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Corner Conference sets baseball/softball tournament schedule

Corner Conference sets baseball/softball tournament schedule

  • Bryan Clark

The Corner Conference Tournament brackets have been released for this week's conference tournaments

Spring Sports All-Area Team

Spring Sports All-Area Team

  • Bryan Clark

The Southwest Iowa Herald releases its Spring Sports All-Area Team

Where ISU's Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey project in NBA Draft

Where ISU's Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey project in NBA Draft

  • ben.hutchens

Expect there to be Iowa State representation in the 2026 NBA Draft with Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey.

Through the lens from Clarinda Baseball Day

Through the lens from Clarinda Baseball Day

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda hosted its annual Baseball Day festivities Saturday, June 20, at Clarinda Municipal Stadium, Eberly Field.

Denison scores 3 late to spoil Clarinda Baseball Day

Denison scores 3 late to spoil Clarinda Baseball Day

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda baseball lost its Baseball Day game Saturday against Denison

Red Oak police shoot, injure person who reportedly opened fire on officer

Red Oak police shoot, injure person who reportedly opened fire on officer

  • Luna Stephens Omaha World-Herald

Police in Red Oak, shot and injured a person who reportedly opened fire on an officer Wednesday.

At least 7 tornadoes hit Iowa June 11 as storms swept across Midwest

At least 7 tornadoes hit Iowa June 11 as storms swept across Midwest

  • Cooper Worth Des Moines Register

It was an active day for severe weather on June 11, in Iowa, with at least seven confirmed tornadoes statewide.

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Stanton company receives $300,000 grant from USDA rural fund

Stanton company receives $300,000 grant from USDA rural fund

Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Stanton was awarded a $30,000 grant as part of $31.2 million in rural development funding announced for Iowa from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

University of Iowa researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires

University of Iowa researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires

Wildfires have reversed years of progress toward mitigating ozone pollution, worsening air quality and causing premature deaths, University of Iowa researchers have found.

Iowa delegation pens letter for Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule

Iowa delegation pens letter for Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule

Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst joined Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn and Randy Feenstra in submitting the letter as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.

Iowan among 8 killed in B-52 test flight in California last week

Iowan among 8 killed in B-52 test flight in California last week

A native of central Iowa, 35-year-old Maj. Brad Hovey, died when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed Monday near Edwards Air Force Base in California.

USDA invests $31.2M in Iowa rural hospitals, manufacturing and infrastructure

USDA invests $31.2M in Iowa rural hospitals, manufacturing and infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing more than $31.2 million in Rural Development funding for projects across Iowa, including a $27.5 million loan to  Floyd County Medical Center.

What to know about America 250 events coming up in Iowa

What to know about America 250 events coming up in Iowa

Here's a look at various America 250 events across Iowa.

Frustrated Iowa state employee finds an ally in Rob Sand at Monticello town hall

Frustrated Iowa state employee finds an ally in Rob Sand at Monticello town hall

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee discussed state employee pay, education, Medicaid and mental health while intensifying criticism of Republican Zach Lahn.

Henry County approves 12-month moratoriums on carbon sequestration, data centers

Henry County approves 12-month moratoriums on carbon sequestration, data centers

Under the carbon sequestration moratorium, Lapis Carbon Solutions can proceed with engineering work on its project, but cannot store carbon at the site.

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Spring Sports All-Area Team

Spring Sports All-Area Team

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Clarinda softball sweeps DH at Denison, A's hold on to beat St. Joe

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What the Bucks are getting back in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

What the Bucks are getting back in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Giannis Antetokoumpo has been traded to the Miami Heat; here's a look at the players and the draft picks headed to Milwaukee in exchange.

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Norwegian fans are once again causing a stir. After Boston, they're taking over Times Square with their rowing motions and transforming the street into a sea of red partygoers.

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Facebook is now reposting old “memories” for us on our pages and, I have to say, it can be a nice thing. But if you see a picture of you and your ex, or a post about another loss or hard time, it can trigger difficult feelings. I know because it just happened to me. I was reminded that a year ago was the beginning of my dog’s last days, and yes, it did make me a little “misty,” as we used to say. Still I shared it with my FB Friends, and it inspired this column.

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