Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing
Sep 20, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind Tupperware, the plastic kitchenware that revolutionized food storage after World War II and became inextricably linked to the parties where women seeking a measure of financial independence and fun in…
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly to 2.9 Percent in August
Sep 20, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Sparked primarily by retirements, the state’s labor force participation rate fell to…
School Bus Accident in Jasper County Sends One Student to Hospital for Evaluation
Sep 20, 2024
MONTEZUMA -- A school bus accident in Jasper County yesterday afternoon resulted in one student being sent to the hospital for evaluation. At 2:13pm on Thursday, 9/19, the Grinnell Fire Department was alerted to a…
IGHSAU Volleyball Rankings - Week 3
Sep 20, 2024
The updated rankings for the week of 9/19/24 have been released by the IGHSAU. Area teams are highlighted in bold. Class 5A School Record LW 1 Ankeny Centennial 14-3 1 2 Pleasant Valley 15-2 4…
Tears For Fears Announce First-Ever Live Album
Sep 19, 2024
Tears for Fears have announced their first ever live album, titled, Songs For A Nervous Planet. Featuring 18 live songs and four new studio tracks, the album is scheduled for release on October 25. Additionally,…
Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
Sep 19, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational,…
North Mahaska Girls Move to 8-0
Sep 19, 2024
BROOKLYN – North Mahaska continued its quest for a South Iowa Cedar League title with a three-set victory at BGM Monday. North Mahaska won 25-18, 25-13, 25-22. The Warhawks improve to 8-0 overall and 2-0…
Weekly Fuel Report
Sep 19, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 9 cents, averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Pella HS Student Charged for Alleged Threat to School
Sep 19, 2024
PELLA -- A Pella High School student is being charged for an alleged threat to school safety after an investigation yesterday. On September 18th, 2024, Pella High School Staff notified the Pella Police Department regarding…
Duran Duran Share 'New Moon (Dark Phase)' From Deluxe Edition Of 'Danse Macabre'
Sep 18, 2024
With the first anniversary of their Danse Macabre album approaching, Duran Duran have announced Danse Macabre - De Luxe, a revamped version of the original, set for digital release on October 11 and on CD…