State senator says: ‘Make Minnesota Iowa Again.”
A central Iowa lawmaker is proposing that Iowa buy the nine southern Minnesota counties that are on the other side of Iowa’s border. State Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from […]
A pair of Dordt runners honored by GPAC

Dordt University’s Payton Mauldin is this week’s GPAC Men’s track athlete-of-the-week. Mauldin, a senior, from George, Iowa, won two events last weekend at the Defenders home meet, the Dordt Indoor […]
Tips for keeping older Iowans safe during a harsh winter
More bitter cold weather is predicted by this weekend, with high temperatures in single digits, and while the freezing forecast is hard on all of us, it’s particularly tough for […]
Don’t let emotions overtake common sense with social media posts
Authorities in central Iowa are warning social media users about two recent scams that are tugging at heartstrings and preying on fears. One fraudulent post asks for the community’s help […]
Hoover museum in West Branch to close this Sunday for 18-month renovation
If you have a hankering to explore the eastern Iowa facility which honors the only American president who was born in Iowa, you need to move quickly. Work will begin […]
Ernst announces she backs Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she will support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the U.S. Defense Department. Ernst issued a written statement of support after Hegseth appeared yesterday at a […]