist remains unsolved 34 years later
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 09:17 PM courtesy of Top Stories


It's been 34 years since thieves stole more than a dozen works of art during a 1990 heist in Boston. It remains the most tantalizing art heist mystery in the world....read more..

Iowa missionaries serving in Haiti flee island to escape growing unrest
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 09:16 PM courtesy of Top Stories


Christine Gabhart says it took three hours to drive 35 miles from their home in Haiti to the Dominican Republic border gates to escape. They didn't want to leave and return to Iowa, but they worried about their safety after escalating violence....read more..

Red-tailed hawk with a rare condition is surviving, in part, due to 'love,' b...
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 09:08 PM courtesy of Top Stories


Through wildlife cams, scientists have their eyes on a mating pair of red-tailed hawks. The female, who is called Angel, has a rare condition and is believed to be surviving thanks to the help of her mate, a hawk called Tom....read more..

Iowa Weather: Cool start to the week ahead of a changing weather pattern mid-...
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 08:27 PM courtesy of Top Stories


A chilly start to the week, but a brief warmup is expected in the short term. Find out when temperatures cool off again and chances of precipitation make a return in your full forecast....read more..

Iowa Senate passes AEA reform bill
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 08:24 PM courtesy of Top Stories


The Senate spent hours Monday in fiery and emotional debate before the bill passed in a 28-22 vote. Six Republicans joined all Democrats in opposing it -- all other Senate Republicans voted yes....read more..

United CEO tries to reassure customers following multiple safety incidents
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 08:20 PM courtesy of Top Stories


Passengers seeing a series of bad headlines about the airline and its Boeing jets may consider booking away from the airline. United, in its letter, is trying to prevent customers from leaving....read more..

Deadly house fire under investigation in Jasper County
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 08:14 PM courtesy of Top Stories


The remains will be taken to the Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office in Ankeny for identification and autopsy....read more..

Officials identify Iowa man who died after falling into bonfire
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 08:12 PM courtesy of Top Stories


The person who was found dead on a sandbar along the Cedar River in Black Hawk County earlier this month has been identified....read more..

Changes coming to the real estate industry will affect Iowa homebuyers
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 07:59 PM courtesy of Top Stories


For some first-time homebuyers, having to pay their own agent’s commission could stretch an already tight budget....read more..

Iowa Athletics prepare to host 5 basketball games in 6 days as March Madness ...
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 07:19 PM courtesy of Top Stories


"There's never a shortage of people, it's always just finding the right people," said Josh Berka, an assistant athletic director....read more..

BIG FISH: This massive catch at the Lake of the Ozarks just 'snagged' a man a...
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 06:41 PM courtesy of Top Stories


His first time ever "snagging" and a Kansas man walked away with a world record after catching a massive paddlefish....read more..

Former West Hancock teacher receives 30 days in jail for inappropriate conduct
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 03:45 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


A former West Hancock School District music teacher was sentenced Friday for harassment in the third degree stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student....read more..

Bolan Trinity United Methodist Church to hold luncheon fundraiser
Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 at 03:37 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


Bolan Trinity United Methodist Church, 4214 Tulip Lane, Kensett, will be hosting a public Baked Potato Lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, March 24....read more..

Waylon Brown updates constituents
Posted Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 04:52 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


Next week is the second legislative deadline of the year. This means we spent most of our time focusing on subcommittee and committee meetings this week to move bills from the House of Representatives through the Senate. One of the…...read more..

JENSEN: Lots of fishing options
Posted Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 08:45 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


In some areas, anglers have no problem finding a place to go fishing at any time of the year. There might be times when the fishing can be better, but those folks always or almost always can find a place…...read more..

WASHBURN: Iowa’s spring turkey hunt is just around the corner
Posted Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 05:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


The first segment of Iowa’s five-part, spring turkey season kicks off April 5 with the opening of the annual special Youth Season, followed by the first segment of the regular hunting seasons on April 8. The regular season’s fourth and…...read more..

Clarion man pleads guilty in federal court for illegal possession of a firearm
Posted Friday, March 15, 2024 at 09:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


A Clarion man pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession in federal court Monday....read more..

Yvonne Willis: Mason City artist, poet finds solace after unimaginable loss
Posted Friday, March 15, 2024 at 08:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


At her Mason City gallery, Yvonne's Art and 'Tings, the southwest wall is dedicated to her late son's work, along with some pieces from her youngest daughter, Roneeka, a Mason City High School graduate....read more..

Mason City man claims $250,000 prize on scratch ticket
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 04:15 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


A Mason City man has won a $250,000 lottery prize....read more..

Pleasant View Road will be closed twice next week for construction work
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 08:25 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


Pleasant View Road will be closed twice next week for construction work, city of Madison and Middleton officials said....read more..

Democrat Rich Lorence announces campaign for Iowa Senate District 30
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 08:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group


Rich Lorence (D) has announced he has filed to run for Senate District 30 in Northern Iowa....read more..

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