NEWS

William Penn’s women advanced to the Heart of America Conference tournament semifinals Wednesday (2/27) with a 79-67 victory over Missouri Valley at Penn Gymnasium. Seniors Jenna Santi and Vashti Nwagbaraocha had 21 points apiece for…

Freezing drizzle made for some icy conditions Wednesday morning, but authorities say that's no excuse to not take a little time to clear windshields. Drivers can face a nearly $50 fine for it in Cedar…

Sully, the service dog who symbolized devotion lying by former President George H.W. Bush's flag-draped casket, has a new mission. The 2-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever on Wednesday joined Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's dog…

Montezuma advances in the Girls’ 1A State High School Basketball Tournament.  The Bravettes defeated CAM 59-45 Wednesday night (2/27) in the state quarterfinals in Des Moines.  Montezuma was down by 12 at one stage in…

Hyundai and Kia have added more than a half-million vehicles to 3 ½-year string of U.S. recalls for engine failures and fires.  Three recalls released Thursday by the government add new problems and vehicles to…

North Mahaska's girls were one and done at the 1A Girls' State High School Basketball tournament.  The Warhawks lost to West Hancock 67-54 in a 1A girls’ quarterfinal on Wednesday (2/27) in Des Moines.  Sophomore…

Gary Dolphin the play-by-play announcer for the University of Iowa men's basketball team and Hawkeye football, who was suspended after making a remark during a game broadcast, will be reinstated beginning with football spring practice.…

Andy Anderson, the drummer who enjoyed stints with Iggy Pop and The Cure while assisting an array of artists as a session musician, died Tuesday. He was 68. Just last week, Anderson revealed on Facebook…

The United Auto Workers has sued General Motors in federal court to stop the closing of plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland, claiming the company is forbidden from idling plants under its current contract. The…

Areas of freezing drizzle will continue through the morning commute, especially the farther northeast you go. Main roads will generally remain wet, though any side streets or rural roads may be rather slick at times.…