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4 hours ago in Lifestyle
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery
Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.
4 hours ago in Olympics, World
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."
Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget: DOT Celebrate Highway 3 Bridge Construction Completion
In response, a massive collaborative effort was launched. The Iowa Transportation Commission fast tracked the project, which was already slated for an update after previous flood events.
Estherville Performing Arts Series Opens Thursday with Eden Ehm
Ehm is a Decorah Iowa native and has played for the King and Queen of Norway and regularly appears at Scandinavian festivals around the country.
Fresh Start Celebrates Anniversary with Major Pledge to Flood Recovery
Morris says the spirit of Fresh Start Market and Boutique, and its name, truly reflects Spencer’s attitude.
Verdon Austad, 83, Fostoria
A Celebration of Life for 83 year old Verdon Austad of Fostoria will be Sunday, October 26th from 1:30pm to…
11 hours ago in National
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
11 hours ago in World
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.
11 hours ago in Sports
NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says
The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
11 hours ago in Sports
Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.
11 hours ago in Sports
Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays
Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.
11 hours ago in Entertainment
Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.
11 hours ago in Trending, World
The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world with its audacity and scale.
Laurian Pederson, 67, Milford
Services for Laurian “Lauri” Pederson, age 67, of Milford will be held Saturday, October 25th at 10:30AM at the Foundation…
Lolita Weier, 87, Linn Grove
Services for 87 year old Lolita Weier of Linn Grove will be Friday, October 24th at 10:30am at Riverside Evangelical…