Judge dismisses Iowan’s ‘frivolous’ lawsuit over ‘Pokémon professor’ status

September 4, 2026

A federal judge has dismissed an Iowa man’s lawsuit over the denial of his status as a “Professor of Pokémon,” calling the case a “completely frivolous waste of the court’s time and resources.” In May, 34-year-old Kyle Owens of Laurens sued Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokémon Company International, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, alleging federal antitrust actions that violate the Sherman Act. The lawsuit sought a court order and injunction that would grant Owens $341,000 in damages and award him Pokémon Professor certification, ...

Community Calendar

September 4, 2026

Today Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. The Fort Museum and Frontier Village: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Museum Road. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, military, veterans and seniors, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger. Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Noon to 5 p.m., 920 Third Ave. S. Admission is free. A.A. T.G.I.F Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. A.A. Come to Believe Group (Open): 8 p.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Saturday A.A. Girls — By The Book (Women’s meeting): 9:30 ...

Animal-welfare group expands lawsuit over puppy laundering, USDA enforcement

September 4, 2026

An animal-welfare organization that is suing the federal government over an alleged failure to enforce regulations against dog breeders in Iowa and elsewhere is now seeking to expand its lawsuit. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed its original lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture in September 2024, challenging the USDA’s decision to license three Iowa dog breeders — Steve Kruse, Brian Lichirie and Wuanita Swedlund. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges the USDA has failed to enforce the federal ...

Fort Dodge hosts Webster City

September 3, 2026

It’s been over 320 days since Fort Dodge last played a home football game. The 2026 Dodgers are chomping at the bit to take the field on their own turf, which will now happen five times in the next eight weeks. It’s a vision that first comes back to reality on Friday against Webster City. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Head coach Nik Moser’s program enters this contest having prevailed in 16 of their last 19 regular-season decisions. These Dodgers are still relatively untested, though, having only a 36-6 victory at Mason City on the ledger to date. “I think the best thing I saw on ...

Community Calendar

September 3, 2026

Today PICA (Pride in Community Appearance): 8:30 a.m., meet at Iowa Central Community College, to groom the north side of the Student Resource Center. Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. The Fort Museum and Frontier Village: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Museum Road. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, military, veterans and seniors, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger. Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Noon to 5 p.m., 920 Third Ave. S. Admission is free. Noon Sertoma Club: Noon, ...

Iowa Lottery

September 3, 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 1 Iowa Pick 3 midday 3-9-7 Iowa Pick 3 evening 1-9-8 Iowa Pick 4 midday 3-9-5-3 Iowa Pick 4 evening 9-3-9-5 Millionaire for Life 16-37-45-55-58 Lucky ball is 4 MEGA millions 1-22-51-61-63 Mega Ball is 17 Wednesday, Sept. 2 Iowa Pick 3 midday 3-9-2 Iowa Pick 4 midday 5-1-9-7