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Girls tennis: Trojans sweep past Panthers
FAIRFIELD — The week is filled with early-season showdowns for the Fairfield girls tennis team.
Iowa ethanol backers share concerns with Rob Sand
NEVADA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand did more listening than talking Tuesday during a meeting with members of Iowa’s ethanol industry at Lincolnway Energy in Nevada.
Lahn says cancer crisis isn’t partisan and it must be solved in Iowa
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn said Tuesday that Iowa’s cancer crisis was one the reasons he entered the race and said regardless of party, it’s a problem that has to
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Schools ‘discourage’ students’ physical activity, healthy eating
NEWTON — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in Iowa Monday schools discourage students from physical activity and are poisoning them with unhealthy
Moulton man sentenced to life after murder conviction
CENTERVILLE — A Moulton man convicted of first-degree murder was sentenced Aug. 7 to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2025 shooting death of Stanley Brown.
Mail carrier charged with theft after rebate scheme
OTTUMWA — A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier has been charged with fourth-degree theft after the Wapello County Sheriff
McCloskey hopes to build on McGrory's legacy
OTTUMWA — Brad McCloskey still has the build of a stout football player, and the optimism of the legendary, hall-of-fame coaches he played for and coached with.
Lahn criticizes ‘personal attacks’ on residency, family in Iowa governor race
Zach Lahn told Iowa State fairgoers that “truth is on the ballot” in the 2026 gubernatorial election as he runs against Iowa Auditor Rob Sand.
Iowa cancer researchers focus on white blood cell maturation, resiliency
Researchers at Iowa’s public and private universities are focusing their efforts on white blood cells as they explore potential new cancer treatments.
Democrat Rob Sand calls for civility in contentious Iowa governor race
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand called for his opponents and his own supporters to be “respectful” Saturday as the race for Iowa governor heats up.
Sen. Mark Kelly calls for Iowans to elect Democrats so Congress can investigate Trump ‘corruption’
CLEAR LAKE — Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona told Iowa Democrats Thursday their state plays a vital role in combating the “corruption” of President Donald Trump by helping decide control
ACLU sues State of Iowa over The Satanic Temple’s access to the Capitol rotunda
On behalf of The Satanic Temple, the ACLU of Iowa filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging the state has blocked the temple’s rights to free speech, nondiscrimination and religious exercise.
Sarah Trone Garriott says 3rd District opponent not truly ‘tough on China’
Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott said her opponent, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, was not truly “tough on China” as she spoke to a crowd at the Iowa State Fair
Josh Turek urges US Senate Democrats to help advance farm bill
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek said Friday at the Iowa State Fair that U.S. Senate Democrats should not “let perfection stand in the way of progress” in moving forward
Iowa Medicaid fraud panel discusses ways to solicit more fraud tips, engage public
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said Iowa can find ways to be more “proactive” in collecting and responding to Medicaid fraud tips as the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force
Girls tennis: Ninth-ranked Trojans sweep season opener
FAIRFIELD — The first dual of the season for the Fairfield girls tennis team took over three hours to complete.
Girls tennis: Comebacks lead Mustangs to first dual win
BLOOMFIELD — With all six of their regular varsity players in the line-up on Tuesday, the Davis County girls tennis team used a pair of impressive comebacks to clinch a
IHCC's Dreaden earns merit honor
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College is proud to announce that Kim Dreaden, Associate Dean of Advanced Technologies, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Iowa Association for
Democratic AG candidate Nate Willems proposes wage theft recovery unit
Nate Willems, the Democrat running for Iowa Attorney General, said he plans to create an enforcement unit dedicated to wage theft recovery if elected in 2026.
Four charged in Oskaloosa Kwik Star robbery
OSKALOOSA — Four people have been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Kwik Star convenience store Tuesday morning, according to criminal complaints filed in Mahaska County District
Iowa groundwater monitoring expands to all 3rd District counties with federal funds
ALLEMAN – Hydrologic monitoring stations that help researchers compile flood and drought information useful for farmers and communities will soon be deployed across all of southwestern Iowa, following fund...
Auto racing: Timms edges Reutzel for 360 Nationals crown
KNOXVILLE — Almost one year earlier, Ryan Timms made it look easy going flag-to-flag to become the second-youngest winner of the 410 Knoxville Nationals.
Prep baseball: Mohawk teammates Seals, Moore earn 1A first-team all-state honors
CARROLL — He didn’t know he was going to pitch until just hours before the game.