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Sierra Club asks EPA to take over oversight of Iowa waters because of state failures
The U.S. government should oversee Iowa cities, farms and businesses' impact on the state's waters, an environmental group says, arguing the state has done a poor job protecting its rivers, lakes and streams. The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter filed a petition this week, asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to pull the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce the 1972 Clean Water Act, the legal framework for improving and preserving the nation’s waters. ...
Iowa company named a Forbes Best Employer for Women in 2024
(ABC 6 News) — Iowa-based Pella Corporation has been recognized for its commitment to women in the workplace. The window designer and manufacturer has been named as Forbes’ best employer for women in 2024. The title was based on a survey and the results from more than 150,000...
Deere lays off 140 employees in Iowa, effective immediately
DUBUQUE, Iowa — John Deere employees at three Iowa locations were notified of layoffs effective immediately on Wednesday, July 24, according to the State of Iowa's WARN website. 69 employees were laid off at John Deere Waterloo Works, 67 were laid off at John Deere Financial in Johnston and...
Restaurant inspection update: Mold, green slime and ‘raw turkey tails’
Iowa restaurants and stores have been cited for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including a Clayton County eatery cited for long-expired juice and milk, moldy cheese and an ice dispenser with green slime growing in it. “Employees on site could not answer basic questions regarding food establishment operations,” a state inspector reported during […]
This weekend in Iowa: a weekend of mash-ups include experimental folk, beatboxing comedy and karaoke yoga
Across Iowa this weekend we see a number of events that mash-up genres and activities. Some of these might seem strange on paper, but that’s what you thought when you tried that food pairing you swear by now. (Supposedly, for the adventurous out there, pickles and peanut butter is a treat.) The Power Glove-toting Heatbox brings his blend of comedy and beatboxing loops to The Olympic in Cedar Rapids. Experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott visits The Black Angel on Saturday, flexing their Omnichord and singer/songwriter skills. In Dubuque, B-1 Yoga Studio is holding a Karaoke Yoga session, where yoga practitioners are encouraged to sing along with the tunes. Check out the rest of the weekender for more!
St. Joseph Mustangs force a Game Three in the Mink League Championship series
Jul. 26—Many St. Joseph community members know that if you hear bats cracking and an audience cheering at Phil Welch Stadium come the end of July, that means two things... The Mustangs are competing in the MINK League Championship series and summer is ending. Game One was played at the two-seeded Clarinda A's home field in Clarinda, Iowa, where the A's used team effort as seven different ...
Nodaway County Care Center resident, Dorothy Thurnau turning 100
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) Activity time at the Nodaway County Care Center (NCCC) was a little more celebratory as staff, residents, and family celebrated Dorothy Thurnau, who is turning 100-years-old on July 31. Thurnau, a longtime Northwest Missouri resident, celebrated her birthday with friends and family members in the social room at...
Clarinda Alley Improvement project nearing completion
(Clarinda) -- Improvements to an alley by Clarinda city hall are nearing completion. During its regular meeting Wednesday evening, the Clarinda City Council unanimously approved pay request no. 3 to Crain Construction for just over $311,000 on the Clarinda Alley Improvement Project. City Manager Gary McClarnon says funding for the water quality project came through a program associated with the recent construction of the city's new wastewater treatment plant. McClarnon tells KMA News the project, which replaced the pavement with brick pavers, is substantially complete.
Iowa's 1st participant in world's toughest horse race bids farewell ahead of Mongolia trip
A big send-off party was held in Central City on Thursday night for Cedar Rapids firefighter Shelby Van Weelden, who is one of about 40 international riders and the first Iowan ever chosen to participate in what some say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world: the Mongol Derby.
Union County Woman Faces Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1st Street and Central Avenue in Villisca. During the investigation, authorities arrested 45-year-old Crystal Marie Mack of Creston for Possession of Methamphetamine, 3rd or subsequent offense, a Class D Felony. Deputies transported Mack to the Montgomery County Jail and held...
Mo. woman injured after SUV collides with UTV
ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. —One person was injured in an accident just after 3:30p.m. Friday in Atchison County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Dodge Durango driven by Corie D. Hicks, 42, Fairfax, was northbound on Route N three miles south of Tarkio following a John Deere Gator driven by Roger L. Pennel, 65, Fairfax.
Sheep Show Kicks Off the Activities at the Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair Sheep Show starts the activities at 8:00 a.m. today. Darrin Petty is in his 24th year as the superintendent and 34th year on the committee. Petty says the show is held in the outdoor ring, starting with FFA, followed by 4H. Petty says the process...
Clarinda A's (7/25): A's roll, move one win away from MINK League title
(KMAland) -- The Clarinda A’s won the opening game of the MINK League Championship Series and are one win away from a league title. Check out the rundown from A’s baseball below. CLARINDA A’S SCOREBOARD. Clarinda A’s 10 St. Joseph Mustangs 7 (Game 1 of MINK League...
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