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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 1 day agoJuneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger and soldiers from...
Abraham Lincoln bolstered by big innings in win over St. Albert
Southwest Iowa's daily newspaper· 13 hours agoTwo big innings for Abraham Lincoln carried the Lynx in a 9-3 win over in-city rivals St. Albert in...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoOn what date was the Emancipation Proclamation issued? PresidentAbraham Lincoln issued the...
Evanston’s reparations program, meant to attack discrimination, accused of being discriminatory
The Mining Journal· 7 hours agoAmericans have a long tradition of offering reparations for slavery, only to see them clawed back....
Today in History
The Martinsburg Journal· 8 hours agoIn 1864, Abraham Lincoln was nominated for another term as president during the National Union (Republican) Party’s convention in Baltimore. In 1867,...
Abraham Lincoln forfeits win to Lewis Central due to exceeding pitch count
Southwest Iowa's daily newspaper· 2 days agoAbraham Lincoln’s win over Lewis Central on May 31 has been retroactively awarded to the Titans...
Fact Check: Lincoln Supposedly Said, 'It's Not the Years in Your Life that Count; It's the Life in...
Snopes via Yahoo News· 4 days agoGetty Images Claim: Abraham Lincoln once said, "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that...
7 Classic Biopics About Historical Figures From Abraham Lincoln to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Deadline via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoLives of historical figures often get cinematic treatment to tell sweeping tales of real life...
Softball scoreboard June 7
Southwest Iowa's daily newspaper· 1 hour agoUnderwood swept IKM-Manning, while AHSTW and Tri-Center lost close conference games.
Saintes pour it on late against Lynx
Southwest Iowa's daily newspaper· 9 hours ago“The girls really settled in as the game went on,” Saintes coach Lyndsey Daley said. The Lynx made the first move as Kelsi Nelson hit an 0-2 pitch for an...