Iowa Reports First Measles Case of 2026: See the List of Potential Exposure Locations
Over the holiday weekend, health officials confirmed Iowa’s first measles case of the year. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) confirmed the diagnosis in a central Iowa adult who contracted the highly contagious
Glidden Mayor Introduces “Queso and Questions” Event to Connect with Residents
Glidden Mayor Sara Fleecs is introducing a new program to improve communication between residents and elected officials next week. Mayor Fleecs will be at Las Margaritas on July 14 in Glidden for “Queso and Questions”, an opportunity
City Of Carroll Schedules Mosquito Spraying For July 16
The City of Carroll has announced plans to complete citywide mosquito spraying a week from today (Thursday) as part of its seasonal mosquito control program. Spraying is slated to begin in the early evening on Thursday, July
Iowa Fuel Report: July 8, 2026
The price of fuel in Iowa fell again in this week’s report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa, but it is not clear if the months-long trend of declining fuel prices
Kia Recalls Nearly 463K Vehicles Due To Fire Risk; Owners Asked To Park Vehicles Away From Buildings
Kia America has recalled nearly 463,000 2020 through 2024 model year Telluride SUVs, and federal regulators are urging owners to park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings due to a substantial fire risk. The recall affects
Carroll County ISU Extension Releases Fair Static Exhibit Results
Carroll County Iowa State University (ISU) Extension has released the results from this year’s Carroll County Fair static exhibit judging. Thirty-five exhibits have been selected to represent the county at the Iowa State Fair following the day-long,
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for ‘greater transparency’ on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a formal letter Wednesday to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office, requesting that the long-serving lawmaker provide a public disclosure regarding his medical condition. The move comes as McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized
Judge authorizes release of $5M award to E. Jean Carroll after dismissing Trump appeal
A federal judge on Wednesday authorized the release of more than $5 million to author E. Jean Carroll, dismissing a final attempt by President Donald Trump to halt the transfer of funds stemming from a 2023 civil
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announces retirement following 2026 season
Longtime MLB pitcher Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will retire following the 2026 season, bringing an end to an illustrious 21-year career. The 43-year-old Detroit Tigers right-hander revealed the decision shortly after MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
Alexander Zverev defeats Taylor Fritz to secure first Wimbledon semifinal berth
Alexander Zverev advanced to his first-ever Wimbledon semifinal on Wednesday, securing a dominant straight-sets victory over American Taylor Fritz at the All England Club. The second-seeded German controlled the match from start to finish on Court No.