After examining the meteor under a microscope, scientists from the University of Georgia believe that it predates the Earth ...

SHELL ROCK, Iowa --- Despite construction on a nearly century-old bridge, the Shell Rock Fourth of July fireworks and celebration will go off as planned, but without the parade.

Dallas Center-Grimes defeated Waverly-Shell Rock, 1-0, on June 7 and claimed the Class 2A Iowa girls soccer state championship. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

In class 3A at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls, Waverly-Shell Rock holds the team lead at three-over-par, three strokes ahead of Independence and MOC-Floyd Valley.

SHELL ROCK - Under construction, the building looks like what will be a two-level home along the Shell Rock River. "We're on the best lot in town, overlooking the dam," says Michael Schuldt Jr ...