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Saturday Bake Sale for BCAS
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (54+ words) Saturday Bake Sale for BCAS'Community Newspaper Group Buchanan County Animal Shelter Easter bake sale is this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Oelwein Dollar Fresh. Variety of baked goods, donated by locals, will be for sale. E-edition and App Help TEACHER…...
One of world’s tiniest antelopes born the size of bean can
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (332+ words) One of the world's smallest baby antelopes has taken her first wobbly steps after being born at a UK zoo - standing barely taller than a tin of baked beans. The tiny Kirk's dik-dik fawn, named Dotty, was born weighing just…...
Easter coloring contest winners announced
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (121+ words) Waverly Newspapers congratulates the kids who have earned prizes for their excellence in coloring in our annual Easter coloring contest. Emmy Robinson, 5, of Waverly won first place in the 1-5 age group. Carsten Parsons, 2, of Waverly won second place in the…...
Two more Grandstand shows announced: Staind and BigXthaPlug
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (261+ words) Two more Grandstand shows announced: Staind and BigXthaPlug'Community Newspaper Group Rap, hip-hop, alternative rock, and grunge have been added to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup Multi-platinum rock band Staind with special guest Hoobastank will bring their gritty alternative sound…...
Waverly Health Center to host free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (133+ words) Waverly Health Center (WHC) will host a free "Welcome to Medicare" educational seminar on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Tendrils Rooftop Garden. This seminar is designed for individuals who are approaching Medicare eligibility, are already enrolled and want a better…...
Hy-Vee shares top five Easter candy trends
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (161+ words) Easter is a great time to taste the newest candy creations and revisit some old favorites. Here are the top five trending candy items you can pick up at Hy-Vee. 1. Butterbeer Hershey's Kisses: A classic candy paired with Butterbeer-flavored cr'me,…...
Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (994+ words) Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the coming days would be decisive in the war Lebanon's health ministry said seven people were killed in Israeli strikes in south Beirut and a nearby area on Wednesday An Israeli strike hits a building…...
Cheap Flights Are Back This Spring, But Only for Certain Destinations
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (449+ words) Airfare to some of spring's most popular international destinations dropped as much as 35% compared to last year. Travelers eyeing Bangkok or Athens, though, may want to brace for sticker shock. A new report finds Latin America and the Caribbean are…...
What are the top travel do’s and don’ts?
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (666+ words) Three in ten Americans said a stranger has fallen asleep on them during a flight in a recent travel survey. And nearly a fifth (18%) confessed they are actually guilty of leaning on a stranger and snoozing while on a plane…...
FINANCIAL FOCUS®: Ask these two questions before buying a home
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (355+ words) You may have heard that buying a home is better than renting. After all, why "throw money away" on rent when you could be building wealth through homeownership? Financial professionals say the decision isn't that simple. The answer depends on…...