In her ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger said the defendants lacked evidence to show the disruption was large enough to justify censoring Melisa Crook.



Maybe you were there when it happened or read about it the first time around, but some things are just worth repeating. Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. There are 350 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?


Rob and Barb Welch of Winterset are resting after a season of bringing the magic of Santa and Mrs. Claus to the boys and girls of South Central Iowa