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AGWSR Baseball goes 2-0 at Colo-Nesco Tournament
The AGWSR baseball team picked up two much-needed wins at a tournament at Colo-Nesco Saturday. The Cougars defeated Rockford 6-0 and the hosts 8-3 in eight innings. Against Rockford, the Cougars scored twice each in the second, sixth and seventh innings, earning their first shutout win of the season. Trace Eiten led offensively with two hits. Ryne Pickering was the winning pitcher with one strikeout, two walks and three hits in four innings pitched. Tristen Dennis and Kingston Holman also pitched.
North Iowa woman picked up on a warrant in Hardin County
Last night the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department arrested 41-year-old Misty Stuart of Mason City who was wanted on a Hardin County warrant for a probation violation from the original charges of possession of methamphetamine and for 3rd degree theft. Stuart is being held at the Hardin County Jail.
Landus expects small 'green' ammonia plants to make big dent in farmers' fertilizer costs
Talus Renewables plans to build nearly 80 modular "green" ammonia plants in Iowa and other Midwestern states over the next two years. The green ammonia, produced with water, air and renewable energy, will be used to make nitrogen fertilizer needed by farmers to help grow crops that feed people and livestock.
Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa
Food, music and fireworks will all be in abundance on Thursday across Iowa as part of July 4th celebrations. Notable events for the holiday include firework shows, parades and a three-day jazz festival. Due to flooding along the Mississippi River, many planned Fourth of July events near the river have been canceled or postponed like […] The post Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
How accurate is the forecast in Iowa? New data shows how far out you can trust the temps.
A true Iowan knows the forecast is always on the edge of change. But why exactly is it so difficult to accurately predict the weather in the Midwest?. The Washington Post analyzed government data to examine the accuracy of the National Weather Service's official high-temperature forecast. The NWS forecast is used across the country to trigger emergency alert systems.
Google announces $1 billion investment in Iowa data centers, $1.3 million in water quality
Google announced its plans to invest $1 billion into its Iowa facilities. It also announced it will contribute $1.3 million towards water quality projects in the Hawkeye state. Google made the announcement at its Council Bluffs data center campus on Tuesday. "Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to Council Bluffs and...
Willie Ray’s Q Shack to travel to Northwestern Iowa to help flood victims
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids restaurant owner Willie Ray Fairley says he is taking a crew to northwestern Iowa this weekend to help Iowans impacted by devastating flooding. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Fairley said the team with Willie Ray’s Q Shack will be serving meals Saturday...
How much rain caused flooding in central Iowa Tuesday night
DES MOINES, Iowa – Several inches of rain fell across parts of Iowa Tuesday, causing flooding in locations like Pella, Indianola, and in parts of Mahaska County. Automated weather stations in Knoxville and Centerville picked up over 2″ of rain. Oskaloosa received just under an inch, and Hampton, Marshalltown, Ankeny, Algona, and Creston all saw over half an inch of rainfall.
Iowa Traffic Fatality County Down 16 Percent from Same Time One Year Ago
(Des Moines) According to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa Traffic Fatality Count, there were 27 fewer traffic fatalities on Iowa’s roadways than one year ago. As of July 1, 135 people have died on Iowa’s roadways compared to 162 one year ago. This is eight lower than in 2022 and nine lower than in 2021.
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