Iowa National Guard members in northwest Iowa are preparing for a major, year-long deployment next month that’ll take them to an undisclosed location in the Middle East. Captain Ivan Naranjo, commander of the Le Mars-based 113th Cavalry Unit, says they’re ready to carry out their assigned mission. “Wherever we go, we’re going to just provide […]
Iowa smokers can save money, and their health, by quitting
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70-percent of Iowa smokers want
