Menopause, the Musical arrives in Iowa

From hot flashes and wrinkles to memory loss and mood swings, a musical opening next week in central Iowa allows women to poke fun of their own predicaments in "Menopause, the Musical." The story follows four women who meet by fighting over a lacy bra in a...

Iowa native, former Waterloo Black Hawk, rising on NASCAR circuit

Des Moines native Michael Annet is advancing in the NACAR ranks after playing a few seasons for the Waterloo Black Hawks ice hockey team. Annet, who is nearing his 22nd birthday, will race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His first competition at this new level...

Norwalk has a chance to repeat

At the state boys soccer tournament, Norwalk has a chance to repeat as Class 1A champions. Norwalk beat Spencer last night to advance to today’s title game, winning on a penalty kick and a final score of two to one. In last night’s other 1A semifinal,...

Two at five under after first round of Principal Charity Classic

Round one of the Principal Charity Classic golf tournament got underway at noon Friday. The event, being played at the Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, is part of the PGA’s senior tour. Both R. W. Eaks and Lonnie Nielson sit at the top of the...