National Weather Service Reminds Of Safety Tips During Extreme Cold Weather Warning
With the dangerously cold wind chill temperatures arriving tonight (Monday), the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) reminds everyone of tips to keep yourself, your house, and your pets safe. The coldest period is expected to reach the
Glidden City Council Exploring Options For Enclosed Shelter House Renovations
The Glidden City Council has decided to table a solo bid on renovations to the enclosed shelter house at the city park to explore further options for expanding the building’s usage. Before budget season in 2024, City
St. Anthony Honors Employees For Milestones Of Service
St. Anthony Regional Hospital recently recognized its employees for their years of service with tenure awards presented at five-year intervals. The awards celebrate the dedication and commitment of staff across various departments. Four employees received 45-year service
Ike Auen Dist. Recognized By Anheuser-Busch For Reaching 75-Year Milestone
One of Iowa’s oldest wholesale distributors, Ike Auen Distributing, was recognized last week during Anheuser-Busch InBev’s annual conference in Nashville for reaching the 75-year milestone with the world’s largest brewer. Jim Auen, the company’s president, says it
Iowa HHS Encourages Doctors To Screen For Bird Flu When Treating Patients
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has started recommending Iowa physicians consider screening for avian influenza when treating patients. Clinicians are advised to consider avian influenza A(H5N1) in patients presenting with influenza-like symptoms or
Iowa Public School Enrollment Holds Steady, Private Schools Grow by Nearly 8% in 2024-25
Last week, the Iowa Department of Education (DoE) released certified enrollment numbers for the 2024-25 school year, showing public school enrollment remained relatively stable while non-public school enrollment increased. Public school districts reported a certified enrollment of
Cecil Cook of Lohrville
Cecil James Cook, age 93, of Lohrville passed away at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church
TikTok returns shortly after going dark; Trump promises executive order to delay ban
Approximately 12 hours after TikTok was shut down in the U.S on Saturday, the app was back as of noon on Sunday. TikTok posted in a statement on Sunday that they are “in the process of restoring
Biden issues five more clemency orders, pardons in his final day of presidency
President Joe Biden pardoned five people in his final day in office, including a prominent civil rights activist who died in the 1940s and the speaker of the Virginia House. The president pardoned the late Marcus Garvey,
Philadelphia Eagles beat LA Rams 28-22 to advance to NFC championship
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Philly RB Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns and the defense forced two turnovers and rushed