Horton hatching goose eggs to steady Cubs’ banged-up rotation
Theme Games Announced for 2025 Season
Linda Sheer of Bayard

Linda Jean Sheer, age 78, of Bayard, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA. A graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, August
Pres. Trump hits India with additional 25% tariffs over Russian oil imports

President Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on goods from India over its imports of oil from Russia, the White House said on Wednesday, raising the rate from 25% to 50%. In a newly issued executive
Suspect in custody after 5 soldiers are injured in shooting at Fort Stewart army base in Georgia

A suspect is in custody after five soldiers were injured in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday. According to a U.S. official and the military base, the shooting at the 2nd Armored
Rams QB Matthew Stafford absent from training camp due to aggravated disc in back, expected to play in Week 1

According to multiple sources, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has not been able to practice at training camp due to a back injury. News on Wednesday shed light on the nature of Stafford’s injury, with Ian
Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony finalizing 8-year, $130 million contract extension

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is finalizing an eight-year, $130-million extension with the club. The deal is pending a physical and will reportedly include a club option, keeping him with the organization through 2034. Sources
Ashley McBryde and Jenna Paulette team up for ‘The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song)’

Singer/cowgirl Jenna Paulette released her 13-track sophomore album, “Horseback,” last September, featuring the song “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song),” written by Ashley McBryde, Matraca Berg and Lori McKenna. ‘The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song)’ was dedicated to Paulette’s grandfather, the
Listen to Dylan Marlowe’s latest track ‘Sorryville’

Dylan Marlowe has shared his latest track “Sorryville,” co-written by Marlowe with Jimi Bell, Seth Ennis, and Joe Fox, who also produced the track. Marlowe explores the genres of both country and pop/punk music with “Sorryville,” which
Leo Woodall to co-star with Rachel Weisz in Netflix limited series ‘Vladimir’

Leo Woodall has joined the cast of Netflix’s limited series, Vladimir, in the titular role. The eight-episode series is based in the Julia May Jonas novel of the same name. Netflix announced: “Leo Woodall will star as the
