One of the state's largest public employee unions has registered against a union-related bill that it supported in previous years.

The basketball season started off on a down note for the Ruthven-Ayrshire girls last week with a pair of losses.

WEST?BEND - The Lady Wolverines of West Bend-Mallard advanced to the second round of Class 1A Regional Volleyball tournament play with a 3-0 win over Laurens-Marathon in the opening round of tournament play last Wednesday night, Oct.

This weekend, Sept. 25-27, a unique event is taking place near the small town of Laurens, Iowa at Hidden Acres Music Farm.

Surrounded by his wife and two children, 34-year-old Jeff Lively of Laurens is fighting for his life.

Laurens, Iowa, is a long way from Laurens, France, but the two cities have a bond that keeps them connected.