Forecasters say parts of Wright and Franklin counties got up to a half-foot of rain overnight, bringing flash flooding to communities including Alexander, Clarion and Eagle Grove. Wright County Emergency Management Coordinator Jarika Beecher says many basements were flooded and many roads were impassible as municipal crews tried to keep up with the torrents. “We […]
Postville Fire Chief Jeffrey Bohr says the fire at at the Agri Star Meat Plant this week started accidentally in the
Graciela Vrieze, age 58, of Killeen, Texas died July 29, 2026 at Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas.
Vivian Sliefert, age 89, of Storm Lake, Iowa died July 30, 2026 at Accura Healthcare of Aurelia. Funeral services will take
Operators of the state’s news casino in Cedar Rapids announced they will be opening sooner than projected. Kim Pang is the
Traffic south of Marcus is about to look a whole lot different — and the clock is ticking on the next
