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Sports

1 hour ago in Sports

Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

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The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals, adding an accomplished veteran to a team trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since a surprise World Series run in 2023.

2 days ago in Sports

Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener

Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team's season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. "Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us," Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team's 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback, Matthew Stafford.

2 days ago in Sports

Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers

Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason.

2 days ago in Sports

Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game

Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from Jennings to McCaffrey, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday.

2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Boys Swimming Strong Showing in Waterloo

4-1st Place finishes for the Tigers

National

1 hour ago in National

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

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The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago.

1 hour ago in National

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

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Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists Tuesday during another day of confrontations in Minneapolis, while students miles away walked out of a suburban school to protest the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps.

1 day ago in National

Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.

2 days ago in National

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.

5 days ago in National

Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland

As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.

Entertainment

1 hour ago in Entertainment

Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

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Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it's being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning "one final time" for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer.

1 hour ago in Entertainment

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

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Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes

Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" pulled off an upset over "Sinners" to win best film, drama.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and marathon jams, has died. He was 78.

Lifestyle

5 days ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year

Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?

Local News from Northwest Iowa Now

19 hours ago in Local

Anderson: Clay County Budget “Tight,” But Services Safe for Now

Clay County Supervisors continue hearing funding requests from various departments, and Chairman Barry Anderson says the theme this year is "tight."

1 day ago in Crime, Local

Alta Man Charged with Felony for Choking Pregnant Woman

The suspect is also charged with Obstruction of Emergency Communications for taking the victim's cell phone when she attempted to call 9-1-1.

1 day ago in Farm, Local

KICD Farm News Report: Final 2025 Iowa Crop Numbers

George Bower has the official Iowa production numbers that were released today, January 13.

1 day ago in Local

Okoboji Foundation Opens 2026 Grant Application Cycle

The annual program provides funding for capital projects that enhance lake quality and the environment, support arts and culture, and expand outdoor experiences and recreation.

News

19 hours ago in Local

Anderson: Clay County Budget “Tight,” But Services Safe for Now

Clay County Supervisors continue hearing funding requests from various departments, and Chairman Barry Anderson says the theme this year is "tight."

1 day ago in Crime, Local

Alta Man Charged with Felony for Choking Pregnant Woman

The suspect is also charged with Obstruction of Emergency Communications for taking the victim's cell phone when she attempted to call 9-1-1.

1 day ago in Farm, Local

KICD Farm News Report: Final 2025 Iowa Crop Numbers

George Bower has the official Iowa production numbers that were released today, January 13.

1 day ago in Local

Okoboji Foundation Opens 2026 Grant Application Cycle

The annual program provides funding for capital projects that enhance lake quality and the environment, support arts and culture, and expand outdoor experiences and recreation.

2 days ago in Local