Algona Upper Des Moines · New Hampton, IA
[See image gallery at www.algona.com] Robert Becker’s son reminded us of the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day when he gave the keynote address at last week’s Veterans Day observance held on a blissfully beautiful Wednesday morning at the Chickasaw County Veterans Memorial. “Those who did not return are remembered on Memorial Day,” said Dr. Todd Becker, a longtime dentist in New Hampton who retired in 2020. “We are here on Veterans Day to recognize all military veterans who have served honorably and to focus on thanking the living veterans.” Keynote speaker Todd Becker shares his thoughts during New Hampton’s Veterans Day program that was held on Wednesday at the Chickasaw County Veterans Memorial.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAThe Charles City FFA invited community members to celebrate military service with its annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Comet Gym. Opening the program with Carter Mack performing the Call to the Colors, the FFA students advanced the flags as master of ceremonies Kinleigh Bahe welcomed the audience. Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by the […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Charles City FFA leads community Veterans Day celebration first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAMain Street Charles City invited community members to share their visions for the future during a Community Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. “We’re going to focus tonight on where we want our community to go,” said Community Development Director Mark Wicks. A wide cross-section of residents gathered in the public library’s Zastrow Room to share opinions on what […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Main Street Charles City gets feedback for the future first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAFor 50 years, Charles City seniors have been gathering for meals, companionship and activities through a program that began with a small group of residents looking for a place to get together. The Charles City congregate meals program will celebrate its 50th anniversary Wednesday, Nov. 18, with entertainment, special guests and a Thanksgiving dinner at the Charles City Community Center. […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Charles City congregate meals program to celebrate 50 years Nov. 18 first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Charles City, IA
Nearby: Charles City, IAAn Amazon delivery van caught fire Tuesday afternoon in Charles City, possibly after trapping dry leaves under the engine compartment. Charles City firefighters were called to the intersection of Seventh and Hildreth streets at 1:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, where they found a fire in the front of the van. “My guess is, by the leaf litter, he probably went […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Forgot Password The post Leaf pile suspected in Amazon delivery van fire in Charles City first appeared on Enterprise Media.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Decorah, IA
Nearby: Decorah, IAEmily Grace Oyloe, age 45, of Decorah was charged with operating while intoxicated — first offense — and failure to obey a traffic control device at approximately 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 near the intersection of Clay Hill Road and River Road in Decorah. Court records say the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was called to that location following a two-vehicle accident, and Oyloe showed signs of intoxication. Her blood alcohol concentration was found to be more than twice the legal limit to operate a vehicle in Iowa. Oyloe was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Christian Carstens, age 29, of Waukon turned himself in to authorities with the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. He was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on a warrant for violation of probation. Kobe Detra, age 22, was booked into the Winneshiek County Jail at 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to serve 14 consecutive days.
Algona Upper Des Moines · Decorah, IA
Nearby: Decorah, IA, age 48, of Decorah, passed away unexpectedly of unknown causes on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at his home in Decorah. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026, at Winneshiek Fairgrounds Community Center, 900 East Main Street, Decorah, with Father Daniel Knipper presiding. Celebration of life will follow the prayer service from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026, at Winneshiek Fairgrounds Community Center, 900 East Main Street, Decorah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Ryan’s children, Katelyn and Brock at P.O. Box 352, Calmar, Iowa 52132. Helms Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. The post Ryan Christensen first appeared on Enterprise Media.
The Courier · Cedar Falls, IA
Nearby: Cedar Falls, IACEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI softball coach Ryan Jacobs announced the signing of four high school players to the Panthers' 2028 roster.
The Courier · Cedar Falls, IA
Nearby: Cedar Falls, IACEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI volleyball coach Bobbi Petersen announced the signing of three Midwestern high school athletes to the Panthers' 2027 recruiting class Wednesday.
The Courier · Cedar Falls, IA
Nearby: Cedar Falls, IACEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UNI women's basketball team has signed Iowa high school guards Campbell Schulz and Macy Meyer for the 2027-28 season.
Southeast Iowa Union · Cedar Falls, IA
Nearby: Cedar Falls, IAIowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) dribbles past Northern Iowa guard Jenna Twedt (20) during an NCAA women's basketball game Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Michael Baniewicz/The Gazette IOWA CITY — They brought their jerseys. They brought their shoes.“Our offense,” Tanya Warren said, however, “we left in Cedar Falls.” No. 10 Iowa held UNI to its second-lowest point total in the 32-game series between the intrastate rivals and rolled 78-40 before a crowd of 13,609 Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.The Hawkeyes (3-1) held the Panthers to 25.5-percent shooting and forced 26 turnovers.“After the UConn game (a 91-79 loss Sunday), we wanted to show that we’re still Iowa and we’re still a top-10 team,” Iowa freshman McKenna Woliczko said. Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko talks to the media about putting forth a strong defensive effort vs. UNI after having a difficult defensive showing the game before vs.
Iowa Capital Dispatch · Cedar Falls, IA
Nearby: Cedar Falls, IACEDAR FALLS — Kelly Sullivan is a ‘gold star” teacher in many ways, but she and other families who lost loved ones in war received a ‘‘gold star” tribute from one of her star pupils this week ahead of Veterans Day. Disabled veteran Taylor Morris, who lost parts of all four limbs in a May 2012 bomb blast in Afghanistan, and a cadre of volunteers dedicated a Gold Star Families Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Cedar Falls. Kelly Sullivan was Taylor Morris’s third grade teacher. She is the granddaughter and grandniece of Waterloo’s five Sullivan brothers, who were killed in World War II. Sullivan not only attended Monday’s dedication, she and staff brought third graders from Lincoln Elementary School in Cedar Falls to the ceremony. “I am so proud of my former third grader Taylor,” she said. Not only is Sullivan a member of a Gold Star family which lost loved ones in combat, in 2022 she was among a group of local educators nominated for a Gold Star Teachers award by the R.J.