Guthrie County Newspapers 
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is excited about President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Brooke Rollins for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Reynolds described Rollins as a proactive and approachable leader with a strong connection to farming, thanks to her rural upbringing. She believes Rollins understands the global importance of agriculture and looks forward to working with her … Read more
WEST BEND, Iowa – If you’re concerned about the impact of industrial farming on communities, land, and water, the Fehr family’s organic farm in northern Iowa might be worth exploring. Their farm, Clear Creek Acres, is one of the largest organic grain operations in the U.S., challenging the idea that chemicals are essential for large-scale … Read more
Des Moines, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds is allocating $8.5 million from federal pandemic relief funds to reward teachers whose students achieve significant progress in their learning. The funds will be used to give bonuses to the top 10% of teachers in each district whose students exceed their grade-level expectations in areas like reading and … Read more
The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy has revoked the license of a woman who provided false information on her application, which went unnoticed for nearly a year. In April 2022, Jing Xie applied for a massage therapy license in Iowa. On her application, she claimed she had never faced disciplinary action in another state. Four … Read more
Addison O’Grady scored 18 points, and Hannah Stuelke added 13 as No. 22 Iowa defeated Rhode Island 69-62 on Thursday night in the Cancun Challenge. O’Grady has been in double figures in six games this season, a notable improvement after having only two double-digit performances in the previous two seasons. She was 8 of 9 … Read more
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, he is tapping two of his wealthiest supporters, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to lead efforts to reduce the federal budget. They will head the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst leading the push on Capitol Hill. In a recent op-ed … Read more
Two Iowa towns have made a notable appearance in WalletHub’s 2024 ranking of the Best Small Cities in America, highlighting their appeal in terms of livability and affordability. This report, which evaluates over 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000, considers various factors such as housing costs, economic health, education quality, and overall quality of … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metro Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a Nashville restaurant owner. According to the police, 17-year-old Marcos Leyva-Hernandez was arrested on Thanksgiving night and charged with criminal homicide in the shooting death of Hwarang Joo, which occurred in a parking … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A traffic stop for an expired tag led to the arrest of three people on Tuesday after police discovered a weapon and a large amount of drugs in their vehicle. According to an arrest report, the incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 26, when officers patrolling Briley Parkway near Murfreesboro Pike saw a … Read more