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Local Iowa high school baseball highlights and scores (6-27-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the local highlights and scores from our Iowa high school baseball games on June 27th, 2024: Harris-Lake Park 13, West Sioux 3 CB Lincoln 10, Le Mars 8 (Game 1 – Doubleheader) Le Mars 5, CB Lincoln 3 (Game 2 – Doubleheader) Akron-Westfield 6, Hinton 2 Gehlen Catholic […]
Governor and FEMA tour flooded NW Iowa
CHEROKEE, Iowa — Governor Reynolds led a walking tour of flood damage with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell in three northwest Iowa towns. The group flew in helicopters to Rock Valley, Cherokee, and Spencer. “I’m honored to have administrator Criswell from FEMA with us today to be on the ground just taking a look at the devastation […]
Iowa Tornado Featured Some of the Fastest Winds Ever Recorded
The Greenfield, Iowa tornado on May 21st is still way too fresh on the minds of residents near the small Iowa town. The storm claimed five lives and injured over 30 more. And thanks to researchers and storm chasers new data is showing just how powerful and awful the storm was.
Czech researcher interviews Iowa WWII vets for new book
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library hosted two World War II veterans and a historian on Thursday night. As time evolves, fewer WWII veterans will be alive to share the history they experienced decades ago. Czech historian and researcher Jiri Kluc is working...
This Is Iowa: Lifting up Perry, Greenfield after times of tragedy
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this episode of This Is Iowa, we tell the stories of Iowans coming together and strangers stepping up during recent times of tragedy in Perry and Greenfield. In Perry, following January's deadly school shooting, two teachers are training puppies to eventually become therapy dogs...
U.S. Election Assistance commissioner prepares for 2024 election with Iowa officials
As distrust in election integrity rises nationwide, Christy McCormick with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission said the agency is working with local election officials to combat misinformation about election security, check that voting systems are working correctly and ensure they are prepared for Nov. 5. McCormick spoke at the Iowa State Association of County Auditors […] The post U.S. Election Assistance commissioner prepares for 2024 election with Iowa officials appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa Democratic Party awards S.E. Iowans, talks election efforts at debate watch party
WAPELLO COUNTY, Iowa — Ahead of Thursday's presidential debate, a Regional Hall of Fame event in Ottumwa recognized southeast Iowa democrats for their outstanding leadership or volunteer work. Chloe Hennessy from Jefferson County received the Rising Star award. Vernon Trucano from Wapello County was recognized as Outstanding Democratic Volunteer.
Stay Alert: Residents Warned Of Scams Amid Iowa Flooding Crisis
Iowa officials are urging residents to remain vigilant against potential scams targeting those affected by recent natural disasters in the state. Iowa has recently confronted significant natural disasters, including extensive flooding along the Missouri River and its tributaries over the past week. This flooding has prompted evacuation orders in multiple communities such as Smithland, Rodney, and Rock Valley, and tragically resulted in the loss of life in Clay County. Furthermore, a bridge collapse between Sioux City and North Sioux City, South Dakota, has added to the challenges faced by the region.
Walgreens Closing Thousands Of Stores Includes Minnesota And Iowa
Walgreens is set to close a considerable number of it's 8,600 stores which includes stores in Minnesota and Iowa. If the company were to close 25% of its 8,600 U.S. stores, it would mean shutting down approximately 2,150 locations. CBS News is reporting that during an investors call on Thursday...
This weekend in Iowa: fashion, trek and arts fests. Plus rooftop readings, skate-park vibes and a craft invitational
The last weekend of June is jam-packed with events in Central and Eastern Iowa. The Des Moines Arts Festival returns to the capital with art and food vendors, live music across two stages and nearly 30 free interactive art activities. Another DSM highlight is the continued theater run of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, which, “meditates on Black women’s experiences from the perspectives of mind, body, and spirit.”
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