Coalville house destroyed by fire
COALVILLE — A Coalville home was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning that rekindled Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured in either fire at 23928 237th Ave. A family of four and three dogs were left h...
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First Women’s Equality Day Forum held in Fort Dodge
The first Women’s Equality Day Forum in Fort Dodge was held at the Fort Dodge Public Library on Tuesday evening. The event featured a diverse panel of six women, speaking to around 40 people in attendance....
WCTA to host member appreciation day on Sept. 9
Kids and families took advantage of the hot summer day to find some refreshment at Puckerbrush Days in Forest City.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do
Two senators who are set to retire have embarked on a mission to save tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut in their benefits, starting
DNR orders Clinton to comply with air quality construction permitting
Air quality and compliance matters associated with the Clinton Regional Water Reclamation Facility have prompted the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to issue an Administrative Consent Order to the city,
City awards Rock Creek restoration project bid
Clinton has awarded a $196,771.25 contract for the Rock Creek restoration project to DS Timeless Transformations LLC of Waukee, Iowa.
Pete Hegseth visits US Strategic Command, praising its 'incredible capabilities'
Adm. Richard Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks during a change of command ceremony for U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
Treynor, Harlan finish 1-2 in girls race at Shenandoah Early Bird Cross Country meet
Treynor and Harlan finished first and second place in the girls race at the Shenandoah Early Bird Cross Country meet on Tuesday. Harlan
Lynx volleyball eradicates 'defeatist attitude' in near-upset over Sioux City East
Abraham Lincoln’s home opener against Sioux City East on Tuesday wasn’t without its first-night jitters. What it was without was an attitude of defeatism.
Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions. She is asking Japan to work with Washington to avoid
US economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, but consumer spending stayed strong
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer spending stayed strong. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that growth in gross domestic product —
Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights
An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs. The Commerce Department’s Wednesday
The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts
The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over
Outreach 35th anniversary celebration postponed due to weather forecast 1 MIN READ
POLK COUNTY—The 35th anniversary celebration for Outreach originally scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to the forecast for severe thunderstorms. The event has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct...
Earl Scruggs Music Festival to celebrate milestone year with new stage, star-studded lineup
MILL SPRING—The 5th annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival will return to Tryon International over Labor Day weekend, from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6. This year’s festival promises to […]
Mayland Community College promotes longtime leader Chris Helms to associate vice president
SPRUCE PINE — After 26 years of serving Mayland Community College as an instructor and administrator, Chris Helms has been promoted to associate vice president of economic and workforce development,
Deep Gap building sustains light smoke damage after reported structure fire
DEEP GAP — A building sustained light smoke damage after a reported structure fire in Deep Gap Tuesday morning.
Paddles, pints and plastic: MountainTrue's Beer Cleanup Series comes to Boone
BOONE — MountainTrue brought its beer cleanup series to Boone, canoeing the rivers to clear them of trash and debris before relaxing with a pint of beer at a local
Local park goes to the dogs
While one section of the Granite City Greenway has been closed recently due to flooding, another part of the facility was alive and well — occupied by four-legged creatures punctuated
Ribbon officially cut for Balladeer
The Balladeer Hotel by Marriott has been open since spring, but one bit of business remained: an official ribbon cutting for the lodging establishment symbolizing a major achievement for this
Fall food truck festival returning Sunday
The last time Mount Airy Downtown scheduled a fall food truck festival, in 2024, Main Street remained busy throughout the entire event.
Salisburys Gatewood Facing Serious Charges In Stanly County
A Salisbury man charged with communicating mass threats and statutory rape of a child in Stanly County was put under a $1 million bond. Darius Anthony Gatewood, a 22-year-old from […]
RoCo names Bailey as first comms director 3 MIN READ
Rowan County has a new face in charge of communications, but it is someone for whom communications is hardly new. A Tuesday release from Rowan County indicated that Jodi Bailey […]
RoCo Public Health seeks input through survey 2 MIN READ
SALISBURY — Rowan Public Health wants your feedback on how best to spend $28 million in opioid settlement funds. “Opioid settlement funds provide a unique opportunity to address the long-term […]