Chelsea man facing slew of assault charges for alleged violence against young children
The defendant allegedly burned one child with a cigarette lighter and another with what appeared to be a heated fork.
May 26, 2026Open source
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Chelsea plans '39-day party' for World Cup, but still awaits FIFA license
FIFA has yet to grant several Massachusetts communities approval to show World Cup matches in a public setting this summer.
May 22, 2026Open source
Man charged with burning 2-year-old son with cigarette lighter, smothering 3-year-old nephew
A Massachusetts man is facing a dozen charges after prosecutors say he burned his 2-year-old son with a cigarette lighter and assaulted his 3-year-old nephew...
May 22, 2026Open source
Prosecutors detail disturbing child abuse allegations against Mass. man
Chelsea man held without bail after prosecutors detailed disturbing child abuse allegations involving his son and nephew.
May 22, 2026Open source
‘Smooth Smith’ takes the mic: High Point principal writes rap song to hype students for EOGs
Ferndale Middle School Principal Dr. Chelsea Smith wrote and recorded a rap music video to encourage students before their end-of-grade assessments.
May 19, 2026Open source
Does Chelsea Clinton's Boston Marathon bib number hold a political reference?
Chelsea Clinton's name didn't appear in the Boston Marathon's results page, but her bib number pulled up a name with U.S. political connotations.
May 19, 2026Open source
New Orleans Clerk Chelsey Napoleon appears in court after suing city leaders over her position
The Orleans Parish Clerk of Court appeared in a Baton Rouge court Monday after she sued New Orleans city leaders over resolutions regarding her position with...
May 18, 2026Open source
John Gardner's Life in Prison, 4 Years Later
The man whose face – and scowl – San Diegans will forever remember in connection to the murders of two teens looks different these days – a stark contr...
May 18, 2026Open source
Michigan PromSaline packs Robin Hills Farm for masquerade-themed promAbout 700 celebrated prom at the weddi...
Michigan PromSaline packs Robin Hills Farm for masquerade-themed promAbout 700 celebrated prom at the wedding venue and golf course just outside Chelsea.Jaco...
May 18, 2026Open source
Exonerated Chelsea man is suing for $1 million after 34 years in prison
Rosa is suing for the maximum $1 million allowed under state law, a cap which some exonerees are calling on state lawmakers to raise.
May 18, 2026Open source
‘Love Is Blind' Season 4 stars Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah announce divorce after 4 years of marriage
The reality television stars shared separate statements about how “grateful” they are for their years together.
May 17, 2026Open source
'Love Is Blind' Stars Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin Split
Love may be blind ... but it's not always meant to last. On Friday, Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin announced they're calling it quits 4 years after tying t...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Authorities looking for missing child from Toledo
Police say a Toledo girl reported missing has been reunited with her family.
May 28, 2026Open source
Abraham Lincoln boys basketball duo commits to two Iowa colleges
Abraham Lincoln boys basketball duo commits to two Iowa colleges
May 1, 2026Open source
GUEST COLUMN: Did Mason City help inspire Lincoln Logs?
The Mason City High School Marching Band plays "76 Trombones" in the North Iowa Band Festival Parade on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Iowa Supreme Court split decision dismisses officer-involved shooting lawsuit
Davenport resident Robert Mitchell was shot and killed by Scott County Deputy Greg Hill during a traffic stop on October 23, 2018.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former eastern Iowa city clerk sentenced in theft case
Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has been sentenced for theft and improper spending.
May 30, 2026Open source
NutriSport closing its Iowa City location less than a year after opening
The store cites rising costs and reduced summer traffic as contributing factors to the closure.
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines East senior Kiya James ready to play softball on the big stage at UCLA
From Des Moines to the West Coast, Kiya James makes history as Iowa's first softball player to earn a scholarship to UCLA. 🌟 Find out her incredible story!
May 30, 2026Open source
Volunteers at Hy-Vee pack hygiene kits for service members
Volunteers at Hy-Vee in West Des Moines assembled hygiene kits for active-duty service members stationed in Iowa and four other states.
May 29, 2026Open source
Iowa men's basketball to play Creighton at Casey's Center in Des Moines
The Iowa men's basketball team will return to Des Moines in November to take on Creighton.
May 28, 2026Open source
Your guide to Des Moines-area swimming pools and aquatic centers
Pool season is just getting started. Here's where you can take a dip in central Iowa.
May 28, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Red Oak, Iowa residents work to clean up after Friday's storm knocks down trees, power lines
Friday night's storms force Red Oak to spend Saturday morning cleaning up fallen trees and branches. Just a week before the big Memorial Day.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in Forest Park
Damian Jones was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City that took place on Apr. 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seven Ottumwa students named to Iowa string honor orchestra
OTTUMWA — Seven students from the Ottumwa Community School District have been selected to perform in the Iowa String Teachers Association Invitational Hono...
May 15, 2026Open source
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from acr...
May 15, 2026Open source
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development...
May 15, 2026Open source
Camp Albrecht Acres to hold fishing event; opens registration for summer
SHERRILL, Iowa -- Camp Albrecht Acres has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp season and will hold a fishing event for adults and youths with disabi...
May 14, 2026Open source
Peosta to hold Bike Safety Rodeo event
PEOSTA, Iowa – The third annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held later this month in Peosta.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Chelsea is in Tama County, Iowa.
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Two Republicans aim to become candidate to flip state auditor seat to GOP control
There are two candidates running in the state auditor GOP primary in 2026: Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer and Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas.
May 30, 2026Open source
Practical Farmers to hold field days on water quality and Midwest peach growing
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) will host more than 60 farmer-led field day events across the five Midwest states from June to November.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot: U.S. Senate Ds debate, GOP governors’ preview
The U.S. Senate Democrats' debate, and a little behind-the-scenes debate organization, plus a preview of the GOP governor debate.
May 30, 2026Open source
Immigrant in eastern Iowa has deportation paused due to Ebola outbreak
Escucha Mi Voz Iowa said Jose Yugar Cruz will not be deported for now due to the the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa Supreme Court split decision dismisses officer-involved shooting lawsuit
Davenport resident Robert Mitchell was shot and killed by Scott County Deputy Greg Hill during a traffic stop on October 23, 2018.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former eastern Iowa city clerk sentenced in theft case
Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has been sentenced for theft and improper spending.
May 30, 2026Open source
Online Trolls Harassed Her Six-Year-Old. That Was Only the Beginning
How one woman tried to unmask college sports fans who trolled her six-year-old daughter because of a photo with Iowa State basketball star Audi Crooks
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa woman defrauds nearly $50K in benefits from Minnesota: Charges
An Iowa woman faces charges of stealing nearly $50,000 in public assistance benefits after her EBT card had been flagged for a suspiciously large number of p...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
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