A bipartisan fix to military law from U.S. Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Claire McCaskill of Missouri to better guard against “revenge porn” by making such conduct a standard offense across the military—following the Marines United scandal earlier this year—is set to become law as part of the annual defense bill. The sweeping legislation […]
The Lake Mills Ambulance Service is opening its doors for an Open House today from 11am until 1pm in an effort to reach out to the community. The Open House will follow the Reese’s Run for Autism Awareness. Ambulance service personnel will be on hand to tour the public through all of the ambulance rigs […]
A softball tournament that will benefit Beckett Peterson and his family will be played on Sunday at the Fredrick Hanford Softball Complex in Mason City. The event is calling for players to participate in the double elimination tournament at a cost of $20 per person. People can register by calling Ben Hauge at (641) 512-6018 […]
The 5th Annual Reese’s Run will take place in Lake Mills today. Reese’s mom, Amy Wilhelm talks about what will be happening during the event. Proceeds from this year’s run will go to the Lake Mills Community Schools support staff for Autism Awareness training. Those seeking more information or to register for the run should […]
This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report Stay Where You Play Make your next fishing trip an overnight stay. Take […]
Today will be a meeting of what is hoped to be a lasting program to further develop Pilot Knob State Park. Organizers are putting together a group called the Friends of Pilot Knob State Park. Park Ranger Michael Strausser explains. This group will be responsible for accomplishing things for the park above and beyond what […]
It happens about as often as a total eclipse, but results from the Iowa roadside pheasant survey, conducted during the first two weeks of August, are not lining up with what is being reported from the field and by landowners from around the state. “Survey results indicate a statewide average pheasant population decline of 30 […]
U.S. Senators Ernst (R-Iowa), King (I-Maine), Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Collins (R-Maine) introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase funding to successful U.S. Department of Agriculture export promotion programs and help U.S. farmers maintain an edge in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. The bill, the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act, aims […]
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The advisory affects the counties of Winnebago, Worth, Kossuth, Humboldt, Franklin, Wright, and Cerro Gordo in Iowa. In Minnesota, Blue Earth, Waseca, Fairbault, and all counties to their north. A Heat Advisory means […]
The Waldorf University Music Program has seen successful growth in the last ten years by bringing in international entertainment through the Waldorf Artist Series while gaining new students in the musical performing arts. Dr. Kristin Jonina Taylor, herself an accomplished international pianist, was the Chair of the Music Department before moving on to the University […]
