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DNR Tackles Rapidly Spreading Vegetation at Lake Anita and Lake Manawa
DNR Tackles Rapidly Spreading Vegetation at Lake Anita and Lake Manawa
(Anita) Anglers should notice significant improvements at Lake Anita and Lake Manawa following the Iowa DNR's efforts to control rapidly spreading vegetation. DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen says that, after receiving complaints, the DNR hired a drone to spray 105 acres of lotus at Lake Manawa and 45 acres of white water lily at Lake Anita. Lorenzen says the vegetation had spread rapidly over the past five years. Lorenzen says the DNR expected about 20 percent of the vegetation to retu...

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CB Johnson Showing His Versatility in Camp For Cyclones Secondary
CB Johnson Showing His Versatility in Camp For Cyclones Secondary
(Ames, IA) -- Sophomore Cornerback Seth Johnson is another newcomer who will see a lot of time on the field for Iowa St. football this fall. Johnson is making the jump from FCS Montana St. -- last season with the Bobcats he started 6 games on a team that won the national championship. He says he c...
Shavers Returns to Lead New-Look Nebraska Linebacker Corps
Shavers Returns to Lead New-Look Nebraska Linebacker Corps
(Lincoln, NE) -- The Nebraska Cornhuskers will looking at some new faces to contribute on the defensive side this year. However, holdover Vincent Shavers Junior is back at middle linebacker. Shavers played in all 13 games last year with 12 starts and recorded 61 tackles with 7.5 tackles for loss, ...


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Julia Christina Brandt Obituary
Julie Christina Brandt, the daughter of Raymond H. and Wilma Jean (Merritt) Selders, was born July 19, 1965. She died August 12, 2026, in Omaha, NE, at the age ...
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Lena Dora Killion, age 98, of Oakland, Iowa, passed away at her home on August 13, 2026, just three weeks shy of her 99th birthday. A funeral service for Lena w...


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Nominations Open for 2027 Iowa Mother of the Year®
Nominations Open for 2027 Iowa Mother of the Year®
(Iowa) Do you know an Iowa mom who quietly makes her family, her community and the lives of the people around her better? Now is the time to tell her story. Nominations are officially open for the 202...


Health Expert Gives Tips On Managing Stress
Health Expert Gives Tips On Managing Stress
(Cleveland OH) -- A health expert is offering advice on how to manage stress. Sandra Darl...
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Decluttering in Rural America is Often Overlooked
(NAFB) Over the course of a lifetime, people can accumulate a lot of stuff. Unfortunately,...
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Dealing With Back-To-School Anxiety
(Denver, CO) -- Back-to-school time is exciting, but it can also cause anxiety and stres...
Nunn Ranked Third-Most Bipartisan Member of U.S. House
Nunn Ranked Third-Most Bipartisan Member of U.S. House
(Washington D.C.) Bridge Grades, a nonpartisan scorecard, has ranked Representative Zach N...


Greene County Crash Claims the Life of a Crawford County Woman
Greene County Crash Claims the Life of a Crawford County Woman
(Greene County) One person died, and two others suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Greene County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident hap...


Trio Accused Of Robbing Cemeteries In Nine States
Trio Accused Of Robbing Cemeteries In Nine States
(Des Moines, IA) -- A nationwide manhunt is underway for a trio that police say have be...
Atlantic Police Report Multiple Arrests
Atlantic Police Report Multiple Arrests
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department reports several arrests and citations from Augus...
Nominations Open for 2026 Legends in Manufacturing Awards
Nominations Open for 2026 Legends in Manufacturing Awards
(Des Moines) The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), through its Elevate Iow...
Portion of Falcon Avenue in Audubon County to Close Monday for Bridge Replacement
Portion of Falcon Avenue in Audubon County to Close Monday for Bridge Replacement
(Audubon Co.) The Audubon County Engineer's Office says starting Monday, August 17, Falcon...
Thrive Iowa Alliance Meeting on August 24th
Thrive Iowa Alliance Meeting on August 24th
(Atlantic) The next Thrive Iowa Alliance meeting is on Monday, August 24th at noon at the...
Public meeting to be held for former Offutt Air Force Base Atlas "D" Missile Site 3 near Missouri Valley
Public meeting to be held for former Offutt Air Force Base Atlas "D" Missile Site 3 near Missouri Valley
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Another pipeline parts company accuses Summit of backing out of contract
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Aquarium Reaches a Milestone
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U.S. Drought Monitor Released
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State News: Flock Surveillance Reforms, Cyclospora Cases Rise, Missing Des Moines Man Found
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Ferentz Likes His Depth at RB; Offensive Line Still a WIP
Ferentz Likes His Depth at RB; Offensive Line Still a WIP
(Iowa City, IA) -- The Iowa Hawkeye football team has a wealth of talent at running back -- the only problem is that there is just one football. Iowa returns their leading rusher ...


Cyclones Aim to Return to Winning Ways After 4-5 Season
Cyclones Aim to Return to Winning Ways After 4-5 Season
(Harlan, IA) -- Last season, the Harlan football team was in a position it is not used to....
Atlantic Football Team Looks to Fill Open Linebacker Spots
Atlantic Football Team Looks to Fill Open Linebacker Spots
(Atlantic) Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer is looking at several prospects to fil...
Hawkeye Football Media Day: Ferentz Says Starting QB Still Uncertain But Has Confidence in RB & TE
Hawkeye Football Media Day: Ferentz Says Starting QB Still Uncertain But Has Confidence in RB & TE
(Iowa City, IA) -- Friday was Media Day for the University of Iowa football team as Head C...
WR Jackson's Unusual Journey Leads to Senior Season at Iowa State
WR Jackson's Unusual Journey Leads to Senior Season at Iowa State
(Ames, IA) -- Cody Jackson has had an unusual road to playing his senior season this fall ...


Hawkeye Football Media Day: Ferentz Says Starting QB Still Uncertain But Has Confidence in RB & TE
Hawkeye Football Media Day: Ferentz Says Starting QB Still Uncertain But Has Confidence in RB & TE
(Iowa City, IA) -- Friday was Media Day for the University of Iowa football team as Head Coach Kirk Ferentz took questions for about a half hour. The...


WR Jackson's Unusual Journey Leads to Senior Season at Iowa State
WR Jackson's Unusual Journey Leads to Senior Season at Iowa State
(Ames, IA) -- Cody Jackson has had an unusual road to playing his senior season this fall ...
Vikings Still Have Positions With Competition One Week Away From Opener
Vikings Still Have Positions With Competition One Week Away From Opener
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Eckhardt Begins the Turnaround of the Wolverine Football Program
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Friday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
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NBA Preseason Game Sees Iowa State Great Back In Ames
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Cougars Football Eyeing Playoff Return With Experienced Core
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Crusaders Lewis Keeps QB Job Going Into Season
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Thursday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
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