No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More
Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More
Legislative Iowa budget work underway DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More
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Gas logs are an ideal way to keep your fireplace looking winter-ready throughout the year. However, you don’t need to buy a cord of wood or Duraflame whenever you want or need a cozy fire.
Gas logs are an easy and cost-efficient way to fill your needs, whatever they may be. However, that doesn’t mean that you should go and buy the first one that you see on sale.
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan where he was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting Wednesday morning, according to a person briefed on the investigation.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the investigation.
Police did not release the victim’s name, but said a 50-year-old was shot around 6:45 a.m.
The latest updates of where Broward and Palm Beach counties’ senior football players will be attending college and playing football at the next level:
Damon Allen, West Boca Raton, S, FAU
Nimari Brantley, Coconut Creek, DL, FAU
Jaylin Brown, Cardinal Newman, RB, Pitt
Sean Burke, South Broward, TE, FIU
Cameron Davis, Blanche Ely, LB, FIU
Deandre Desinor, Atlantic, RB, West Virginia
Chris Ewald, Chaminade-Madonna, CB, Miami
Aaron Ford Jr., West Boca Raton, LB, Alabama State
Branden Hoch, St.
President-elect Donald Trump’s support for Pete Hegseth, who he announced as his nominee for defense secretary shortly after Election Day, is wobbling after a crush of controversy over a rape allegation and a 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward women.
How Hegseth fares through a series of tests Wednesday will be critical for his chances.
He is set to continue his meetings with key senators, including Joni Ernst of Iowa, a combat veteran who has spoken about being sexually assaulted herself, and his mother is expected to sit for an interview on Fox News.
UCF opened the 2025 National Signing Day with plenty of uncertainty as the program moves forward amid a coaching search. Still, that didn’t stop the Knights from kicking things off with a couple of signees:
Malachi Boone
Buzz: The 3-star linebacker from South Sumter High School was the first player to sign his Letter of Intent on Wednesday.
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s surprising November run led to a recruiting surge in the Gators 2025 class.
Coach Billy Napier’s program officially reaped the rewards Wednesday during early National Signing Day.
UF entered with the nation’s 11th-ranked class featuring 23 commitments, including several key additions in recent weeks.
Florida veteran offensive lineman Austin Barber leads a celebration after the Gators’ 31-11 win at Florida State last weekend.