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SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR PACKS THE STANDS FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL CALEB HAMMOND MEMORIAL RACE
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 6th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 17th with a packed infield and a full grandstand on a beautiful night for racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway. The largest field of drivers in 2024 were in attendance gunning for their share of over $18,000 in prize money, thanks to the Southern Iowa Fair board and Race Committee along with event sponsors, Copeland Auto Body, Lathrop and Sons Supply of Albia and contributor Mike Stroehle.
Community Catalyst Grant Received for Boone Renovation Project
BOONE, Iowa—The Ames Regional Economic Alliance is pleased to announce that the City of Boone has received funding for 1003 Marshall Street located in north Downtown Boone. The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded Boone with $100,000, for a project. that will transform an underutilized building into new commercial...
Montezuma “Let Freedom Ring” Celebration and Parade was fun
Montezuma “Let Freedom Ring” Parade Grand Marshals from left, Jo Ahrens, Barb Albin and Marg McVay, wave at the crowd as they roll along Main Street on Saturday, July 6. The sisters are the name sake for long-time Montezuma business, Three Sisters Fabric and Fashion. They have been active in the school and business community for many years.
Jasper County Siren Protocol Change Effective July 21
Jasper County EMA is implementing an important update to the siren protocol to better align with the National Weather Service's (NWS) Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Starting July 21, sirens will be activated based on the following criteria:. Tornado warnings. Hail 2.75" or larger. Winds of 80+ MPH. Responder/Spotter request. Please...
PCM softball makes state for first time
MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe is the lone Central Iowa team to make the Class 3A state softball tournament. The Mustangs beat Clarinda 13-1 on Tuesday to punch their ticket to Fort Dodge. It’s PCM’s first-ever trip to state. Mark Freund has more with the Mustangs.
Final preparations underway in Knoxville ahead of RAGBRAI
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — In just a few days, thousands of cyclists will be crisscrossing the state. TheRegister's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa starts on Sunday. And the overnight towns along the route are making their final preparations for their day in the spotlight. The town square in Knoxville...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
Mass Tech Outage Causes Delays at Iowa Airports
One of the most frustrating moments as a working adult is finding out that your computer or device needs some sort of system update. If you thought those weren't annoying enough, many Iowans woke up today to a pesky tech issue that put a wrench in their plans. What Exactly...
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