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Reds’ Bleday hits for the cycle

PHOENIX (AP) — JJ Bleday knew he needed a home run to complete a cycle Saturday night. But he wasn't sure how to approach that at-bat. "I just thought, keep doing what I've been doing the first three at-bats and I was able to put a good swing on it," the Cincinnati Reds left fielder said ...

RALLY SOX

CHICAGO (AP) — Tristan Peters homered with one out in the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. After the Mets tied it in the top of the inning, Peters drove a pitch from Kodai Senga (0-9) 406 feet into the center-field seats to seal ...

Butker kicks 69-yard field goal for KC

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A stellar night for Harrison Butker soured in a hurry. Kansas City's kicker booted three long field goals, including a 69-yarder on the final play of the first half, yet left Raymond James Stadium dissatisfied with his performance after missing an extra point and a ...

Kittle taken off PUP list

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, providing hope that he might be able to return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon before the season opener. The 49ers got good news on the injury front 10 days before the team was set to depart for Australia for a Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 11 with both Kittle and All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey both back at practice. The Niners are scheduled to leave for Australia on Sept. 2 and Kittle said last week that he ...

25th year of Homer Threshing Bee is this weekend

The annual threshing bee held in Homer each year since the year 2000 is this Saturday and Sunday This is the 25th year the West Central Region Cockshutt and Co-op Club (WCRCCC) has hosted this event at the lone Homer business still operating in Homer, Lambs’ Small Engine and Tractor Repair. Thie Threshing Bee will be held at 405 Homer 2nd St., south of Webster City. Jane Stevens, secretary-treasurer of the club said club members have been helping get things set up all week. Don Lamb, owner of the business and the property where everything happens. “Don Lamb is Vice President ...

Area Catholics take a Journey in Faith

Changes to the Catholic church organization have impacted area Catholics as schedules shift to accommodate a new structure. The planning for the shifts started over a year ago. The first steps are now in place. On July 14, 2026, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque began implementing ...