Diet, genetics play roles in preventing high blood pressure
Doctors recommend steps to manage, prevent high blood pressure This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette's quarterly health publication. Every time you visit a physician, you're sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and taking steps to help prevent...
Detecting lazy eye in childhood key for optimal eye function
Most common vision problem in children a 'communication issue' in the brain This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette's quarterly health publication. The most common vision problem in children is really a communication issue. Often known as "lazy eye," amblyopia develops when the brain...
Sunday Poser # 268- Responding to criticism
The normal reaction to criticism is often resentment. That is how I used to react mostly when younger. As they say- with age comes wisdom- so I realized that one can tolerate criticism if it is said in a non- confrontational manner. Parents often point out the flaws in our behavior, and if done tactfully, it leads to...
Latest From Living Large: Welcome January
It’s been kind of a slow start, but I finally am getting back into my routine!. On my blog Living Large in A Small House, I may sometimes use affiliate links, which means a small commission is earned if you purchase via the link. The price will be the same whether you use the affiliate link or go directly to the...
First Alert Forecast: Sunday Evening, January 11th
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist AJ Rickman has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring big temperature swings this week.
Johnson County, IA – Traffic Alert: Lilac St Intersection Closed; Detours in Place for...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tiffin, IA – Drivers traveling through Tiffin are facing disruptions today as a key residential intersection has been temporarily closed, prompting detours and increased congestion in the surrounding area....
Agenda for Atkins City Council, Jan. 13, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following governing body will meet at the date,. time, and place herein set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows:. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brian Cruise. Approval of the Agenda by City...
A future Hawkeye commit’s star continues to rise after getting the call from Team...
Woliczko will get the chance to play for Team USA once again as she showcases her abilities during the Nike Hoops Summit on April 22.
Iowa City schools Superintendent Matt Degner named a national Superintendent of the Year
The award, announced by K-12 Dive, acclaims Degner's leadership in marketing the district during a time of increasing competition for students in Iowa IOWA CITY — Leader of Iowa City schools Matt Degner is being recognized as the national 2025 Superintendent of the Year by K-12 Dive for his focus on innovative...
Continuance Filed for Court Case Regarding Guns Found at WHS
An order of continuance has been set for Jedadiah West Reed Holden, charged with leaving weapons outside of a local school last year. A pretrial conference was set for January 7th, and the order for continuance was placed at that time. A new pretrial conference has been scheduled for February 11th. He was charged...

















