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First Case of Measles Reported in Iowa
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygien...
Mandy Billings May 23, 2025

Senior Salute - Jordan Hillis
Senior Name Jordan Hillis Parents Carri and Michael Hillis Siblings Taylor, Kylie, Jake, Mason, and Ella School Tri Center Extracurricular Activities & Hobbies Football and Wrestling Cheer Accompl...
Western Iowa Today May 23, 2025

Senior Salute - Conner Silence
Senior Name Conner Silence Parents John and Lisa Silence Siblings Corey,Brooke and Jake School Atlantic High School Extracurricular Activities & Hobbies Tennis,Basketball,Golf,Dirt Bike Riding and...
Western Iowa Today May 23, 2025

Senior Salute - AJ Peters
Senior Name AJ Peters Parents Scott and Abby Peters Siblings Gwen Peters Rylen Peters School Tri-Center High School Extracurricular Activities & Hobbies Football & Track Accomplishments State ...
Western Iowa Today May 23, 2025

Senior Salute - Ethan Vlcek
Senior Name Ethan Vlcek Parents Ed and Michaela Vlcek Siblings Eddie Vlcek Haylee Brich School Riverside Community School Extracurricular Activities & Hobbies Golf as a hobby Accomplishments honor...
Western Iowa Today May 23, 2025

Webster County Crash Claims Life of Polk County Man
(Fort Dodge) A two-vehicle crash in Webster County resulted in the death of a Polk County man and injuries to two others. The Iowa State Patrol reported that the accident occurred at 4:03 p.m. on Thur...
Tom Robinson May 23, 2025

Walter Finnell
Walter Edward Finnell, the son of John and Marry Ellen (Sullivan) Finnell, was born on a farm south of Massena, IA, on August 31, 1932. Walter died May 22, 2025, at Northcrest Living Center, in Counci...
Western Iowa Today May 23, 2025

The Moose Fireplace Grill from Red Oak is Top 4 Finalist for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Competition
(Des Moines) The Moose Fireplace Grill from Red Oak has made the Top 4 in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Competition. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and presenting sponsor MidWestO...
Mandy Billings May 23, 2025

Iowa High School State Track Results (Friday)
Girls 2A Distance Medley Timed Finals Results: State Champ: Tipton: 4:07.80 Runner-Up: Van Meter: 4:10.50 3rd: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont: 4:10.73 5th: Panorama: 4:13.21 11th: Tri-Center: 4:18.88 15...
Tom Robinson May 23, 2025

Ethanol industry urges Reynolds to veto eminent domain bill
(Des Moines) Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. The advocates said in a press conference Thursday the bill is "e...
Iowa Capital Dispatch May 23, 2025







