Galesburg Police Department’s K9 Zeus retires
News Desk The City of Galesburg announced the formal retirement of Police K9 Zeus. K9 Zeus’s retirement was effective February 2. Zeus, 8, entered active duty in November 2019 after completing certification…
Bill to have state universities join Trump administration compact moves ahead
An Iowa House subcommittee moved ahead legislation Wednesday to have universities join a new federal education compact created by President Donald Trump, shown here during a Jan. 27, 2026, visit…
Deere invests $30M in Seeding Works, company’s oldest factory
John Deere recently invested $30 million into Moline’s Seeding Works, its oldest factory, as part of the company’s push to stay innovative and competitive in a fast-changing market. It recently…
Johnson County Supervisor addresses comments on World Hijab Day proclamation
Hunter 02/04/26 Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green issued a media release addressing comments on the county’s Facebook post celebrating World Hijab Day. The post was issued on February 1st, proclaiming…
Storm Lake creates neighborhood volunteer program, offering support to community members
Volunteers and homeowners must sign waivers for participation.
Feedback wanted: Proposed bridge replacement in Monona County
You can contact the transportation planner with questions about the project at (855) 925-2801, extension 3806 or email at n16865@publicinput.com
Bulldogs Roll Tigers and Trojans
By Jason Bucher The Bedford Bulldogs traveled to Lenox on Monday, January 26th and scored early and often on their way to a convincing 78-48 victory. John Deemer started the…
Hall of Fame inductees to be announced Feb. 6
The Bedford Community School Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at halftime of the girls’ and boys’ basketball games on Friday, February 6. This year the committee had the…
Grapplers at Mt. Ayr
By Jason Bucher On Thursday, January 29th the Bulldogs made the trek to Mt. Ayr for a triangular with the host school and Maryville. The Bulldogs fell to Maryville 47-18…
Clearfield Methodist Church services
The Clearfield Methodist Church holds services every Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Friendship meals are at 11:30 a.m. the first and last Mondays…
Speech Team competes at Large Group Districts Jan. 24
The Bedford High School Speech Team competed in Large Group Districts on Saturday, January 24, at Mt Ayr High School, where six events performed and all six received I (one)…
Taylor County Extension hires Program Director
Taylor County is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristen Smith as the new Program Director. A 2025 graduate of South Dakota State University in Agricultural Communications, Kristen most recently…
Iowa Attorney General files suit against Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced on January 30 that a lawsuit has been filed against 18 pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insulin manufacturers, alleging they unlawfully manipulated and inflated…
New library program begins at NM library
Starting in February, the New Market Library is starting a new program called Book Express. They are excited to be workinjg with the Farmers Mutual Town and Country convenience store…
Lady Bulldogs Tame Tigers
By Jason Bucher On Monday, January 26th the Bulldogs headed to Lenox for the Taylor County showdown and came home victorious with a 59-34 victory. In the opening quarter the…