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RRVT-HTT Grand Opening is Today
The grand opening for two iconic trails in the state of Iowa is happening today. The Raccoon River Valley Trail and the High Trestle Trail are combining together, as a bike ride and ribbon cutting are set to take place. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti comments that the connector has been worked on for the past 10 years, and it’s surreal that the project will be finalized today.
Summit jumpstarts pipeline efforts with purchase of old land easement agreements
Summit Carbon Solutions has purchased old land easement agreements from a former rival company to help speed up its carbon pipeline construction project, Summit officials confirm. Summit’s former rival, Navigator CO2, attempted its own carbon dioxide pipeline project before backing out in October 2023. With Navigator out of the picture, Summit has purchased many of […]
Mom shares details after daughter becomes 1st Iowan to complete Mongol Derby
VINTON — Shelby Van Weelden, a local Cedar Rapids firefighter, did what no Iowan has ever done by competing in the Mongol Derby. While she did finish the race, it wasn't without a couple jump scares for her mom. Melody Snow said she was a nervous wreck knowing her...
‘This is scandalous:’ Auditor asked to examine $10.7 million owed to taxpayers
An advocate for seniors is calling on the state auditor’s office to investigate the state’s failure to collect $10.7 million in fees owed by corporate nursing home owners. The auditor’s office says it has reported a state agency’s failure to collect the fees but has no enforcement authority. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported last week […]
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
CFD Chief Milburn to Retire After 35 Years
A mainstay in the Centerville Fire Department says he will be retiring next spring after 35 years of service. According to the city of Centerville, Chief Vern Milburn will step down in April. Milburn began his career with the Centerville Fire Department as a volunteer in 1989, became a full-time...
Local manufacturer to build new $5.7 million facility in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Iowa — A Delhi-based company that manufactures storage containers, storage trailers and mobile offices has plans to consolidate its Delaware County operations by constructing a new 60,000-square-foot facility in Manchester. To spur the investment, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board recently approved tax benefits for A-1 Mobile...
Central Iowa bakery gives more pies to viral Iowa State Fair pie-eating kid champion
BONDURANT, Iowa — A slice of stardom continues for an 8-year-old Iowa State Fair pie-eating champion. Home Slice Handmade Pies invited Zack Lucas and his family to its bakery in Bondurant to pick out pies of their choice over the weekend to celebrate the memorable moment. On Thursday, Lucas'...
Hog calling competition at Iowa State Fair ends in tie for the blue ribbon and five bucks
Two Iowa kids can split a pound of bacon after a rare tie in the hog calling contest at the Iowa State Fair. Nearly two dozen kids walked up to the mic and belted out their best hog call, as if they were trying to get a pig to come home, in front of a packed crowd in Pioneer Hall on Friday. They were followed by more than a dozen adults in a separate category. ...
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