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Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
Two Medical Helicopters Strike Birds Within Three Days
For the second time in three days a medical helicopter in Northern Iowa struck a bird and had to make an unplanned landing.
Alta Library Bond Fails
Alta Library Board Chairman Bruce Hinkeldey says the board is disappointed but ready to regroup after voters rejected the $1.25 million bond measure.
Spencer to Milford Bike Trail Closer to Finish
Barring any unforeseen barriers, bikers will be able to safely ride from Spencer to Milford by this time in 2026.
Clay County Begins Emergency Services Overhaul
The Clay County officials are moving quickly to overhaul the EMS system following the vote to make Emergency Management an essential service.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.
4 weeks ago in National
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.
Spencer Girls Swim Team Prepares for State Championships
Spencer, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – The 2025 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Swimming & Diving Meet will…
