Terrance E. “Terry” Dorr, 85, of rural Cleghorn passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 11, at Meadow … ...

If you grew up on a farm, you know that milk cows show up to be milked, horses return to the barn to be fed and, like clockwork, chickens return to roost every night. In fact, chickens are so … ...

The Alta-Aurelia School Board is considering using extra funds generated by the school district’s sales tax accounts towards tearing down the north side of the old Alta high school. … ...

Julie A. Thomas, 76, of Cherokee passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church in … ...

Actions by Mr. Trump and personnel within the Department of Homeland Security, FBI and ICE have widely been condemned as racist and ethnic cleansing in orientation. Knowing Americans have witnessed ...

Sure has been warm lately. Unseasonably so. Record-setting days every month in Des Moines. Above-normal, as they say. This week brought another record at 67 degrees. One day, one month, one year do … ...

DES MOINES - MMCRU’s State basketball run came to an end in the semifinal round on Thursday as the Royals fell 65-56 to Marquette Catholic at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines. The Royals finish … ...

Alta-Aurelia Fusion Dance presented “Aloha!” Saturday night to a packed house. The island-themed evening also showcased dancers from Heart & Soul Dance and Performing Arts Studio. Three Fusion dancers ...

Northwest Iowa Community College has purchased the former Hometown Guesthouse in Marcus and will convert it into the Marcus Regional Center and Career Academy, a project leaders say will reshape … ...

Fog set thick outside while serotonin ran thin inside on this early March morning of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Iowa. If I had the gumption I would go jump in the lake. It only gets worse … ...

Carey’s Furniture will host its 18th annual Great Easter Egg Hunt from Monday, March 23, through Friday, April 3, or until the coveted golden egg is discovered. The community-wide event offers … ...