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Iowa State Patrol Dubs August “Aggressive Driving Enforcement” Month
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is looking to curb traffic crashes during the month of August. That’s Trooper Tom Williams with the ISP’s Mason City District office, who says a spike in travel comes from many people still traveling on family vacations and more students driving when school gets back in session later this month.
Freshman Nebraska football defensive back is catching eyes in camp
Now that the Nebraska football fall camp is in full swing, several players are catching many eyes. Dylan Raiola is, of course, one of them, but there's also a young player on the defensive side of the ball who keeps getting shoutouts from his teammates and his coaches. Freshman cornerback...
Northwest Thunder Soccer Prepares for Inaugural Season
Sheldon, Ia (KICD) – The Northwest Community College Athletic Department hosted their first every media day on August 15th as local outlets got to speak with brand new Soccer Programs in their first year of existence. Eric Francis has been hired as the new Athletic Director at NCC, and...
Western Iowa Forecast: Scattered Showers Today, Pleasant Weekend Ahead
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa residents can expect a mix of weather conditions this weekend, starting with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder today. These weather events will primarily impact areas in the northeast this morning and continue into the evening. While today’s temperatures will be warm, with highs ranging between 76 and 87 degrees, the weather will gradually improve as the weekend progresses.
Livestock exhibitors capture the essence of the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The sounds never stop in the sheep barn. The air is filled with the buzz of shears and the more-than-occasional bleat of a sheep. People travel from all over to show their sheep at the Iowa State Fair. Ten-year-old Dalton Klamfoth of Ohio, appearing calm...
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery Has a New Beer That Will Help Plant More Trees
Here we have a classic case of being able to enjoy a few adult beverages while also helping to positively contribute to society. Where I'm from, we call that a win-win situation. You can help support an Iowa business and help add more trees across Iowa's landscape. Big Grove Brewery has teemed up with Trees Forever to help more trees get planted in Iowa.
Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food assistance program to implement a separate summer feeding project, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
Steps Iowa Moms And Dads Can Take To Ease Kids Back Into The School Year
Sioux City, Iowa — Iowa parents are encouraged to make a few proactive moves this week that may help their kids make a smoother transition back to school. Autumn Hartman is a counselor who works with youth at Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Sioux City. She suggests starting the school year routines right away, including a nightly bedtime and an earlier wake-up time.
Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most rain fell the last two days
DES MOINES, Iowa — Following two more rounds of showers and storms the last couple days, much of Iowa heads toward the end of this week in wet shape. Here's a look at rain totals around the state from Wednesday to Thursday morning:. Winterset: 3.90 inches. Lorimor: 3.20. St....
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