Afton
LATEST NEWS
4th Annual Wine Fest Returns In September To Popular Iowa Casino
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton is proud to announce their 4th Annual Wine Fest event has been announced for this September. This event is free to the public and will feature Revelation – A Tribute to Journey in the Wild Rose Courtyard. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September...
$10.6 Million Boost: Iowa Finance Authority Allocates Funds to Support 404 Affordable Rental Homes Across the State
The Iowa Finance Authority has allocated over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and renovation of 404 affordable rental homes across Iowa, aiming to address housing needs and promote community development. Iowa Finance Authority Boosts Affordable Housing with $10.6 Million in Tax Credits According to the Our QC News, the […]
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
TanTara Transportation Corp. bringing donations to Iowa flood victims
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - On Saturday, June 22, 2024, rapid flooding in Spencer, Iowa, caused a near-total shutdown of city services as residents dealt with a disaster rarely seen in the area. Twenty-one counties in the state of Iowa are under a disaster declaration. More than a dozen rivers flooded in the northwest part of the state. By Sunday night, disaster declarations covered 25 Iowa counties.
Reminder: DNR Hosting Meetings on Declining Deer Population
(Lewis) The deer population in western Iowa is decreasing. A series of public meetings are scheduled next week to address the decline. John Lorenzen, from the DNR Office in Lewis, says the series of sessions is called the “Western Iowa Deer Initiative.”. The deer harvest figures showed a significant...
Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates
Luther College and Drake University saw lower rates of FAFSA completion this cycle alongside the rest of the state and across the U.S. (Photo illustration via Getty Images) As Iowa colleges and universities receive the last of the federal student aid applications for the upcoming school year, financial aid officials are seeing fewer students submit their documents and changes in how much those who do file receive.
Rain, rain and more rain…when will it end?
We have certainly had no shortage of rain across southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa over the last few days/weeks/months. Compared to this time last year, we couldn’t be more opposite in fact! While it has been great to see more rain, it has gotten quite excessive for many, leading to frequent flooding concerns.
Forecast: A Few Storms, Drying Out, and Beryl
Let’s get the most exciting news out of the way first: we have almost no severe storm risk for most of the 7-day forecast. Colorado State’s severe weather algorithm below shows a slight risk Sunday evening, but the likelihood seems low as I type this Friday evening. On Saturday, a trough of low pressure will […]
IRS data: Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax
(The Center Square) - Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross income due to more people leaving Iowa for Texas, according to the data. Just over...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.