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Trump To Attend Dignified Transfer Of Servicemembers Killed In Kuwait

By Tom Robinson Mar 7, 2026 | 6:02 AM

(Washington, DC) — President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of the U.S. servicemembers killed during Operation Epic Fury. The six Army Reserve soldiers died in an attack in Kuwait on Sunday, the day after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The dignified transfer ceremony will take place Saturday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. All six servicemembers were based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have been identified as Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor, Captain Cody Khork, Sergeant Declan Coady, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, Major Jeffrey O’Brien and Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens.

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Audubon Principal Placed on Authorized Leave

(Audubon) Audubon Superintendent Trevor Miller announced on Friday in a message to parents and stakeholders that 5-12 Principal Quentin Stanerson is on "authorized leave." Miller did not pro...

Updated: (7:34 p.m.) Motorcycle Rider Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Atlantic

(Atlantic) - A motorcycle driver was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday evening in Atlantic. According to the Atlantic Police Department, the accident occurred around 5:28 p.m. at 13th and ...

Drake Relays: Accepted High School Entries

(Des Moines, IA) -- The Drake Relays have announced the accepted high school entries. The final start list is expected to be released on Sunday. Below is a list of local athletes that have been acce...

UPDATE: Hawkeye Men's Basketball Add First Players Via Portal

(Iowa City, IA) -- Iowa Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben McCollum has entertained a lot of visits from potential players over the last week and two have finally committed to coming to Iowa City. Ty'Re...