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Northwest Iowa Democrat J.D. Scholten reacts to President Biden bowing out of the 2024 election
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New affordable housing options available in Atkins as part of Derecho recovery
ATKINS, Iowa — The city of Atkins unveiling some new affordable housing duplexes in town. The units were made possible as part of the federal government's response to the 2020 Derecho recovery. The city partnering with Ralston Eco Homes and Todd Richardson Construction to build three duplexes on Driftwood Lane. The homes will have heat pumps and solar panels that will cover up to half of the cost of electricity.
David’s Evening Forecast - Summer heat and humidity returning this week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Partly sunny skies this afternoon helped temperatures to warm back into the low 80s for most of the area, a little warmer than what we saw yesterday. Clouds bubbled up in the warmth of the afternoon, however most of the area did stay dry. A few isolated showers popped up in parts of western Iowa, but those showers should fade away by 7pm as we start to cool off. Temperatures will drop back into the 70s after sunset, and we should see temperatures in the 60s once again overnight. Just like we saw early on Sunday, some patchy fog is likely late tonight and early on Monday.
Storm chances continue the next few days before tapering off by midweek
While the timing of the rain varied from location to location across southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa, most places did end up seeing rain today. Unfortunately the cost of this rain was canceled northern Iowa state fair events in Mason City earlier today. As the sun sets any lingering shower...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Grassley: Changing candidates doesn't fool anyone
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley led a chorus of Iowa leaders saying President Joe Biden's decision to exit the presidential race doesn't change anything. "The American (people) are sick and tired of the Biden-Harris open border policies plus high cost of living crushing family budgets. A change in candidate doesn’t fool anyone," Grassley said in a social media post. "Changing horses midstream isn't going to stop the bad policies + reckless agenda at the top of the Democrat ticket." ...
It's RAGBRAI week! The 51st ride kicked off Sunday with more 'normal' crowds
HENDERSON — RAGBRAI has kicked off its 51st year with a more — quote, unquote — normal feeling. Though is anything about this river-to-river ride through the Hawkeye State truly normal? After celebrating a half-century last year with a bang, fewer riders are participating in the 2024 edition of the Register's Annual...
Show You Care: 10-year-old donates profits from greenhouse to hospice unit
ALBURNETT, Iowa (KCRG) - A 10-year-old girl in Alburnett has turned her green thumb into a way to give back. Meet Becca Banes. She’s just 10 years old and is running a business: Becca’s Greenhouse and Nursery. “I just like to watch stuff grow,” said Becca. Once...
RAGBRAI LI begins in southwest Iowa in pleasant summer conditions
GLENWOOD, Iowa — The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is now underway, as the 51st installment began in Glenwood along the Missouri River Sunday morning. The 7-day RAGBRAI will take riders on a southerly route across Iowa, making overnight stops in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Mt. Pleasant before arriving in Burlington Saturday to dip their tires in the Mississippi River.
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