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Marshalltown Aquatic Center Weather Related Closures
The Marshalltown Aquatic Center was closed only 2 days in June, both due to weather. Jenni Hart, the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Marshalltown, talks about the reasons weather would close the pool. The weather yesterday was the reason the pool was closed. Hart says they also watch the...
Caleb Kusserow Earns Hoop Award
Every year a Bobcat is named to the Hoop Award, which gives them a $1,000 scholarship for higher education. This year, Caleb Kusserow, senior catcher for the Bobcats was the recipient. Kusserow has been playing varsity baseball for multiple years, as a senior on a young team he has taken...
Meet Cooper Wierson, the do-it-all sophomore for Collins-Maxwell baseball
Cooper Wierson has been asked to do a lot during his sophomore season with the Collins-Maxwell baseball team. During his first two seasons, Wierson played alongside a talented group of veterans who helped take Collins-Maxwell from a one-win team in its inaugural season to back-to-back winning campaigns in 2022 and 2023. ...
This Is The #1 Party School In The State Of Iowa
School is out, but it's time to look back at which one's went the hardest. We live in a world that only puts focus on negatives and scary stories about the world. Today I just want to party! You most likely already have a college in mind when it comes to the best party schools in the great state of Iowa. We will look at the top three party colleges in all of Iowa!
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:. Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators. Amanda Miller, Pocahontas. Tina Jarvis, Clinton. Amanda Gallant, Polk. Real Estate Commission. John Sweeney, Allamakee. Dakotah Reed, Polk. Alicia Porter,...
Resources for Flood Preparation, Recovery Available from ISU Extension and Outreach
AMES, Iowa – Floods are a common and costly natural disaster. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides access to information and educational resources to help Iowans prepare for potential flooding and recover from the aftermath when flooding occurs. ISU Extension and Outreach’s Disaster and Crisis Recovery website, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterrecovery/flooding,...
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms bring strong winds, hail to central Iowa
After a day of rain on Monday and Tuesday morning, severe conditions are popping up across Iowa. A severe thunderstorm warning for the Des Moines metro was in effect from around 2:50 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. More storms are expected to develop through the evening and tornadoes are possible across central and eastern Iowa. ...
Iowa opioid settlement dollars are starting to come in, but most remain unspent
Iowa is just starting to receive what will ultimately be $174 million in opioid settlement funds over the course of 18 years. But how the money will be spent is concerning public health experts and advocates.
Carbon pipeline builder proposes meeting dates to consider Iowa expansion plans
The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks, according...
IA/MN Congresswomen introduce legislation to crack down on drug trafficking on sociial media
WASHINGTON DC – Congresswomen from Minnesota and Iowa have joined together to promote bipartisan legislation to stop drug trafficking on social media platforms and help law enforcement counter the sale of illicit drugs on social media platforms. U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced the Cooper...
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