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Loras LULAC National Collegiate Council of the Year
Loras LULAC was awarded National Collegiate Council of the Year at the June 2024 LULAC National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also, for the second year, Sergio Perez, Loras’ diversity officer and Center for Inclusion & Advocacy director, received the National Advisor of the Year award. We are so...
Sweety Bella is Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
U.S. Coast Guard Highly Recommending No Boating On Mississippi Now Thru Holiday Weekend
Due to the major flooding taking place on the Mississippi River at Dubuque, the United States Coast Guard is now highly recommending recreational boaters stay off the river from now through at least the July 4th holiday weekend. The Coast Guard says with the large amount of debris, such as...
John Deere to lay off hundreds of Midwest employees
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Tuesday’s business headlines with Jane King where she discusses John Deere layoffs, health data from Samsung, and more. John Deere to lay off employees across the Midwest John Deere plans to lay off hundreds of employees across three Midwest factories by the end of next month. Around […]
Boating Not Recommended On Mississippi River At Dubuque
Due to the major flooding taking place on the Mississippi River, local official agencies are recommending no boat traffic locally thru the 4th of July Holiday. Officials say with the large amount of debris such as large trees floating downstream and the extremely swifter than normal current, the river is a dangerous place to be under the present conditions.
Biz Buzz: New lounge makes Dubuque debut; local law firm relocates; new Cascade salon fulfills owner’s dreams
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 across the tri-states. This edition highlights developments in Dubuque and Cascade, Iowa. A new bar...
Coast Guard Trapped In Port On The Mississippi River
(Dubuque, IA) -- The U.S. Coast Guard in Dubuque is stuck in port. They can't deploy on the Mississippi River due to the closure of the port's floodgates. The Coast Guard maintains navigation aids along the Mississippi from Dubuque to St. Paul. There is concern about the safety of boaters...
Iowa spending more than half a million on new cold case unit
(The Center Square) - No one should get away with murder, said Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, who is hoping that a new cold case squad will crack some of the state's 400 unsolved murders. The Iowa Legislature allocated $529,036 for three full-time investigators and one prosecutor. "And I thank the legislature for granting us the budget to make it happen," Bird said. "My promise to families of Iowa cold...
This holiday weekend in Iowa: Salsa dancing, lowriders bouncing and 319’s finest gathering for a hip hop showcase
It’s an early Wednesday Weekender thanks to the awkward midweek landing of Fourth of July this year. Speaking of which — chances are, if you’re like us, the current onslaught of local and national news events makes celebrating our country’s independence feel more than a little fraught right now. Consider this list of events around Central and Eastern Iowa as opportunities to celebrate what’s good about our communities, whether it’s checking out an all-ages drag show at Cedar Rapids Pride Festival, taking in the piñatas and lowriders at ¡Viva! La Cultura Latina in Des Moines or appreciating some quality hip hop at the Finest in the City Showcase in Cedar Rapids. There are tons of things to get your mind off the whole “this is fine” feeling accompanying the loud booms.
Reynolds taps nominees from QCA for state boards
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made several recommendations for state boards and commissions. Most appointments are subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Recommendations from the QCA include: Civil Rights CommissionMarcelena Ordaz, Scott Board of Behavioral Health ProfessionalsJillyn Kaufman, Scott Board of Sign Language Interpreters and TransliteratorsTina Jarvis, Clinton Real Estate Appraiser Examining BoardCody Seeley, ClintonJordan […]
New law allows county attorneys to be armed anywhere in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law that went into effect in Iowa allows county attorneys to get a permit to carry a weapon anywhere in the state. According to the Iowa Supreme Court, that can include courthouses and courtrooms. The law was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier...
Rainfall totals & tornadoes from the July 1st storms
On the night of July 1 into July 2, several rounds of heavy rain moved across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. While most of us picked up on some rain, there was a corridor of very heavy rainfall amounts from Seward to Sarpy County to Des Moines. In this band, some locations received over 6" of rain, leading to significant flooding. One of the hardest hit areas was South Bend in Cass County, where a Flash Flood Emergency was issued for homes that were flooded.
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