‘The SpongeBob Musical’ brings underwater fun to QC Music Guild
News Desk If nautical nonsense is something you wish, The SpongeBob Musical at Quad Cities Music Guild delivers. Performances will be on July 10-12, 16 -19 . Show times on Thursday, Friday…
As Labor Challenges Persist, Agricultural Drones Gain Ground Across U.S. Farms
As U.S. agriculture faces persistent labor shortages and rising operational costs, agricultural drones are becoming an increasingly important tool for improving efficiency and precision. The article explores how companies like…
Getting to know Hawkeyes assistant coach LaSondra Barrett
Hawkeye Headquarters intern Ryan Paris sat down with LaSondra Barrett for a Q&A session. Ryan Paris: How’d you first get into playing basketball? LaSondra Barrett: My dad was a referee.…
Spectacular to Feature Record-Breaking Food, Art Vendors
Storm Lake’s 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is gearing up for one of its largest vendor lineups ever, with more than 30 food vendors and over 30 art vendors scheduled throughout…
Construction to Begin Monday on Ice House Lift Station Project
Work is set to begin Monday, July 6, on the City of Storm Lake’s Ice House lift station improvement project. Contractors will start by coordinating with MidAmerican Energy to reroute…
Fundraising Nears Goal for 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular
Fundraising for the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is entering its final stretch, and organizers say they are close to meeting their $50,000 goal. Co‑chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad report…
Weekly Log: Several Journalists Depart
Trent Condon says he was let go after making comments about the job cuts that affected many of his colleagues at iHeartMedia’s KXNO-FM/106.3 (Ankeny-Des Moines). My days at KXNO are…
Drought Monitor Shows Change to Moderate Drought
Drought Monitor Shows Change to Moderate Drought 16 BOONE, Iowa—The Weekly Drought Monitor Map shows a change in Abnormally Dry conditions in the state to an increase in Moderate Drought.…
Ashley Fitzgerald, Manager, Boone County Fair, July 3, 2026
Ashley Fitzgerald, Manager, Boone County Fair, July 3, 2026 25 Ashley Fitzgerald, Manager, Boone County Fair visits about the 2026 Boone County Fair “Stars, Stripes and Country Nights”. This year…
For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year something is different.
Exterior of Anamosa State Penitentiary, a maximum-security prison where one wing has air conditioning in cells and one does not. (Photo courtesy of Iowa Department of Corrections) As summer temperatures…
Supervisors Sign Off on Courthouse Elevator Security Upgrades
Buena Vista County is tightening courthouse security. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning to authorize Board Chair Paul Merten to sign an Otis elevator service and repair order —…
Registered Sex Offender from Marcus Pleads Guilty in Grooming Case
A Marcus man arrested in a police decoy operation has pleaded guilty to grooming in Cherokee County District Court as part of a plea deal. Forty‑three‑year‑old Travis Ehrig entered the…
More storms with heavy downpours
An “Extreme Heat Warning” remains in effect through Friday evening for our southern hometowns. Some relief is on the way! While there will be dry hours today and tomorrow, showers…
US labor market weakened in June
Empty tables line the pier at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, where a drop in Canadian visitors has affected business. Nationally, leisure and hospitality jobs dipped 61,000 in June, reflecting slower…
LIST: What’s open for the 4th of July this year?
Forgot the hot dogs and fireworks? Need a snack on the road?