The Hinterland Musical Festival is jumping the county line and coming to Warren County from its long-time home in Madison ...

Despite being the nation’s largest landlord, Uncle Sam will never win a round of Monopoly, the classic boardgame where ...

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Following the 2024 general election, the 91st Iowa General Assembly will bring some new lawmakers to the State Capitol – including adding more Republican members in both chambers. Senate Republicans ...

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Reporter Jenny Fee's husband, Eric, has become the favorite of their goat, Reggie, who insists upon giving slobbery smooches. JENNY FEE / Independent Advocate ...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Middle school teacher Daniel P. Finney is a former editor of The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune and part-time contributor to the Independent Advocate. His column is distributed ...

A trip to the laundromat used to be something you did when your washer or dryer broke down, and it was rarely a pleasant experience. Check out the Wash Barn at 1012 N. Jefferson Way, behind the ...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michael Tidemann writes from Estherville, Iowa. His Facebook page is Author Michael Tidemann. He writes a monthly column about writers and writing.

Trump’s “big, beautiful, bill” passed the House by just one vote. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks had an opportunity to be the deciding vote that protects her constituents, but instead sold ...