Motive still unclear in Boone County hatchet attack

Boone County authorities are still trying to determine what prompted a man’s attack with a hatchet at Ledges State Park on Friday. 36-year old Larry Scott of Corning is charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking Mary Eischeid of Ames as she sat...

Four champions crowned in baseball

The state high school baseball tournament wrapped up in Marshalltown and Carroll on Saturday. Dyersville Beckman won a third state championship by claiming the 2-A title with a 4-0 win over West Branch. Sophomore Matt Ungs tossed a three-hitter to earn the victory....

Iowan has pass stolen at GOP convention

An Iowan had her pass into the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia stolen. Janet Pease of Cedar Falls was attending a Sunday night reception for Iowa Republicans when she noticed her guest credentials were gone.Pease says it was a valuable lesson and...

Farmer’s markets growing in popularity

A trip to the farmer’s market is a weekly must for a growing number of Iowans who love fresh produce. There are now about 130 farmer’s markets statewide in 75 counties, the most ever, according to the state Department of Agriculture. A spokesman says...