17 December 2015

Mistrial in 1st officer’s trial in Freddie Gray case


Mistrial in 1st officer's trial in Freddie Gray case Protestors gather as trial ensues for Baltimore cop The Associated Press BALTIMORE — T...

THIS WEEK IN HOLIDAY EVENTS:


THIS WEEK IN HOLIDAY EVENTS: Friday, Dec. 18 — Homes for Haiti Benefit, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Featuring Route 66 and B...

Texas authorities seek teen who invoked ‘affluenza’ defense


Texas authorities seek teen who invoked 'affluenza' defense Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether a teenager w...
 
Alan Aird

Alan Aird


Alan Aird Alan Aird of rural Charles City took this 10-point buck near his home on Dec. 12 the first day of Iowa’s second shotgun deer season. T...

IN BRIEF


IN BRIEF Join the pep band Friday: CCHS alumni are invited to join the pep band this Friday, Dec. 18. Admission to the girls’ basketball ga...
Obama writes  another  chapter of  ‘Diary of a  Wimpy  President’

Obama writes another chapter of ‘Diary of a Wimpy President’


Obama writes another chapter of ‘Diary of a Wimpy President’ One day before the 74th anniversary of the attacks at Pearl Harbor, Preside...
 

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Fed finally lifts key interest rate from near zero


BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Fed finally lifts key interest rate from near zero WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates from re...
Driven by distraction

Driven by distraction


hoUsehold adViCe Driven by distraction Dear Readers: Wow and double wow! The craziest things you’ve seen DRIVERS doing while driving surpris...
SAYING THANKS FOR 34 YEARS OF SERVICE IN FLOYD

SAYING THANKS FOR 34 YEARS OF SERVICE IN FLOYD


SAYING THANKS FOR 34 YEARS OF SERVICE IN FLOYD ......
 
Floyd County retail sales growth narrows in 2015

Floyd County retail sales growth narrows in 2015


CITY NOTES Floyd County retail sales growth narrows in 2015 December is customarily when this column examines retail sales in comparison to th...