Drop in and dance: Student workshops expand Grinnell’s dance scene
News Desk “Your right hand is gonna be controlling the hip, and so it’ll go up and down, so 5, 6, 7, 8— da-da-da-tada-da…” As “Nissan Altima” by Doechii pulses through the…
Premium gas at $3.15 per gallon in Jasper County in week ending Jan. 31
Jasper County had three gas stations selling premium gas at the lowest price of $3.15 per gallon during the week ending Jan. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.…
Forestry On Tap Virtual Field Day Explores Local Wood Resources, Bioreactors, and Microbiome
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a virtual field day on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. CST. The event, which is available at no cost, will feature a live…
SEN. SALMON: Spotlight on the SPEAKS Act
What is the SPEAKS Act?: The SPEAKS Act is a bill I introduced that provides that no K-12 school shall discriminate against students or penalize them for religious or political…
Those clucking egg prices as of 2/6/26
Here’s this week’s egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2025, compared to where prices are now. To…
Alienation of traditional U.S. economic allies could disrupt world order
It’s safe to say President Donald Trump ruffled more than a few feathers during the first year of his second term in office, not only among Democrats. His international trade…
Gary Robert Machan of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Funeral services are pending for Gary Robert Machan, 81, of Dakota Dunes, S.D., and formerly of Perry, who passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at a local hospital in Sioux…
Iowa GOP tough on crime plan could get expensive
Illinois might let you bet on the Academy Awards, and Iowa might adopt its own three strikes law to crack down on crime. Two very different measures are being considered…
Iowa a cancer hotspot, so right choices might help protect you
Here in Iowa, the topic of cancer hits especially close to home. Our state has the second-highest cancer rate and the fastest-growing cancer rate in the country. While some risk…
Crash in Rock Island
At least one vehicle was towed after a crash in Rock Island on Sunday. It happened before 6 a.m. at the intersection of 30th Street and 18th Avenue. Our Quad…
Executive Director of Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition announces run for Supervisor
Edited release 02/08/26 Jessica Andino, a lifelong Johnson County resident, community leader, small business co-owner, and public health researcher, has announced her candidacy for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,…
States move to ban NDAs that silence survivors of child sexual abuse
Alabama state Sen. Matt Woods, a Republican, speaks to a colleague on the floor of the Alabama Senate in January. The Senate passed a bill Woods sponsored that would prohibit…
VITA coordinators and trainers share their role and purpose
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program works to ease the burden of tax season by offering free tax preparation while creating meaningful connections between students and the community. VITA…
City of Aledo considers change in recycling services; sets public hearing
The City of Aledo is weighing whether to continue using Lakeshore Recycling for waste collection after public complaints over service failures, a news release says. The city has called a…
Legislation introduced that would criminalize abortion in Iowa
Hunter 02/08/26 Republican Representative Zach Dieken has introduced legislation that would abolish and criminalize abortion by classifying it as homicide. Iowa.Media reports the legislation was written by Bradley Pierce, president…