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Nebraska football fans show up with insane numbers for top OT target
While some are surprised that the Nebraska football team is still contending for the top offensive tackle in the country, Dylan Raiola isn’t missing his shot. In fact, he’s using his shot to land David Sanders and rally the entire state in a rather unprecedented attempt at peer recruiting.
Renters would get some relief, too, under a pair of legislative proposals
LINCOLN — Nebraska renters would get some financial relief in the form of an income tax credit under a pair of proposals to be considered by the Legislature. State Sens. Terrell McKinney of North Omaha and Eliot Bostar of Lincoln each introduced a bill Thursday seeking to compensate renters who otherwise would not automatically reap any direct benefit from property tax reforms being pushed by Gov. Jim Pillen.
Humidity, Wildfire Smoke, & Scattered Storms
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -It’s a pleasant morning across Eastern Iowa with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. The sky is also a bit gray, not because of clouds, but because of wildfire smoke higher up in the atmosphere. Impacts to air quality will be minimal since most of the smoke won’t come to the ground. We’ll be dealing with wildfire smoke this weekend before the smoke starts to clear for the start of the workweek. Cloud cover will gradually increase this afternoon, coming in from the south. Highs this afternoon will reach the mid to upper 80s, however it will feel like the low 90s this afternoon since dew points are forecasted to reach the low 70s. Overnight, lows will cool into the mid to upper 60s with increasing clouds and isolated showers in the south. Isolated showers are possible on Sunday with temperatures in the mid 80s and dew points once again in the low 70s.
Association of Churches meets July 23, welcomes David Morris as new pastor at UMC
The Guthrie Center Association of Churches held its regular meeting on July 23 at the United Methodist Church. The following churches were represented: United Methodist, Immanuel Lutheran, Bowman Chapel, First Presbyterian, First Christian, St. Mary’s Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist. The group’s president, Pastor Jolene James, welcomed UMC’s new pastor Rev. David Morris of Adel.
Shenandoah's McGargill reflects on Fargo experience
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah junior-to-be Jacob McGargill tested himself against some of the best wrestlers from across the nation recently. Now, he's ready to put the things he learned to use as he enters a junior season that he hopes ends with a state championship. McGargill competed at the 2024 Fargo...
'Can't dream that stuff up': Van Meter wins Iowa softball state championship off eighth grader's bat
FORT DODGE — Mady Schnell, remember the name. Van Meter softball fans surely will. It was Schnell who propelled the No. 1-seed Bulldogs into the state championship game with a...
After a shaky start, Micah Mazzccua continues to shine on Nebraska’s offensive line
Micah Mazzcua's Nebraska career started a bit rocky in adjusting to Matt Rhule's "standards." Now, he's in line to be the No. 1 left guard. The post After a shaky start, Micah Mazzccua continues to shine on Nebraska’s offensive line appeared first on On3.
Cass County Fair (IA) Schedule: 7/26/24
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The 75th Cass County Fair continues in Atlantic. Today’s schedule includes:. 9:00am – 12:00pm FFA Floriculture Speciman Enter. 6:30pm Mutton Busting (Grandstand event) 8:00pm Bull Ride/Rodeo (Grandstand event) The Fair runs through July 30th, and concludes with the Livestock Auction at 8-a.m. Tuesday. The...
Weather Alert: Storms and High Heat Forecast for Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois
Davenport, IA – Scattered showers and isolated storms are expected to move northward across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois this morning and into the afternoon. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s in far northwest Illinois to the upper 80s in far northeast Missouri and west central Illinois. Showers and storms may redevelop after midnight, with some potentially becoming strong.
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
Looking back at Adventureland's "Tornado" rollercoaster
Generations of Iowans have ridden Adventureland's iconic "Tornado" rollercoaster, and soon, the wooden ride will gain the coveted designation of "rollercoaster landmark."Driving the news: The Tornado will be named a landmark by American Coaster Enthusiasts next month, during the group's national conference on Aug. 17.Only 48 rollercoasters have been recognized as landmarks, denoting a ride's historic value.Here's a look back at the history of the Tornado:How it started: The ride first opened to large fanfare in 1978 with former Gov. Robert Ray presiding over the Tornado's opening ceremony, according to a past Register article.With a $1.5 million price tag,...
Iowa families of trans youth can now get help, support through new grant program
Iowa families of transgender youth are now eligible to receive financial support and resources through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, a rapid response program launched by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) in 2023. The project, first named the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project, initially sought to help families from southern states impacted by laws restricting them from accessing transition-related health care — laws now in effect in other states. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate...
State asks court to dismiss no-trespass case brought by UI protestors
The State of Iowa has moved to dismiss a civil lawsuit against 13 University of Iowa students and employees connected to an attempted encampment on campus. The initial lawsuit accused the University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa Board of Regents of civil rights violations following the distribution of a trespassing order....
Kelly Hammond Temporarily Named Head Coach for WCV Volleyball
With July coming to an end and August on the horizon, fall sports at West Central Valley are beginning to ramp up. With open gyms for volleyball available at West Central Valley, Kelly Hammond has been tasked with getting the Wildcat girls in shape before the season starts. Hammond, who originally is the assistant coach for the Wildcat volleyball team, has been named head coach while coach Jami Schmitz is on maternity leave.
Silvius attributes strong volunteer force, preparation to successful RAGBRAI experience
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials say everything fell into place as they welcomed a surge of cyclists to town earlier this week. After beginning with an Expo in Glenwood Saturday, riders on the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa pedaled through Silver City, Henderson, and Emerson before arriving in Red Oak Sunday. Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius tells KMA News cyclists began rolling in at around 7 a.m. before a steady stream of riders arrived through the late morning and early afternoon.
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