Check out some of Nonpareil photojournalist Joe Shearer's favorite city and area sports photos from 2026 so far.

"It was a good run, but as 'Best and Last' reminds us, all good things come to an end," Bruce Miller writes in his review.

A free community baby shower in Council Bluffs, hosted by Molina Healthcare of Iowa and Firefly, gave families items including crib mattresses and baby wipes for no cost.

When was the last time you saw the original signature of a US President in Council Bluffs? Or was able to stand in front of a Jefferson Peace Medal?

For many families, traveling for Independence Day isn’t just a trip, it’s a tradition,” Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA, said in a press release. “Vacatio ...

Check out some of Nonpareil photojournalist Joe Shearer's favorite news and feature photos taken so far in 2026.

A fishing trip of the California coast last week produced an extraordinary catch: a type of octopus that constructs its own shell to ride ocean currents.

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand came to Council Bluffs for a town hall event. He stressed his belief in a divided ...

Lewis Central's Aubree Davis (10) gives head coach Rob Riggs a fist pump after hitting a home run during a high school ...

Johs Turek officially launched his “Team Iowa Tour” in what he said is “basically a tied race” for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate ...

The Clarinda A’s storm in front of Nevada ...

Missouri Valley closes out road win over Lewis Central at the Dr. John & Jean Marshall Softball Complex at Iowa Western ...