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Dickinson County Conservation Welcomes New Naturalist

Ashley Tieden has joined the staff as the new Naturalist.

2 weeks ago in National

Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season

The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.

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Hospital Safety Director Shares Important Winter Weather Safety Tips

Manwarren reports medication refills pose challenges during winter weather, so try to refill before the storm arrives

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry's awards season.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.

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Consider Giving to Clay County Fair “Plant for the Future”

The Clay County Fair has kicked off it's "Plant for the Future" program.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Kiffin laments circumstances of his Ole Miss exit, but says he couldn’t pass up LSU

Lane Kiffin called his past six years at Ole Miss "the best six years" of his life, and then tried to explain why he felt compelled to leave Oxford, Mississippi, behind and take over an LSU football program that he's always admired from afar.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15

Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season. They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

2 weeks ago in World

Former Honduras President Hernández freed after Trump pardon

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in helping drug traffickers move hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump, his wife announced Tuesday.

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Handel’s Messiah Masterwork Performed This Weekend In Spencer

To bring that story to life, the board has enlisted Director Tim Schumacher to lead the full string orchestra and community chorus.

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Sheriff Reports Multiple Winter-Related Incidents Over Holiday Weekend

Winter weather makes travel challenging.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have

Spot & Tango reports on safe holiday foods for dogs, warning against harmful items and how to include pets in festive celebrations responsibly.

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Reception Planned for Three Spencer City Councilmen

There will be a reception for three Spencer city councilmen Tuesday evening.

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Milford Confirms Sale of Old City Hall Building

Milford's Old City Hall has officially changed hands.

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City of Spencer Awarded RISE Grant from Iowa DOT

The city of Spencer has been awarded a higher-than average-percentage development RISE grant from the Iowa DOT

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.

12 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide

"Zootopia 2" regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year's second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.

12 hours ago in Entertainment

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.