17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (121+ words) Waverly Newspapers congratulates the kids who have earned prizes for their excellence in coloring in our annual Easter coloring contest. Emmy Robinson, 5, of Waverly won first place in the 1-5 age group. Carsten Parsons, 2, of Waverly won second place in the…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (261+ words) Two more Grandstand shows announced: Staind and BigXthaPlug'Community Newspaper Group Rap, hip-hop, alternative rock, and grunge have been added to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup Multi-platinum rock band Staind with special guest Hoobastank will bring their gritty alternative sound…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (161+ words) Easter is a great time to taste the newest candy creations and revisit some old favorites. Here are the top five trending candy items you can pick up at Hy-Vee. 1. Butterbeer Hershey's Kisses: A classic candy paired with Butterbeer-flavored cr'me,…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (449+ words) Airfare to some of spring's most popular international destinations dropped as much as 35% compared to last year. Travelers eyeing Bangkok or Athens, though, may want to brace for sticker shock. A new report finds Latin America and the Caribbean are…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (666+ words) Three in ten Americans said a stranger has fallen asleep on them during a flight in a recent travel survey. And nearly a fifth (18%) confessed they are actually guilty of leaning on a stranger and snoozing while on a plane…...

19+ hour, 10+ min ago  (362+ words) Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams has been beset by off-field controversy Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked himself into rehab, his attorney told US media Wednesday. The Rams star "voluntarily entered a holistic care facility…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (394+ words) The campgrounds at Iowa state parks and forests are opening for business on April 1. Staff are busy sprucing up campsites, freshening up facilities, and will be turning on water during the month. With more than 759,000 campers and nearly 13.5 million visitor…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (222+ words) Megan Thee Stallion is one of the leading women in American rap American rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she had a "wake-up call" after she was taken to hospital in the middle of a Broadway performance of "Moulin…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (823+ words) Ella Morarend of Wapsie Valley placed second in the high jump in Sumner. Adalynn Kane of Wapsie Valley runs the 3000-meter at the Frostbite Invitational. Espyn Decker of Wapsie Valley placed second in the long jump at the Frostbite Invitational…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (189+ words) Bremer County Extension hosting Gardening and Plant-Starting programs at Sumner Library'Community Newspaper Group Many folks have already read through plant catalogs and are planning their 2026 gardens Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Bremer County is hosting an informative and educational class…...