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Decades of service earn the Lehmans of Shell Rock the Grand Marshal honor
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (867+ words) Dave and Bonnie Lehman are this year's grand marshals for the Shell Rock Fourth of July Celebration. Bonnie and Dave were part of a volunteer-driven group that raised money to buy flag poles. While they expected enough money to get…...
My Credit Card Bills Were Spiraling Every Month " Until I Tried This
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (925+ words) Worried young woman looking stressed while receiving the electricity bill after using the air conditioner at home Each month, Nerd Wallet suggests one wallet win to help you feel more confident about your money. This month's topic is budgeting, and…...
Wisconsin group filed lawsuit against DPI over teacher license records
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (308+ words) (The Center Square) " Another Wisconsin group has filed a lawsuit against the state's Department of Public Instruction, this time over a $34, 000 price tag to receive records related to educator license denials since 2018. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty requested…...
DMU Announces 2026 Graduates and Awards
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (170+ words) WEST DES MOINES " Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is proud to announce its newest graduates and celebrate their success. More than 430 new health professionals graduated during DMU's 126th commencement ceremony on May 29, 2026. The event highlighted the achievements of the…...
1 in 5 Americans rely on social media for health advice
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (537+ words) Around 1 in 5 adults in the U. S. make decisions about their health based on content they have viewed on social media, a new survey has shown. The U. S. -based Health Information National Trends survey found that a fifth of adults used social media…...
Oelwein BBQ legend looking to the future | Local | communitynewspapergroup. com
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (374+ words) Thyron Mathews recently brought home multiple first-place awards at FUME London 2026. An Oelwein griller who is making a name for himself is fresh off international competition and looking ahead to what is next. Thyron Mathews, a resident of Oelwein and…...
These new laws are taking effect in Iowa July 1
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (582+ words) The Iowa Capitol during golden hour on Dec. 20, 2025." Many of the laws advanced during the 2026 legislative session take effect Wednesday, including measures restricting access to abortion-inducing medication, increasing the speed limit on two-lane highways and limiting future governors" powers during…...
Democratizing Connectivity for American Businesses
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (322+ words) Community Newspaper Group (State Point) For businesses, even minutes of internet connectivity downtime can carry a steep price, with losses averaging more than $100, 000 per hour across industries, according to the International Data Corporation. To protect against this, many organizations have…...
Winneshiek County cold case closed after 40 years
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (966+ words) The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office announced the closure of a 40-year-old cold case Friday. "I am grateful for the unwavering persistence of Deputy Cole Tweten," said Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx. "He never lost sight of our ultimate mission and…...
Doctors urge caution after rare rabies death in Canadian boy
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (519+ words) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases An 11-year-old boy died from rabies 19 days after waking up with a bat lying on his mouth and nose. The child passed away as a result of the deadly virus despite having suffered…...