Look back at highlights from the past week in area high school sports
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The Fremont County Tourism Board is seeking proposals by Friday, Oct. 16, for projects to increase tourism within the county.
- Bryan Clark
Kayden Hawley and Cooper Baumgart broke school records, Roger Williams was recognized for 40 years on the Clarinda football sideline and the Clarinda football team secured a home playoff game with a 56-6 home win Friday over Clarke
- Bryan Clark
The Clarinda football team rolled Friday, beating Clarke 56-6, clinching the No. 2 seed out of Class 2A District 8, and securing a first round playoff home game for the sixth straight season.
- Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch
Weather patterns across Iowa, influenced by an abnormally strong El Nino pattern, will likely impact fall nutrient applications for farmers, according to weather and crop scientists in the state.
- Bryan Clark
The Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation is wrapping up 2026 with a class challenge.
- SARAH WATSON Quad-City Times
In the first debate in Iowa's governor's race, Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand each pitched themselves as the candidate who would bring change to Iowa.
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The Parasite Patrol Program, designed for sheep and goat producers, continues its state-wide tour next month in Sidney
As states increasingly implement taxes on alternative smoking products, research from Des Moines showed the policies could lead people to reach for cigarettes instead — impacting more than just themselves.
A coalition of unions, AI companies and investment companies is making a seven-figure ad buy in Iowa to promote "responsible policies and guardrails" surrounding data center development.
Council Bluffs firefighter Charles Jones helped rescue a woman trapped in a burning home Monday before suffering a medical emergency during a second call. He died Thursday after receiving treatment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a program Tuesday to increase research and sequencing of the country’s seed collection.
Council Bluffs Fire Chief Robert Schoening offers condolences to the family of firefighter and medic Charles Jones following his death Thursday.
The Chicago Bears lost a legendary member in franchise history on Friday, when Super Bowl winning head coach and former No. 5 overall pick, Mike Ditka passed away at the age of 86.
Council Bluffs Fire Chief Robert Schoening shares details on the death of firefighter and medic Charles Jones.
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- Bryan Clark
Kayden Hawley and Cooper Baumgart broke school records, Roger Williams was recognized for 40 years on the Clarinda football sideline and the Clarinda football team secured a home playoff game with a 56-6 home win Friday over Clarke
CHASE BRISCOE WINS BY 0.029 SECONDS! Chase Briscoe defeats Christopher Bell in a thrilling photo finish at the NASCAR Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway! With just 0.029 seconds separating them, Briscoe secures back-to-back victories and his third win of 2026. Watch the dramatic…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Having ordered Kentucky’s second try at a walk-off, overtime two-point conversion in two weeks, Will Stein did not even watch the football. “I didn’t really know what happened. I was watching the (pass) routes. And then we started rushing the field,” the first-year UK football coach said after a 35-34 win over No. 10 LSU. “So it’s pretty crazy.” What’s going on with Kentucky ...
Sam Cardona-Norberg overreacts the craziest storylines from NFL Week 5.
DALLAS — The AP top 25 poll has experienced a shakeup at No. 1. That shouldn't be surprising to Texas fans. The Longhorns fell out of the top spot after their shocking 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Georgia has taken over as the poll's leader after it held off Alabama by a 20-17 score in front of a tough Tuscaloosa crowd. That move also meant a slight jump for teams in the ...
🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
"Snowfall," a crime drama on FX that looked at the crack cocaine epidemic of 1980s Los Angeles, wrapped in 2023. The series now expands through "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga."
🎧 Behind an idealized image of simplicity and community are difficult questions about education, healthcare, gender roles, individual freedom and belonging.
🎧 At a moment marked by isolation and distrust, in-person education may offer something especially important — sustained contact with people unlike ourselves.
With dozens of new and returning shows dropping across TV and streaming services this month, your watchlist is about to get crowded.
GoodRx reports that apolipoprotein B (ApoB) levels indicate heart disease risk, with high levels linked to heart attacks, emphasizing the importance of testing.
Over the years, several unexpected Hollywood hits have proven that a film doesn’t need a massive budget to be successful. Sylvester Stallone’s Academy Award-winning film ‘Rocky’ came from humble beginnings. According to a 1990 Vanity Fair profile, Stallone initially rejected a $360,000 offer…
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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