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Information Sought in Accident/Corn Damage
Authorities are seeking information on a vehicle accident near Maurice. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the accident occurred on Harrison Avenue just north Maurice, when sometime on Sunday morning, a silver vehicle traveling southbound on Harrison Avenue went into the east ditch and into a cornfield. The vehicle backed out of the corn to the ditch, then re-entered the cornfield and drove through several hundred feet of standing corn before leaving the area.
Storm Lake City Council Expected to Start Process of Updating Animal Control Language
The Storm Lake City Council at their regular session meeting today (Mon) is expected to set public hearings to repeal and replace several chapters in city code pertaining to animal control. The council will consider approving updated funding for the Hometown Pride program. The council will also consider approving a...
The Milford Park Board has a plan to enhance all city parks
Milford, IA (KICD) — The Milford Park Board has a plan to enhance all city parks. Mayor Steve Anderson says they’ll start with a four-phase update of Florence Park near the High School. As for longer-term plans …. Florence Park already got a bump in activity when...
Recycling Update From Jefferson City Administrator
It has been less than one month since the city of Jefferson switched to a new recycling system and one city official is weighing in on the progress. City Administrator Scott Peterson says the first week of single stream recycling was an overall success. “And we know that the response...
Woman jailed for punching officer in face
ROCK VALLEY—A 26-year-old Sioux City woman was arrested Thursday, July 11, on a Sioux County warrant for assault on persons in certain occupations resulting in bodily injury. The arrest of Tania Mitchel Hernandez stemmed from her being reported to law enforcement for indecent exposure about 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, June...
Stephens Auditorium to host 'An Evening with David Sedaris'
Humor writer David Sedaris is returning to Ames to perform at Stephens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. A popular writer of satire, Sedaris is known for his personal essays and short stories. He is the author of several bestselling books, including “Barrel Fever,” “Holidays on Ice,” “Naked,” “Me Talk...
Perry Area Emergency Food Council receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
Perry Area Emergency Food Council recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their third-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. These funds will be deployed to address hunger and food assistance. “We are incredibly appreciative of First Interstate’s generosity and...
Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, AG Brenna Bird give nominating speeches at RNC
Iowa Republicans played important roles during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday. Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the nomination of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump’s running […] The post Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, AG Brenna Bird give nominating speeches at RNC appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
When Iowa’s extreme heat will give way to severe storms Monday
IOWA — A deep ridge of high pressure and hot temperatures has been firmly in place over the Central US and here in Iowa. As the ridge sinks further south today and tonight, storm chances will increase for Iowa as storms move along the top of that ridge and across our state. This weather pattern […]
Bulldog Softball ends season at No. 6 Fort Dodge
The Le Mars Community softball team finished their season on Saturday at the hands of No. 6 Fort Dodge by a score of 11-1 in five innings. The Bulldog bats went silent most of the night recording just three hits off of Fort Dodge pitcher Lucy Porter. Le Mars head coach Brooke Berkenpas says she was in command of her pitches, and that kept the Bulldogs from getting anything going.
Van Wyk takes on instructor role at Dordt University
Kyle Van Wyk has accepted a new position at Dordt University as Instructor of Health Sciences for the Health and Human Performance Department. A 2010 graduate from Dordt University, Van Wyk received a master’s degree in Exercise Science at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and has served at Dordt as a Sport Performance Coach since 2018.
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