Van Meter Inc. Donates $10,000 To St. Anthony Regional Hospital For Cancer Care
The Carroll branch of Van Meter Inc. recently donated $10,000 to St. Anthony Regional Hospital and the St. Anthony Foundation to support cancer care initiatives. Staff presented a check to hospital representatives on Dec. 23, and the
Kendall Dickman of Coon Rapids
Kendall Paul Dickman, age 65, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home in Coon Rapids. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at
Gov. Reynolds Creates Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed an executive order creating the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force to advise the governor, the Iowa Legislature, and state agencies on advancing nuclear energy technologies and infrastructure in the state. Reynolds
Former Venezuelan Pres. Maduro and wife plead not guilty to federal drug trafficking, other charges
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking, weapons, and narco-terrorism charges during their first appearance in a Manhattan federal courtroom, days after being seized by U.S.
CDC revamps childhood immunization guidance, recommends fewer shots
On Monday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a sweeping revision to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children and shifting several shots to a more
Cleveland Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons
The Cleveland Browns have dismissed head coach Kevin Stefanski following six seasons. The decision comes after Cleveland finished the season 5-12 and closed the last two years with just eight wins across 34 games. Stefanski, 43, compiled a
Las Vegas Raiders part ways with head coach Pete Carroll after one-year stint
The Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways with head coach Pete Carroll after just one season, ending a brief and turbulent tenure that concluded with a 3-14 record and the franchise holding the No. 1 overall pick
Stream the EP ‘Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park’
Thomas Rhett surprised fans last month with the release of the live EP, ‘‘Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park’. The artist posted on Instagram with a reel that teases the new music, featuring performances from his concert
Brett Young to embark on 2026 ‘2.0 Tour’
Brett Young will bring his new era to fans on his 2026 ‘2.0 Tour’, in support of his latest album 2.0. The ‘2.0 Tour’ launches Jan. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, running 18 dates before concluding Feb.
MGM+ acquires Kaley Cuoco mystery-thriller series ‘Vanished’
Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin are set to star in the four-part mystery-thriller Vanished, which was officially acquired by MGM+ for the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America. Prime Video had previously announced deals for the