Iowa Central photography students welcomed a group of seniors for a special photo session Monday morning. These seniors were not the subjects of photos to be seen in a high school yearbook, but rather senior citizens who live at neighboring Friendship Haven who took time to create special ...

Empty The Shelters is back. Once again, the Bissel Pet Foundation has partnered with the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa to offer free pet adoptions to approved applicants. The event will be held beginning Wednesday through May 15. The shelter, 725 S. 32nd St., is open from ...

The Iowa Central dance and cheer teams earned several top finishes while competing recently at nationals. The events took place in Daytona, Florida. A total of three Triton dance routines qualified for NDA Nationals, as they competed in hip hop, pom and spirit rally divisions. Iowa ...

A $450,000 settlement in the civil rights complaint filed by former Webster County Sheriff’s Deputy Amy Stringer was made public Thursday. Stringer received $50,000 immediately. She will receive ongoing monthly payments of $3,570 that will continue from January 2025 through December 2031, ...

Around the area EAGLE GROVE — Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 221 Jackson Ave., Eagle Grove, is holding a Spring Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the church. Sandwiches, a variety of salads, dessert and drink will be served. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 ...

All too often, Iowans find themselves talking on the phone to a stranger who at first seems friendly, even charming. But as the conversation goes on, that friendly stranger becomes demanding, asking for money or gift cards to be sent to them quickly. That situation has the classic ...