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American Pickers star Robbie Wolfe teases next big purchase as he shops at Iowa antique store after selling $14k bike
AMERICAN Pickers star Robbie Wolfe has teased his next big antiques purchase after selling two motorcycles last week. Robbie, 64, who recently confirmed the season 26 premiere date, listed two vintage motorcycles that “belong in a museum” for $14,000, last week. Days later, the reality TV star was seen testing out a “For Sale” bike […]
Iowa Water Buffalo Captured and Headed to a New Home [VIDEO]
Stories involving injured, escaped livestock don't often have happy endings. But the story of the Iowa water buffalo does. The escaped water buffalo had been roaming yards near Pleasant Hill for several days and had become a star on social media. KCCI reports that he even had been given a nickname. Meet Phill, the water buffalo. According to a news release, authorities located Phil at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a sand pit near east Des Moines. Officials with the Pleasant Hill police, Polk County Conservation, Blank Park Zoo, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Altoona Police, and the Des Moines Police came up with a plan to capture Phil using tranquilizer darts.
Iowa private colleges see mixed success from tuition, financial aid changes
Some of Iowa’s private colleges announced changes to their tuition and financial aid offerings last fall, hoping to showcase their affordability for students who might not look twice at them due to their sticker price. These efforts have had mixed results, impacted by problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. […]
Red Raiders football ready for opportunities in 2024
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – There’s plenty of local teams putting the finishing touches on its offseason work ahead of Week 1, including a new-look Northwestern Red Raiders squad. The Red Raiders come into the year with a variety of returners such as linebacker Parker Fryar, wide receiver Austyn Gerard, and running back Konner McQuillan, […]
Paullina woman arrested on theft charge
ORANGE CITY—A 39-year-old Paullina woman was arrested about 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Orange City on a charge of third-degree theft. The arrest of Abby Jane Hansen stemmed from a complaint from Dollar Fresh in Orange City that she stole $971 worth of merchandise since April, according to the Orange City Police Department.
Landus Expands its Service Offerings with the Acquisition of Wickman Chemical
(Des Moines) Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, today announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the Southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm and empowering our farmers with the tools they need to succeed.
Iowa girl’s mermaid dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish
DES MOINES, Iowa — Make-A-Wish Iowa granted 4-year-old Vivian Gomez's wish to become a mermaid and swim in the ocean on Wednesday, fulfilling her lifelong dream. "One thing that we really try to do is get to the heart of the wish," said Cassidy Gomez, an event manager with Make-A-Wish Iowa. So we really sit down with the kids and the family and figure out what do they want to do, what are they like, and try to dream big and try to grant their biggest wish."
Paramedic’s 911 response leads to warning from regulators
An Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call. According to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services, paramedic Katelyn Leisinger of Ute and her EMS partner responded to a 911 call on May 28, 2024. Upon arrival, […]
Iowa Young Birders event scheduled, Sept. 14
The Iowa Young Birders group will be holding an event at Thorpe Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9-11:30 a.m. The program will be free of charge and all participants will meet at the shelter house. Iowa Young Birders was founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to encourage young...
Farm Progress features USDA discussion
BOONE, Iowa –The Farm Progress show features technology and large new equipment. But for some solutions, farmers look to Washington D.C. USDA Secretary, and former Iowa Governor, Tom Vilsack came to speak at the show, where he announced his approval of a study for a H5N1 vaccine for cattle to protect from Avian Influenza. He […]
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