Main Street Resurfacing Project to Close Section of Road Next Week

A section of Main Street in Bloomfield, between Washington and Jefferson, will be closed to all traffic from April 22nd through April 26th for street resurfacing.

May 1

Wiemer's Record On-Base Streak Ignites Nats' 13-2 Rout of Phillies

Joey Wiemer tied a major league record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season, fueling the Washington Nationals' 17-hit explosion in a 13-2 demolition of the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Luis Garcia Jr. and Jose Tena powered the offense with key RBIs as Washington improved to 3-1 early in the campaign. The streak ended in the fifth, but the damage was done.

May 1

Public Schools' $1T Empire: America's 10th Largest Industry

Public K-12 education in the U.S. rakes in $1.02 trillion in 2026 revenue, employing 7 million workers across 19,304 schools and ranking as the nation's tenth-largest industry. This staggering economic footprint comes amid fierce debates over funding shortfalls and teacher shortages. The scale underscores education's hidden role as a business powerhouse.

May 1

RPM Searches Surge 100%+: Telehealth Boom Reshapes $138B Market

May 1

Life Insurance Industry Hits $1.1 Trillion as Aging Americans Reshape Financial Planning

May 1

Car Dealers Hit $1.2T Revenue Amid EV Shift Struggles

May 1

Drug Wholesaling Hits $1.3T as Big Three Tighten Iron Grip

May 1

Iowa DNR Issues Algal Bloom Alerts for Clear Lake, Six Others

Toxic cyanobacteria blooms have prompted the Iowa DNR to warn against swimming at seven state lakes, including popular Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County. The harmful algae produce microcystin, a liver toxin risking skin rashes, stomach issues and worse for humans and pets. With over 1 million annual lake visitors, officials urge vigilance amid rising bloom severity.

May 1

Iowa City: UI Launches Comprehensive Mental Health Push for Students

May 1

Des Moines Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Convenience Store Robbery Spree

May 1

Iowa Legislature Approves Tougher Wind Turbine Setbacks for Rural Peace

May 1

Iowa Braces for First Severe Storms of 2026 Tonight

May 1

Maryland Family of Four Rescued After 5-Day Yellowstone Wilderness Ordeal

A Maryland family survived five harrowing days in remote Yellowstone backcountry, sustaining themselves on berries and stream water before being airlifted to safety. The rescue highlights both the perils of backcountry hiking and the effectiveness of coordinated search and rescue operations in one of America's most unforgiving landscapes.

May 1

NASA Pushes Artemis III Moon Landing to Late 2027 Amid Orion Setbacks

May 1

ICE Raids Surge in Texas and Arizona, Netting Over 1,000 Amid Trump Crackdown

May 1

Ohio River Chemical Disaster Spreads Fear Across Five States

May 1

CDC Flags 460% Surge in Deadly Superbug Infections Nationwide

May 1