AUDUBON — It’s that time of year.
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ fishing report for the week of April 8, 2021 for southwest Iowa:
MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection began last week at Rathbun and Storm lakes and earlier this week at the Iowa Great Lakes. Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau will set gillnets at night looking for walleyes ready to spawn.
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ fishing report for the week of April 8, 2021 for southwest Iowa:
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AUDUBON — Teachers and administrators, along with former students and many friends were sad to hear of the passing of a well-loved Audubon Community Schools coach and teacher earlier this month.
Over the next two weeks, more than 150 athletes from 15 Iowa colleges and universities will participate in the 2021 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Collegiate Championships.
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TREYNOR – Area boys’ track teams had to wait a week to kick off their seasons, but it was worth the wait for Audubon at Tuesday’s Jerome Howe Relays in Treynor.
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(The Center Square) – Linn County and the University of Iowa’s Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination (CHEEC) are among the local and state entities spreading awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
Illinois tourism and hospitality leaders asked lawmakers for additional support and reopening guidance as the state plans next steps for its COVID-19 economic recovery.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
Daily hospital admissions and the number of people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continue to rise along with the percentage of the population vaccinated, state public health officials said Friday.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City conceded in second-half stoppage time to lose 2-1 to 10-man Leeds on Saturday, halting its march to the Premier League title.
“Man, Witt’s a dog,” sophomore Nick Herbig said. “He doesn't always get his job done in the prettiest way, but he gets his job done. No matter what, he’s scrapping, clawing, he's fighting every rep."
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Colorado Avalanche (27-9-4, first in the West Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (12-22-7, eighth in the West Division)
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Pittsburgh Penguins (26-13-2, third in the East Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (14-19-6, seventh in the East Division)
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New York Rangers (19-16-5, fifth in the East Division) vs. New York Islanders (26-11-4, second in the East Division)
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As a non-profit critical access hospital, the mission and purpose of Manning Regional Healthcare Center is to serve those in the local community and provide a public benefit. Quality healthcare has a large community and economic impact and it is essential for attracting other industries. Hos…
AUDUBON COUNTY — All those in Iowa ages 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Audubon County continues to regularly receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, a two-dose series separated by 28 days. The county did previously receive a onetime allotment of Johnson and Johnson single …
April is Child Abuse Prevention month and the Audubon County Attorney’s office is proud to recognize and support the cause with the display of blue pinwheels on the courthouse lawn. Shining in the sun, the pinwheels on display represent a bright future for our children and our community. The…
Medicap Pharmacy in Audubon is accepting appointments for the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine.
On Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, Myrtue Medical Center’s Public Health will host a mass COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic with 1,170 doses available. Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) helps support community efforts to vaccinate communities across Iowa. The CPESN netwo…
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Best friends, 'Rocks' co-stars and BAFTA nominees Bukky Bakray and Kosar Ali support and make fun of each other ahead of the British Academy Film Awards (10 April.)
AUDUBON — It’s that time of year.
As a non-profit critical access hospital, the mission and purpose of Manning Regional Healthcare Center is to serve those in the local community and provide a public benefit. Quality healthcare has a large community and economic impact and it is essential for attracting other industries. Hos…
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — After a deadly year in New York's nursing homes, state lawmakers have passed legislation intended to hold facility operators more accountable for neglect and potentially force them to spend more on patient care.
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s national broadcaster switched instantly into mourning mode when Prince Philip’s death was announced Friday.
LONDON (AP) — Gun salutes across the U.K., in Commonwealth countries and at sea are marking the death of Britain’s Prince Philip on Saturday as military leaders honor the former naval officer and husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
NEW DELHI — Multiple Indian states are warning the federal government of COVID-19 vaccine shortages as another spike in cases threatens to overrun the country and its already-feeble medical infrastructure.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday began a 10-day lockdown amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections, state TV reported, a worrisome trend after more than a year of the country battling the Middle East's worst outbreak.
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s national broadcaster switched instantly into mourning mode when Prince Philip’s death was announced Friday.
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I admit I haven’t thought ahead too far about this week’s column.
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Well, how many of you still have NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament brackets that are worth keeping at all?
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One topic I didn’t have room to address in my normal weekly column but had hoped to was the new football districts.
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If there’s anything the coronavirus has taught us, it’s to take nothing for granted.
