Martensdale-St. Marys wins opener in Class 1A

After struggling for much of the game Martensdale-St. Marys played like the top ranked team in the final quarter. The Blue Devils outscored Newell-Fonda 17-5 in the final frame in a 47-34 victory in the class 1A quarterfinal round opener at the girls state basketball...

Flu season hitting its peak in Iowa

Doctor’s offices and health clinics across Iowa are packed with people sneezing, hacking and sniffling as flu season is now at its worst. Dr. Ann Garvey, Iowa’s deputy state epidemiologist, says late February and early March are when it seems like just...