DIKE — The (21-3) Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons season came to an end in a shocking 56-53 loss to the (17-6) Monticello Panthers in the Class 2A substate 5 championship, Saturday.

MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) — Charges are pending against a 16-year-old driver who police say caused a crash by pulling in front of a school bus Tuesday morning.