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.

Check out Sports Editor Peter Burtnett's picks for the Top 12 sports stories of 2026 so far. Enjoy free access to this and other Nonpareil content through July 5.

Check out managing editor Scott Stewart's picks for the Top 12 news stories of 2026 so far. Enjoy free access to this and other Nonpareil content through July 5.

The next thing I knew, 20 minutes sailed past and I didn’t get any work done while revisiting my favorite small town in North Carolina. I laughed again, this time at myself. Nostalgia can be ...

It’s a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. That doesn’t mean quality can’t slip through the cracks.

Missouri Valley has been built for the high-pressure moments, and in Thursday's 5-4 win over Lewis Central got clutch hits and evaded jams in the final three innings.

For 250 years, we Americans have creatively celebrated our country’s birthday with bonfires, fireworks, parades, picnics and more. In Brooklyn, New York, for example, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July ...

Here’s what you should know about consumer fireworks and how to safely celebrate this Fourth of July. Every year around Independence Day, 10,000 to 15,000 people go to the emergency room with ...

The Fourth of July arrives on a Saturday this weekend, providing a three-day holiday weekend for many and plenty of opportunities to celebrate.

Summer meal programs help provide breakfast and lunch to children who typically rely on school meals or are food insecure across the greater Council Bluffs community.

David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies.