AMES, Iowa – African Swine Fever has decimated Chinese pork production and undoubtedly caused a significant increase in imports. But where the Chinese are getting their pork from may come as a surprise.
AUDUBON — Eight-man’s third-ranked Audubon used a second half explosion to run away from East Mills to open the season with a 61-26 win.
COUNCIL BLUFFS — Second-ranked Iowa Western outscored a receiving vote Coffeyville team 29-7 in the second half to runaway with a 36-14 win in their season opener on Thursday night.
AUDUBON — Eight-man’s third-ranked Audubon used a second half explosion to run away from East Mills to open the season with a 61-26 win.
COUNCIL BLUFFS — Second-ranked Iowa Western outscored a receiving vote Coffeyville team 29-7 in the second half to runaway with a 36-14 win in their season opener on Thursday night.
Pre-season rankings were announced earlier this week for cross country, and the Iowa Track Coaches Association has three area teams ranked and several individuals in the top 30.
The Big Ten announced its 2019-20 men’s basketball conference schedule Friday.
Two area teams will square off at the Trojan Bowl in a pre-season scrimmage tonight, one of several taking place around the area.
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AMES, Iowa – African Swine Fever has decimated Chinese pork production and undoubtedly caused a significant increase in imports. But where the Chinese are getting their pork from may come as a surprise.
SIOUX CITY -- Joselyn Ibarra veered to a different school for the past three years, while wondering in more recent months what a new Bryant Elementary School might hold for her for fifth grade.
CEDAR RAPIDS – Democratic presidential hopefuls from the Big Oil state of Texas have been quick to criticize the Trump administration granting small refinery waivers that are causing hardship for corn grower and ethanol producers.
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INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — A farmer who appeared on ABC's "The Bachelor" has accepted a suspended two-year prison sentence for his role in a 2017 Iowa crash that killed another man.
New EPA waivers could reduce biofuel and ethanol production and, here in North Iowa, the general manager for POET Biorefining in Hanlontown says that farmers will suffer.
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PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — It's hard to recognize Paradise.
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San Francisco Giants (63-65, third in the NL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (74-53, second in the NL West)
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Tampa Bay Rays (76-54, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (41-88, fifth in the AL East)
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Colorado Rockies (58-71, fifth in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (69-58, first in the NL Central)
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Arizona Diamondbacks (64-65, second in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (66-62, third in the NL Central)
On July 19, 22-year-old Brandon William Henderson of Audubon, was arrested on an Audubon County Warrant. Henderson was transported to the Audubon County Jail.
GUTHRIE COUNTY — A drug investigation in southwest Iowa between July 10 and Aug. 1 resulted in 12 search warrants and 20 arrests in Guthrie, Carroll and Audubon County.
On Aug. 7 — Jason Michael Lassen, 44, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for a disturbance. Lassen was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with public intoxication.
The numbers are shocking: In 2017 (the most recent year data is available), one person died every 48 minutes in a drunk-driving crash in the United States. These deaths account for approximate…
Singer Miley Cyrus, former President Bill Clinton and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrities who’ve adopted a plant-based diet. Athlete Novak Djokovic, who recently won the men’s singles at this year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament, is the latest celeb catching waves over his plant diet.
Venturing into research on electronic nicotine
Traversing the twists and turns of the waterslide, perfecting your form on the diving board, and testing your cunning at a game of Marco Polo. These are just a few of the ways to steer clear of boredom and ensure a fun day at the pool.Â
It turns out that mindfulness — the practice of being fully aware of the present moment — can taste pretty good.Â
There are several well-known factors that contribute to aging: smoking, stress, sun exposure and genetics, among them. But what you may not realize is what you put on your plate can also cause you to look beyond your year.Â
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A high school in a Northern California town that was mostly destroyed by a wildfire is preparing to play its first football game since the blaze. (Aug. 23)
Des Moines — During the Iowa State Fair, if you are going to stand in line, the wait better be worth it. There were lines for a turn to ride down the Giant Slide, to see the famous butter cow and to enjoy a pork chop on a stick. The line for the farrowing display at the Paul R. Knapp Learnin…
AUDUBON — Barb Smith has had a finger on the pulse of Audubon for 25 years with the Audubon Chamber of Commerce, and said her favorite part was putting together the events. She will be retiring at the end of the month — on Aug. 30, and is looking forward to time with family and more. “There’…
AUDUBON — A Chamber Coffee was held on Tuesday morning to welcome back school staff, teachers and administrators, especially new staff members, at the Audubon High School cafeteria.
KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) — Republicans for a half century have built a loyal following among white evangelical Christians. But presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg (BOO'-tuh-juhj) is trying to demonstrate that there's a strong religiosity among Democrats, too.
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Trooper Nick Hopkins, 33, with 10 years' experience on the force, suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story Aug. 22 about federal authorities breaking up an international theft ring, The Associated Press reported erroneously the suspects are accused of stealing at least $46 million. The alleged thefts actually totaled $6 million, and authorities say the suspects attem…
BIARRITZ, France (AP) — President Donald Trump heads into a summit with global economic powers confronting the consequences of his preference for going it alone in a polarized nation and an interconnected world.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say six Australian men allegedly fixed matches in an online esports game and bet on the rigged results.
MILAN (AP) — Placido Domingo is returning to the stage at the Salzburg Festival this weekend to perform for the first time since multiple women accused the opera legend of sexual harassment in allegations brought to light by The Associated Press.
PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Under increasing international pressure to contain fires sweeping parts of the Amazon, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he might send the military to battle the massive blazes.
Fans of Iowa high school sports fans should be rejoicing after the announcement last week by the Iowa High School Sports Network announced its new distribution plan to broadcast state events to a larger audience.
I grew up around guns. We lived in rural Arizona for a while when I was a child and my father was an avid hunter. I got my first gun, a single shot 20 gauge shotgun when I was in the fourth grade after completing a gun safety course. We had to cut part of the stock off to make it fit and as …
Here Are The Ages That The Top Presidential Candidates Will Be On Inauguration Day, 2021: Bernie Sanders, 79; Joe Biden, 78; Donald Trump, 74; And Elizabeth Warren, 71.
Celebrate and rejoice, for on this day of release, fall sports shall officially begin. Exira-EHK will scrimmage Newell-Fonda and Audubon will play their first game of the year against East Mills.
