Birmingham
LATEST NEWS
Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
AMES, Iowa – Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture – making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur. Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems...
‘No Wake’ ordinance lifted in Lee County
Lee County is lifting its “No Wake” ordinance. A news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office says receding waters levels on the Rock River led officials to lift the ordinance in the county. Boaters are reminded to use caution on rivers because debris picked up by flood waters can result in hidden obstructions on […]
#6 Sigourney hands #3 Remsen St. Mary’s softball first loss of season in 3-1 win over Hawks in 1A State quarterfinals
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – Sigourney starting pitcher Carly Goodwin struck out 13 batters while allowing two hits in a complete game effort while also notching the game’s first run in the sixth inning, propelling the Savages to the 3-1 win over Remsen St. Mary’s. RSM senior Carmindee Ricke notched the lone RBI for the […]
John Deere cuts nearly 500 salaried jobs in Johnston, Dubuque, Waterloo and the Quad Cities
Deere & Co. cut nearly 500 salaried workers in Iowa and Illinois, with 319 employees slashed at the iconic tractor and combine manufacturer's global headquarters and production facility, both in Illinois, according to notices the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity released Friday. Deere told Illinois officials that 298 white-collar workers were cut at the company's Moline world headquarters, and 21 employees were laid off from the company's John Deere Harvester Works manufacturing plant in East Moline. ...
Water Quality Research Lab: Improving Water Quality in Iowa and Beyond
Michelle Soupir, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, built the foundation for an impactful research team and lab 16 years ago. At the lab, she has enabled collaborations on projects with many state and national organizations. “We’ve worked hard over the years to ensure our research questions are relevant to...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
OPD: Man Failed to Appear, Fled from Police on Bicycle
An Ottumwa man faces charges after failing to appear to child support hearing and fleeing from police with drugs on a bicycle. 30-year-old Carl Dimmitt was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with official acts, possession of a controlled substance – marijuana – 1st offense, and failure to appear for child support hearing.
Battle for the Bridges Rodeo, Bridge View Center, October 25 and 26
Ottumwa, IA – Wildhorse Productions and Sandburr Rodeo Productions team up to bring you another great Battle Series Rodeo tour stop #8 Battle for the Bridges Rodeo at Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7pm both nights. Tickets start at $19.75...
Iowa Suicide Prevention Coalition Summit Is Aug. 29 in Cedar Falls
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Suicide Prevention Coalition Summit: Suicide Prevention across the Lifespan will be held at the Bien Venu Event Center in Cedar Falls on Thursday, Aug. 29. This summit is sponsored by the Iowa Suicide Prevention Planning Committee, County Social Services, UnityPoint Health Allen Foundation, Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.