New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Jul 13, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The…
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Iowa pheasant outlook once again good for hunters
Jul 13, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The early pheasant forecast shows hunters in Iowa could once again have a lot of birds to chase. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz uses weather information to predict pheasant numbers.…
Free Vision Screenings to be Offered for Children at Pella Regional
Jul 13, 2026
PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center, in partnership with the Leighton Lions Club, will offer free vision screenings for children ages 6 months through kindergarten on Thursday, August 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The…
Man Dies After Being Hit by Semi Truck in Poweshiek County
Jul 13, 2026
POWESHIEK COUNTY – A man died in Poweshiek County in the early morning hours on Friday after being hit by a semi truck on Interstate 80. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says that deputies responded…
Megan Moroney Gets Into The Fragrance Business
Jul 13, 2026
It seems that once a performer's star has risen to a certain height, you either get involved with your own brand of liquor, your own bar, or your own fragrance. Megan Moroney is apparently at that point,…
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Jul 10, 2026
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87. Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in…
Water Summary Update: Drought expands in areas of northern and western Iowa, east returns to normal conditions
Jul 10, 2026
DES MOINES – Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. While southeastern Iowa experienced above-average moisture that returned central and eastern…
Southern Iowa Fair to Begin Next Week
Jul 10, 2026
The Southern Iowa Fair officially begins next week. The fair is set to run from Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18, and it’ll feature plenty of mainstays from past years, including the Kids Zone,…
Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Recognize Vermeer Charitable Foundation for Contribution of $1 Million to Bridging the Gap Campaign
Jul 10, 2026
PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) recognized the Vermeer Charitable Foundation for their generous contribution of $1 million to the Bridging the Gap Campaign. Gifts to the Bridging…
Luke Bryan Reveals 2026 Farm Tour Details
Jul 10, 2026
We already knew the dates and locations for Luke Bryan's fall 2026 Farm Tour, but yesterday he revealed who would be coming along for the ride. Dasha, Kenny Whitmire, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock have been announced as special guests for the 2026…