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'Somebody cared about them': Albia RAGBRAI stop features monument for veterans, soldiers
ALBIA — Jim Keller said his fellow soldiers weren't welcomed home when they returned from the Vietnam War. "And I was bitter about it," he said. "And the only thing that kept me grounded was that American flag." His friends' poor reception is part of what prompted Keller, 76, and a group of...
How Perry Chamber is Assisting with Food Insecurity in the State
Food insecurity is prevalent throughout the state of Iowa, and the Perry Chamber is doing its best to support people within the community. Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio food insecurity is nothing new to the world, but notices that the issue is expanding. She says that the Perry Food Pantry is still seeing record numbers of people showing up to get food. Pasutti reminds residents that the weekly Farmer’s Markets offer assistance with food insecurity.
When Lightning Completely Annihilated a Missouri Highway Truck
Kaboom. If you were close enough to a Missouri highway vehicle, that would have been the deafening sound when lightning completely unloaded 200 million volts in a microsecond. If you look at the Weather Bug lightning map, you'll see that Missouri is one of the states struck by lightning the most. That fact was emphasized one night when a Greene County Highway Department truck was on the receiving end of a massive lightning strike.
First-time voters react to Democratic ticket change during unprecedented election cycle
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been a presidential race with a lot of twists and turns, making this an unprecedented election. Especially for first-time Democratic voters. 'Excited' and 'motivated' are two words first-time Democratic voters used to describe their feelings towards voting this November. However, those words come after President Biden's exit from the race.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Young Iowa leaders visit Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some of the very ambitious rising High School seniors in the American Legion Auxiliary aren’t even old enough to vote, but that’s not stopping them from diving headfirst into the civic process. “Being in Washington with the American Legion Auxiliary has been one of...
Wednesday’s Iowa High School State Baseball Scores
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 LC - All Rights Reserved. LOCAL NEWS. (State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil...
Iowa Woman Makes First Court Appearance On Aggravated Grand Theft Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) — An Iowa woman accused of stealing one-point-seven-eight million dollars of state money intended for foster children made her first court appearance Thursday in Pierre. Lonna Carroll is charged with two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Magistrate Judge Margo Northrup granted Carroll’s request for a court appointed attorney. Attorney General Marty Jackley asked Northrup to impose a restriction on how much Carroll can spend…
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