West Burlington, Iowa, Great River Health awarded a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® to Shelly Peterson, RN. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, […]
Read more navigate_nextFairfield Police Remove Dozens of Animals from Neglectful Home; Two Arrested
Fairfield, Iowa — On September 2, 2025, the Fairfield Police Department, with support from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, the Fairfield Veterinary Clinic, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Read more navigate_nextMidwest Old Threshers Reunion Marks 75 Years with Record Attendance Crowds
The 75th annual Midwest Old Threshers Reunion has officially wrapped up, and this milestone year set a new all-time attendance record. A total of 38,007 people passed through the gates […]
Read more navigate_next“Grow Another Row” With Healthy Henry County
Henry County residents are encouraged to “Grow Another Row” this season, sharing the bounty of their gardens with neighbors in need. Through the Grow Another Row and Share with Others […]
Read more navigate_nextTri-State Rodeo Inducted into Hall of Fame, Set for Unforgettable 2025 Lineup
Recognized as one of the top five large outdoor rodeos in the nation since 2000, the Tri-State Rodeo has reached another milestone—its 2025 induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. […]
Read more navigate_nextMiss Iowa Lydia Fisher Heads to Miss America Stage
Wapello’s own Lydia Fisher is set to compete for the crown of Miss America later this week in Orlando, carrying with her both hometown pride and pageant history. Fisher was […]
Read more navigate_nextIowa Crop Progress Report – Week Ending August 31, 2025
With only scattered rainfall across the state, Iowa farmers had 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 31, 2025, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. […]
Read more navigate_nextTwo Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Employees Charged After Bar Altercation
Two employees of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department are facing charges following an incident at a Libertyville bar earlier this month. According to court documents, Deputy Austin Almon and jailer […]
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