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West Delaware High School students began the 2026-27 school year with scheduling changes. After years of a 10-minute passing time, West Delaware switched to a 5-minute passing time in preparation for next year’s trimesters. Student Alivia White (11) said the shift from a 10-minute to a 5-minute passing time...
For the GRAND FINALE Farm Feature Friday segment of the year, I am honored to be highlighting Randy Swestka, of Protivin. He was such a joy to sit down with and learn from. Thank you Randy for your insight and for being wonderfully vulnerable in a time of hardship for your family. Hear the full interview below.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has given initial approval to rezoning land just west of Hopkinton for a bitcoin mining company, but will require a new type of cooling system. County Supervisor Shirley Helmrichs said the land which is currently in an agricultural zone would be reclassified for light...
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — A second child has died from measles in Wisconsin, the state Department of Health Services and the Grant County Health Department announced Friday, as the statewide case count climbs to 651 — the highest total in more than 35 years.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — November 12, 2026 — Western Dubuque plays for a spot in the state championship tonight. The Bobcats, 10-1 and ranked No. 3 in Class 4A, face unbeaten No. 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier at 7 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The winner advances to the Class 4A championship game on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m., also at the UNI-Dome.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.
Bob and Robby Jewell of Decorah have been selected as the 2026 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award® recipients. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. The Jewells’ 1,600-acre farm,...
DUBUQUE, Iowa — November 12, 2026 — The hot mix asphalt paving project on North Cascade Road in Dubuque County wraps up today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, and the road is open. The project, listed as New Melleray Road and North Cascade Road HMA paving, covered 3.31 miles...
