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Marijuana was a big topic during this year’s Iowa Legislative session.  A bill was passed that would have allowed the amount of THC—the ingredient in marijuana that gets you high—to be raised in medical marijuana. …

Canadian woman Dee Gallant was on a walk with her husky, Murphy, when she realized she was being stalked by a wild cougar. "It was crouched down, doing that kind of prowl, predator walk that…

The beleaguered Woodstock 50 festival has officially been canceled. Organizers announced the that they will no longer even attempt to hold the event at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. "We are saddened that…

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers are thought to have sustained a steady pace of hiring in July, a reassuring sign for an economy that’s endured a series of ups and downs. Economists…

Mixed fortunes are expected this season for William Penn University’s soccer teams.  In a poll of the Heart of America Athletic Conference coaches, the Statesmen men are picked to finish in fifth place in the…

By: Jerry Mackey DeJong Manufacturing of New Sharon hosted the 2019 Season Championships on Wednesday night at the Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Speedway. The headliner of the night was the Midstate Machine Stock Car Championship…

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg were in Pella Thursday morning (8/1) to meet with apprentices at Vermeer Incorporated.  The Governor has long supported apprentice programs of this type.  She also touted…

Mott The Hoople have added dates to their first U.S. tour in 45 years. The British rockers, who kicked off the tour in April, have now expanded the tour into the fall. The tour, featuring…

Several Pekin baseball players received Class 1A all-Southeast District recognition from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.  Shortstop Tanner Bainbridge and outfielder Caleb Comstock are on the all-district first team, while Panthers pitcher Brady…

A special screening of Easy Rider, to celebrate the cult movie's 50th anniversary, will feature a live soundtrack of the movie. Easy Rider, which stars Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson, will celebrate its…