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Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears
On the first Saturday of the Iowa State Fair, officials closed all of the parking lots at the Fairgrounds by 1 p.m. For the first time ever, the lots were full. On the second Saturday of the fair, the same thing happened, with the parking lots closing at 2 p.m. And it showed in the number of people who attended the fair on Saturday. Long lines awaited fairgoers whether taking a shuttle to the fair, trying...
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery Has a New Beer That Will Help Plant More Trees
Here we have a classic case of being able to enjoy a few adult beverages while also helping to positively contribute to society. Where I'm from, we call that a win-win situation. You can help support an Iowa business and help add more trees across Iowa's landscape. Big Grove Brewery has teemed up with Trees Forever to help more trees get planted in Iowa.
Iowa GOP to hold nominating convention for vacant Senate seat
(ABC 6 News) — On Monday, north Iowa Republicans are heading to Mason City to hold a nominating convention for a newly vacated Senate seat. Iowa Senator Waylon Brown of Osage resigned last month just after narrowly defeating challenger Doug Campbell in the June primary. Brown later revealed that...
Missouri woman arrested, charged with fraud after attempt to steal Graceland
MISSOURI (KOLR) — A Kimberling City woman has been arrested on federal charges in connection with a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family of millions of dollars and their ownership in Graceland. According to a press release from U.S. Department of Justice, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, is charged...
See Strange Creature Tracks Found Near Meramec River in Missouri
There have been stories for years of strange unexplained creature encounters near the Meramec River in Missouri. Now, there is some evidence to back up those claims. Video shows mammoth tracks that were found near this famous Missouri river. I'm not certain about the date that these tracks were found...
2024 Now a Record Year for Tornadoes in Iowa
So far, we’re at 122 tornadoes for the year in our state, breaking the previous record of 120 in 2004. April and May have been the busiest months with 98 combined tornadoes. From the National Weather Service: “April 2024 set the record for most April tornadoes in Iowa and April and May tie for 3rd […]
This Iowa Mall Has Been Closed Because of an…Unpaid Bill?!
When the covid crisis struck the U.S. in 2020, businesses either had to find creative ways in innovate or suffer the wrath of people staying inside of their homes and not visiting their stores. The food industry suffered exponentially during covid. Hotels, retail, the auto industry, airlines, movie theaters, malls,...
Forecast: Warm and Mostly Dry, with Tiny Storm Chances
Expect a dry and comfortable overnight with maybe some patchy fog in far northern Iowa. Lows in the 50s northwest and 60s elsewhere. A few computer models are putting isolated showers/storms over southwest Iowa during the afternoon hours on Sunday. These should stay west of the WHO13 viewing area. Below, forecast rainfall through Friday from […]
Food vendors dish out fair staples, elevated recipes at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES — Food vendors supply thousands of Iowa State Fairgoers with staples; however, an increasing number of attendees means more tastes and diets to cater to. Many vendors explore new recipes and recreate fair classics to appease the growing crowds. With the fair attendance record broken on Aug....
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