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Parnell gathers for duck race, festival
The Parnell Duck Race and Festival took place on July 13-14, and included a wide array of activities and events. The grand marshals of the parade were Steve and Joni Mullock. The theme for this year’s parade was Watermelon Crawl “A Slice of Summer.”
Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
Union County Teen Arrested Following Accident in Creston
(Creston) A Creston teen faces drunk driving charges after striking two parked cars in Creston on Saturday. Creston Police say the accident happened at 8:53 on Filmore Street. Authorities say 16-year-old Zayle Marie Martin was driving an eastbound 2009 Hyundai Sonata on eastbound on E. Filmore Street, left the road, and struck a 2022 Ford Expedition parked on the roadside. The Sonata continued eastbound, striking another parked vehicle, a 2016 Toyota Avalon. Martin drove away from the scene. However, law enforcement later charged her with OWI.
RAGBRAI to Make Way Through Greenfield Tomorrow
The biggest bicycling event for the state of Iowa is underway. Tomorrow, the bicyclists taking part in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) will make their way through Adair County, with Greenfield being the midday stop. The route through Greenfield has changed since the city was originally chosen as a stop, allowing bicyclists to tour through areas that were in the path of the May 21st tornado that devastated a mile long stretch of the town in a minute.
Clarinda's Wilmes named South Team Shrine Bowl Defensive MVP
(KMAland) -- Clarinda's Jase Wilmes was the South Team's Defensive MVP at the 2024 Shrine Bowl. The North team beat the South 49-28 in Cedar Falls Saturday. Other MVPs included Webster City's Jaxon Cherry (North Offense), Gilbert's Nash Hanson (North Defense) and Regina's Jackson Naeve (South Offense). Wilmes was among...
Day 2 of RAGBRAI Riders Pedaling Through Lewis Favoring the Goats, and the Large Flag
(Lewis) Day 2 of RAGBRAI continues today. Cyclists are going to their overnight stop in Atlantic, passing through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before spending the night there. Lewis RAGBRAI Committee Chairman Sarah Archibald caught up with some riders this morning who were stopping in Lewis. The cyclists enjoyed the giant flag and the goat exhibit.
This RAGBRAI rider wants his daughters to join him so much he put a condition in his will
RED OAK — Rich Stevens is hoping that if there's a will, there's a way he can get his daughters to join him on RAGBRAI — literally. Stevens has had a 29-year love affair with the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa and he wants to share it with his daughters, age 31 and 14.
IPIB dismisses open meeting complaint against Sidney
(Des Moines) -- The Iowa Public Information Board has dismissed an open meetings complaint against the city of Sidney. During its monthly meeting Thursday, the IPIB, by a 7-0 vote, approved the dismissal of the complaint that was filed by Kenneth Brown on May 23rd, alleging the city of Sidney had violated Chapter 21 of Iowa Code. Erica Eckley is the Executive Director of the IPIB. Eckley says the complaint primarily surrounds a city zoning board meeting held on May 1st but was initially published for a different date.
RAGBRAI rides through Glenwood, Red Oak
(Red Oak) -- Cyclists from across the country and the globe began the over 460-mile trek of RAGBRAI Sunday. After kicking off with an expo in Glenwood Saturday, tens of thousands of cyclists made their way across Mills County and began filing into Red Oak Sunday afternoon and evening for the 51st Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Tents, trailers, and trucks packed into the Red Oak Junior-Senior High and Inman Elementary grounds, public parks, and host family's yards and homes. KMA News had a chance to catch up with some riders, including first-timers such as Al West from northwest Missouri. A veteran cyclist, West says he has usually preferred riding solo or with smaller groups. But, he says the first day went well in the jam-packed event.
Creston police report pair of early Monday morning drug arrests
(Creston) -- A pair of Creston suspects face drug charges following their arrests in separate incidents early Monday morning. The Creston Police Department says 44-year-old Ronnee Colleen Abel of Creston was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. for possession of a controlled substance, non-marijuana, 3rd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities say the arrest occurred in the 500 block of West Adams Street.
Get a piece of Hollywood on RAGBRAI as the route passes through these Iowa movie towns
This year’s RAGBRAI route may not be the Walk of Fame — but it will take on some Hollywood flavor in an Iowa sort of way. Cyclists will roll through Greenfield and Winterset, both having been the settings of major Hollywood movies. And if those cinematic ties weren’t enough, the route also goes through the birth town of one of Tinseltown’s biggest stars of all.
Two Men Arrested on Assault Charges in Red Oak
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department reports two arrests. Police arrested 34-year-old Kristopher Carl Friesenhahn of Red Oak on Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of N. 2nd Street on a charge of Simple Assault. Officers transported Friesenhahn to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on a $300 bond.
Reminder: Cass County Courthouse To Close at 11AM Monday
(Atlantic) The Cass County Courthouse will close at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 during the RAGBRAI event. 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. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications...
RAGBRAI Continues Today Through, Elliott, Griswold, Lewis With a Final Stop in Atlantic
(Atlantic) This morning, thousands of cyclists are leaving Red Oak for a 40.1-mile trip to their final destination in Atlantic. Day 2 of the RAGBRAI will pass through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before the overnight stop. Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith advises those venturing out today to visit atlanticragbrai.com. From there, scroll down to find an interactive map that shows street closures, no parking areas, and entertainment details.
Iowa kids wanted to sell ice cream once on RAGBRAI. Their grandpa urged them to do the week
EMERSON — For Brian Clarke, waterslides are a must-do on RAGBRAI. "You should always do the slip and slides whenever you see one," said the 35-year-old Iowa City cyclist who is riding in his sixth RAGBRAI this year. Clarke, who stood akimbo feet away from the inflatable palm tree waterslide, was drenched, trying to catch his breath from running at top speed and flinging his body on the slide where he was met by the rush of swashing water.
Good deeds on RAGBRAI might result in being 'ducked' by Colorado rider
RED OAK — Riders getting caught doing nice things on RAGBRAI run the risk of getting “ducked” — because Elizabeth Sugar Boese is on the lookout. Armed with 300 rubber ducks she had originally planned to sell during the ride, Boese decided instead to give the ducks out when she sees people doing something nice for others along the route.
Riders Traveling for RAGBRAI Faced Cancellations and Flight Delays Due to Global IT Outage
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Effects from last week’s global IT outage are impacting the travel plans of RAGBRAI riders, KCCI’s Pepper Purpura reported. Hundreds of travelers tried to find their way to the Midwest for the start of the event on Sunday morning in Glenwood. Airlines reported...
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