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Clarinda's Cole signs with Northwestern Softball

Clarinda's Cole signs with Northwestern Softball

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda senior Maddie Cole signed Monday with Northwestern (Iowa) Softball.

Sidney girls track and field aiming for big leap forward this season

Sidney girls track and field aiming for big leap forward this season

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney girls track and field team is excited to finally open the season this week

Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

  • Scott Stewart

The Page County Attorney’s Office announced that a 50-year-old former corrections worker was given a suspended prison sentence for sexual misconduct with an offender.

Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

  • Scott Stewart

The current intersection at U.S. Highway 59 and Iowa Highway 2 near Shenandoah is being converted into a roundabout next year.

Sidney boys track and field continues to work while waiting for first meet

Sidney boys track and field continues to work while waiting for first meet

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney boys track and field team continues to practice hard as their season-opening meet has been canceled twice

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

  • Scott Stewart

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be aware of an upcoming road closure east of Sidney that was delayed a week due to rain.

Shenandoah's Thompson signs with Simpson Football

Shenandoah's Thompson signs with Simpson Football

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Trey Thompson signed last Thursday with Simpson Football during Shenandoah's Signing Day ceremony

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Shenandoah, Clarinda boys tennis, Clarinda, Sidney girls golf finish on top

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Every year, people in the legislature play the guessing game of when lawmakers will wrap up their work, reach sine die and head back to their home districts. 

Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson sidesteps questions on Trump’s Iran threats

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Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson declined to directly condemn Trump’s Iran threats, citing military goals as fuel and fertilizer costs strain farmers.

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Two Iowa nursing home workers are facing disciplinary charges for allegedly stealing the medications of residents at two separate facilities.

Iowa bill strengthening safety measures for judges, legislators goes to governor

Iowa bill strengthening safety measures for judges, legislators goes to governor

The legislation, which passed the Iowa House broad bipartisan support Wednesday, comes as instances of political violence have been on the rise across the country. 

Iowa House passes bill establishing prison infrastructure fund

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State funding would be designated toward expanding current prisons or constructing new correctional facilities in Iowa under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers on Wednesday.

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Omaha business owner sues Pottawattamie County, federal government over detention

Two more individuals detained in Iowa jails by immigration officials are suing the federal government, alleging their rights are being violated.

Iowa House rejects senators' amendment on tanning bed restrictions for minors

Iowa House rejects senators' amendment on tanning bed restrictions for minors

Iowa House lawmakers on Wednesday rejected a Senate amendment to a bill requiring parental consent for minors to use tanning beds, arguing it waters down its aim to reduce cancer rates. 

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Clarinda's Cole signs with Northwestern Softball

Clarinda's Cole signs with Northwestern Softball

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda senior Maddie Cole signed Monday with Northwestern (Iowa) Softball.

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Shenandoah, Clarinda boys tennis, Clarinda, Sidney girls golf finish on top

Shenandoah, Clarinda boys tennis, Clarinda, Sidney girls golf finish on top

Check out Monday's tennis, golf and track and field scoreboard

Previewing NBA Playoffs: Play-In Tournament Insights

Previewing NBA Playoffs: Play-In Tournament Insights

Explore NBA play-in insights: Heat vs. Hornets and 76ers vs. Magic. Donnie Rightside and Joe Raineri dive into key expectations and matchup details, and picks.

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‘Testaments’ co-stars find positives in confining TV world

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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Dealing with your anger

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Dealing with your anger

Not reacting with anger can make even the worst situations more tolerable —and fixable. When our responses are caring and appropriate, whatever is bothering us will go away more quickly.

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