Showers and storms are likely in Iowa late Thursday night through Friday evening. Damaging hail and wind could occur in spots. Isolated flooding and tornadoes can't be ruled out. Meteorologist Matt Holiner has the details in our latest forecast.
As April unfolds as the Month of the Young Child, it’s important to emphasize the profound impact of early childhood programs. Turnbull Child Development Center in Shenandoah has played an integral role in contributing significantly to the shaping of the future generation.
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
Three dedicated students from Essex High School have achieved an impressive milestone this month by earning their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications.
In a display of community support, the Essex Child Center recently hosted a highly successful fundraiser, “Breakfast with Bekka,” to gather funds for a new building.
FTC Chair Lina Khan heard from Iowa farmers Saturday who want her to investigate Koch Industries' plans to buy one of the state's largest fertilizer companies.
Area education agencies, tax cuts, immigration enforcement and school safety were among the major new bills that came out of the Legislature this year.
Tracy Lovett and the Sidney Brew Crew are gearing up to host the second annual "Peace, Love, & Mushrooms" vendor fair in Sidney on Saturday, April 27.
Leading Republicans said "big and bold ideas" were put into law this year, while Democratic leaders said changes will make life harder for Iowans.
The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the sale of gasoline containing a higher blend of ethanol for the third summer in a row.
Critics argued the accelerated cuts would hurt schools and other public services.
Following a strong Combine performance in Indianapolis, the former All-Big Ten defensive lineman at Iowa is unsure and unconcerned about what it will mean when the draft begins next week.
After years of trying, legislators sent a bill on traffic cameras to Gov. Kim Reynolds to sign.
Kate Martin was selected 18th overall by the defending champions.
Stormy conditions are forecast in Iowa late Monday night through early Tuesday night. Damaging wind, hail, and flooding are expected in spots. A few tornadoes could occur as well. Get all the details on the timing and hazards in our updated forecast.
Stormy weather is in the forecast for Nebraska and western Iowa beginning Monday evening. Damaging hail and wind are expected in spots. Tornadoes and flooding can't be ruled out. Get all the details on the timing and hazards in our weather update.
Not only are more kids playing basketball, they have more access than ever.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies. But that hasn’t been the case.
A woman was found dead in Iowa, and authorities said a person of interest in the case, along with a 13-year-old girl, drove toward the Madison area.
The law is currently blocked, but the state is asking the court to remove the injunction.
Opponents of the bill have organized protests and said they are planning to try to block the law in court.
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark won the John R. Wooden Award for the second straight year as the nation's top women's college basketball player on Tuesday.
A key state lawmaker said if the state recycling program struggles, the next legislative move may be to repeal the law.
Boxes of letters and photos found in the attic of the house Joshua Haws and his wife Sarah rent made for a journey through history that charted a family's lineage.
The much anticipated solar eclipse cast darkness across a narrow swath 15 states Monday afternoon. Meteorologists Joe Martucci and Kirsten Lang recap the event. Plus, learn when the next total solar eclipse will happen.
South Carolina’s victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday.
A total solar eclipse on April 8 will sweep across the nation. Learn how to view it safely and where to get the best views.
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The body of missing Wall Lake trucker David Schultz was found in a Sac County field Wednesday, April 24, 2024, not far from where his semi-tractor trailer loaded with hogs was discovered abandoned on Nov. 21, 2023. The Journal's been covering the case throughout.
Two Hinton wrestlers and their parents have sued the school district, administrators and coaches, saying they enabled a program that was "a breeding ground for harassment and bullying," culminating in incidents in which underclassmen allegedly were assaulted with sex toys and an electric stun gun.
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A man whose fertilizer tank ruptured while driving in Burlington did not report the spill, drove away and initially refused to help clean a creek it contaminated, DNR said.
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Thursday's golf, tennis and track and field scoreboard
Boys golf teams from across the state now know what two courses they’ll play on in attempting to qualify for the state tournament.
Check out a few photos from Shenandoah boys tennis' 7-2 home win over Glenwood Tuesday, April 23.
Check out several photos from Clarinda girls golf and girls tennis home duals Monday, April 22, against Creston.
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Mattel’s new “Inspiring Women Series” Barbie duplicates the barrier-shattering moment Kristi Yamaguchi won gold and made history at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
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After spending 16 years gaining fame while roaming the grass where Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle once trod, Bernie Williams was on the stage made famous by Leonard Bernstein and where guitar great Andrés Segovia once played.
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