Missing child found at Rock Creek, flown to Des Moines hospital
A 911 call led to a dramatic rescue Sunday afternoon at Rock Creek State Park. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 1:26 p.…
Jasper County Board of Health celebrates 50 years
Since 1968, the Jasper County Board of Health has worked to build and maintain a strong team to lead services for the citizens of the county…
Preserving a legend
COLFAX — Adrenaline rushing through his veins, one hand firmly gripped around the rope, 19-year-old Ty Carlson’s bull ride at the County Fai…
Council looks to fill open seat
The Newton City Council will begin the process of filling an open at-large council seat on Monday. The seat was vacated by former councilwom…
Programs to combat cognitive decline offered at Park Centre
It is estimated there are 5.7 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease. Care for these Americans is a 24-hour, 7-days a week job.
4,809 graduates receive degrees at Iowa State University commencement
AMES — At Iowa State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, 4,809 graduates received degrees. Iowa State awarded 4,023 undergraduate d…
Free family event coming Tuesday to Newton
Freedom for Youth Ministries will host Freedom Quest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 19 at Maytag Park in Newton. It is a free family event with cr…
Junior Ranger Program at NSNWR
Children ages 6-10 are invited to bring their favorite adult and join a refuge naturalist from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Neal Smith Natio…
Loras College spring dean’s list
DUBUQUE — Loras College has named Rachel Prendergast, of Newton, to the dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester.
DMACC rolls back tuition increase
DES MOINES — Des Moines Area Community College will rollback its tuition increase by $1 per credit hour for the upcoming 2019 fiscal year th…
Minor Ames flooding expected to end Friday
AMES (AP) — Authorities say minor flooding in Ames is expected to continue Friday but end as Squaw Creek and the South Skunk River fall back…
