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Betty L. Beermann, 92, of Sanborn, formerly of Paullina
Betty L. Beermann, 92, of Sanborn, formerly of Paullina passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Prairie View Home…
Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Sixth Illegal Re-Entry
There is no parole in the federal system, so Banuelos-Lepe will serve 24 months for the new illegal re-entry and another 24 months for violating his 2023 supervised release.
Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club Car Sinks February 18
Club spokesperson Erin Reed says this is not the earlier the car has ever gone down, that was February 8th of 2024.
Cherokee Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation
- A longtime banker and former county official in Cherokee County is facing felony charges after an undercover sting.
10 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...
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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....
10 hours ago in Music
U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events
U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...
10 hours ago in Trending, World
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
10 hours ago in Music
A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer
A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...
11 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics
When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...
1 day ago in Sports
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
1 day ago in National
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
Former Spencer Employee Admits to Stealing Thousands in Taxpayer Dollars
State Auditor Rob Sand says a former Spencer city employee has admitted to stealing 45 thousand dollars in taxpayer money.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer
A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.
In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.
1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.