A look back at the first week of the area sports postseason
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- Bryan Clark
R Kitchens & Baths celebrated new ownership with a ribbon cutting Friday
- Bryan Clark
See where the Clarinda and Shenandoah football teams play Friday in the second round of the playoffs
- Jared McNett, Dave Dreeszen, Tim Hynds and Mason Dockter Sioux City Journal
During his remarks Thursday, President Donald Trump said he has two years left in office, and the country could be in for a glum stretch if Republicans don't vote.
- Bryan Clark
The Shenandoah football team scored in the game's final moments to gain a historic playoff win Friday at Interstate 35
- Bryan Clark
The Clarinda football team advanced to the second round of the playoffs Friday with a 49-14 home win over Pella Christian, the team that eliminated them last year.
- Tyler Jett Des Moines Register
A new pair of creditors has stepped forward to claim Republican lieutenant governor candidate Derek Wulf owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars: his parents.
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While praising President Donald Trump at a rally in Sioux City, Republican Joe Mitchell joked that Iowans "don't ride bicycles."
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Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai says girls in some parts of the world still must risk their lives in order to pursue the basic human right to learn.
Nature Decker, a local mom, wrote a book to give her son with autism, epilepsy and a rare genetic disorder representation and to teach other kids different ways to communicate.
Nick Offerman brought a different vibe to the World Food Prize, urging adoption of regenerative farming practices — and focusing on feeding local families — with a song.
The Hollywood star who played President Jed Bartlet in “The West Wing” is challenging the World Food Prize Foundation to find a way to revive the dismantled USAID.
The Ducks converted just 4 of 15 third-down opportunities, flipping possession back to the Illini offense after short stints on the bench.
Iowa's two gubernatorial candidates will meet for one final debate hosted by KCRG and The Gazette after they were unable to agree on rescheduling a debate hosted by Iowa PBS.
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- Bryan Clark
The Clarinda football team advanced to the second round of the playoffs Friday with a 49-14 home win over Pella Christian, the team that eliminated them last year.
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