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Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Hampton-Dumont Breaks Ground on Summer Projects, Preparing for Bond Vote in November
The Hampton-Dumont School District is preparing for another bond vote in November. The school hosted an information booth on its proposed $17 million bond referendum vote during last week’s Franklin County Fair. Hampton-Dumont High School Principal, Matt Trosky, tells RadioOnTheGo News administrators were able to inform the public about the projects the district would like to move forward with.
Utility and Light Poles Were Damaged in Storm Lake Accident Late Last Week
An accident that involved multiple vehicles caused significant damage and disruption on Friday afternoon in Storm Lake. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, several utility and light poles were struck and severed, which led to power outages across many neighborhoods. The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office and Storm Lake Fire Department assisted in redirecting traffic and blocking streets where power lines were down. The Storm Lake Public Works Department installed four-way stop signs at intersections that lost traffic signals. MidAmerican Energy worked late into the evening on Friday replacing power poles and utility lines.
Waterloo Welcomes New Family-Owned Steakhouse
A new restaurant is opening up very soon in Waterloo. Elena's Steakhouse & Bar is a family-owned restaurant with a menu that "showcases the finest quality and flavor." Located at 126 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, this new business is run by the Sanchez family, according to the eatery's website.
Karl Ungurean, longtime Bix 7 director and volunteer, honored with statue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A beloved Quad City Times Bix 7 director and volunteer passed away just over a year and a half ago, and now he’s being honored with a statue. Karl Ungurean loved running and founded the Cornbelt Running Club. He was also a longtime Big director and volunteer.
Biz Buzz Monday: Galena boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dyersville, Iowa, we will share additional developments...
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday. Police arrested a 16-year-old on several weapons charges after learning he had been taken by a private car to a hospital after the shooting Monday afternoon inside NorthPark Mall in Davenport, a city of 100,000 people located along the Mississippi River. The teen and another person shot at each other inside the mall, Davenport Police said in a news release. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening. The shooting prompted shoppers and workers to seek shelter inside store dressing rooms and elsewhere while others ran out of the mall.
Rock Rapids Residents Continue To Deal With Flooding Aftermath
Rock Rapids, Iowa — For the second time in about ten years, Rock Rapids residents are having to deal with the aftermath of major flooding. While the damage is much less than in the community of Rock Valley, about 20 miles downstream, the flooding in Rock Rapids was a record, and damaged a large number of homes, according to Mayor Jason Chase. He gives us an update.
Save The Date For The Bettendorf Community Expo August 24
Save the date for the 2024 Bett Community Expo on Thurs., Aug. 24! Discover exciting community opportunities for your family, enjoy the BHS StuCo Makers’ Market and Food Truck Fest, gear up with your favorite Bulldog merch. Sign up to host a display – https://bit.ly/3S50BkZ. Sean Leary is...
Davenport filmmaker’s newest movie includes ‘Facts of Life’ actress
It’s a fact of life: Award-winning Davenport filmmaker Stephen Folker just wrapped a movie based on the book “My Heart Remembers.”. And among its stars is a face familiar to fans of a long-running television sitcom. Folker was hired to direct and film (cinematographer) after Melinda Myers, one...
Pickleball and tennis courts open at Mercer Park in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The pickleball and tennis courts at Mercer Park are now open in Iowa City. The recent renovations include the installation of a new foundation within the original footprint, containing nine pickleball courts and two tennis courts. If the pickleball courts are full,...
VANDALS DAMAGE NEW AREA OF CHRIS LARSEN PARK
VANDALS DAMAGED THE NEW ADDITION TO SIOUX CITY’S CHRIS LARSEN PARK OVER THE WEEKEND. CITY PARKS DIRECTOR MATT SALVATORE SAYS GRAFFITTI WAS PAINTED ONTO SIDEWALKS ALL OVER THE EAST END OF THE PARK:. VANDALS1 OC…UP ALREADY. ;09. SALVATORE SAYS SEVERAL SUSPECTS WERE INVOLVED, AND HE HOPES TO HAVE...
Volunteers sought for riverfront flood cleanup day
The United Way of Muscatine is partnering with the City of Muscatine to host a one-day event to clean up the riverfront from the flood. Volunteers will meet at the Riverview Center (two-story red brick building at the Cedar Street entrance to Riverside Park) at 8 a.m. on August 6.
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