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Olsen's slam highlights late offensive outburst in Clarinda A's comeback win

Olsen's slam highlights late offensive outburst in Clarinda A's comeback win

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda A's found a lot of offense late in a run-rule win to open Parents Weekend Thursday against Nevada.

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

  • David McCumber

The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.

How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

  • By David McCumber

David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies. 

PGA players give polarizing views on TPC Deere Run hole 4 changes at John Deere Classic

PGA players give polarizing views on TPC Deere Run hole 4 changes at John Deere Classic

  • WILL FOLEY

The absence of Hewitt Tree and a total redesign of the fourth hole at TPC Deere Run has created mixed opinions among the professionals in the John Deere Classic.

Images from a strong start to Parents Weekend for the Clarinda A's

Images from a strong start to Parents Weekend for the Clarinda A's

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda A's used an eight-run sixth inning Thursday, July 2, to open Parents and Alumni Weekend with a 15-5 run-rule win over Nevada.

Todd and Becki Franks chosen as Essex Labor Day Grand Marshals

Todd and Becki Franks chosen as Essex Labor Day Grand Marshals

  • Bryan Clark

The Essex Community Club has selected Todd and Becki Franks as Essex Labor Day Grand Marshals

Losing streak over, Shenandoah baseball takes aim at new winning streak

Losing streak over, Shenandoah baseball takes aim at new winning streak

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah baseball team opened up a big lead early and ended a seven-game skid with a home win Tuesday over Tri-Center

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds creates Iowa Medicaid fraud task force as deficit grows

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds creates Iowa Medicaid fraud task force as deficit grows

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order creating a new task force geared toward eliminating Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse, joining in the federal government's crackdown on potential misuse.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture staffing cuts in 2025 have left county-level service offices understaffed, according to an analysis of federal data from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

Iowa company reaches settlement in alleged scheme to inflate egg prices

Iowa company reaches settlement in alleged scheme to inflate egg prices

State attorneys general reached a settlement in a suit filed after a bipartisan, multistate investigation into high egg prices concluded Versova of Sioux Center.

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Fremont County Tourism Board preparing to award funding on July 15

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The Fremont County Tourism Board is seeking proposals by Friday, July 10, for projects to increase tourism within the county.

David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life. 

David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

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Central Iowa Water Works lifts residential lawn watering ban before holiday weekend

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Less than a month after imposing a ban on lawn watering. Central Iowa Water Works has returned to asking for voluntary conservation by residential customers.

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Olsen's slam highlights late offensive outburst in Clarinda A's comeback win

Olsen's slam highlights late offensive outburst in Clarinda A's comeback win

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda A's found a lot of offense late in a run-rule win to open Parents Weekend Thursday against Nevada.

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Shenandoah baseball ends regular season with road win

Shenandoah baseball ends regular season with road win

Check out Thursday's area softball and baseball scores

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras among four players suspended for role in brawl

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras among four players suspended for role in brawl

BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four players to be penalized. Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli also received a seven-game suspension. Fellow Nats starter Miles ...

Chris Johnson’s daughter brings back Ice Bucket Challenge

Chris Johnson’s daughter brings back Ice Bucket Challenge

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Shenandoah, Sidney softball, Sidney baseball lose Wednesday

Shenandoah, Sidney softball, Sidney baseball lose Wednesday

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Review: The end is near for ‘Jackass’

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