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Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

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UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

8 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Boys’ Season Comes to an End in Orange City

MOC-FV's Groendyke hits 6 3-pointers in victory for Dutch

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram post on Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture in the leg she initially revealed after clipping a gate and sailing off course just 13 seconds into her run on Feb. 8.

National

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Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

1 day ago in National

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.

1 day ago in National

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans

Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.

4 days ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Spencer Community Theater Opens Classic Sound of Music February 27

The Sound of Music runs February 27–28, with a March 1 matinee, and continues March 5–7 at Spencer Community Theatre.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’

You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

Lifestyle

1 week ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

4 hours ago in Local

ILCC Financial Audit

An investigation into Iowa Lakes Community College's financial practices concluded NO findings of intentional misconduct.

6 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

DNR Says Deteriorating Ice Quickly Closing Ice Fishing Season

GREAT LAKES, IA (RADIO IOWA) – Iowa’s ice anglers have been able to keep pulling in fish by moving north…

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Spencer Community Theater Opens Classic Sound of Music February 27

The Sound of Music runs February 27–28, with a March 1 matinee, and continues March 5–7 at Spencer Community Theatre.

6 hours ago in Flood Recovery, Local

FEMA Assistance Finally Arriving in Rock Valley

Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Community School District are receiving millions of dollars in FEMA reimbursements

News

4 hours ago in Local

ILCC Financial Audit

An investigation into Iowa Lakes Community College's financial practices concluded NO findings of intentional misconduct.

6 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

DNR Says Deteriorating Ice Quickly Closing Ice Fishing Season

GREAT LAKES, IA (RADIO IOWA) – Iowa’s ice anglers have been able to keep pulling in fish by moving north…

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Spencer Community Theater Opens Classic Sound of Music February 27

The Sound of Music runs February 27–28, with a March 1 matinee, and continues March 5–7 at Spencer Community Theatre.

6 hours ago in Flood Recovery, Local

FEMA Assistance Finally Arriving in Rock Valley

Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Community School District are receiving millions of dollars in FEMA reimbursements

8 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Boys’ Season Comes to an End in Orange City

MOC-FV's Groendyke hits 6 3-pointers in victory for Dutch

21 hours ago in Local

Senator Dave Rowley Announces Cancer Diagnosis

State Senator Dave Rowley has announced he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

Former Spencer Finance Assistant Turns Herself in February 20th

A State Auditor’s investigation, requested by city officials, previously identified multiple financial irregularities tied to Bell — including undeposited landfill revenues, improper payroll payouts, and unauthorized credit-card charges.

1 day ago in Local