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Speaker Grassley hosting Freedom in the Heartland event
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley will host an event called “Freedom in the Heartland” on Wednesday, September 4 at the Bremer County Fairgrounds in Waverly. Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson will be in attendance. The fundraising event will include food, speeches, and live music.
Iowan in Paris for 2024 Paralympics, playing wheelchair basketball
OMAHA, Neb. — Thursday is Day 1 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, and Team USA Men's Wheelchair Basketball is already on a roll. They already won against Spain 66-56. "We are trying to go for a three-peat and take our third gold medal in a row," Jeromie Meyer said.
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 […]
Storms Continue Overnight, Followed by a Refreshing Cool Down
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The risk for strong to severe storms continues for the next couple of hours, but storms are expected to weaken overnight. Cooler air arrives tomorrow. Severe storms are possible tonight, particularly in our northwest zone. The strongest storms in this area could produce damaging winds...
Hampton-Dumont-CAL hosting Battle for Bradford against Iowa Falls-Alden Friday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will host Iowa Falls-Alden in the latest installment of the Battle for Bradford Friday on 104.9 KLMJ. “My thing is you got skin in the game,” Iowa Falls-Alden coach Eric Walkingstick says. “We’re 17 miles apart, our kids know their kids, they’re talking about names. I know their kids are talking about names. So whenever you get into something like that, first game of the year, both sides are gonna be excited. The student body’s gonna be going crazy on both sides. The plays are gonna be huge, the players are gonna be making big plays. And with that being said, this is the state championship game for both teams, because who doesn’t wanna start off with a 1-0 record. So there’s a lot on line and we know that the Battle for Bradford is a notorious game and it’s pretty even. And we’re sitting there wanting to get another notch on that trophy.”
State conducts emergency evacuation of nursing home, but won’t say why
For the second time in two years, residents of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home in Lee County have been relocated after an emergency evacuation at the facility. On Christmas Eve in 2022, the home’s 50 residents were evacuated with the assistance of the fire department and more than a dozen other agencies after a […]
Racist Flyers at Library Lead to Arrest
The Hampton man arrested for leaving racist flyers at Hispanic owned businesses has been charged with doing something similar at the Cedar Falls Library. On August 13th Cedar Falls Police were called to the library after staff found the flyers on shelves and in a book written in Spanish. The flyers were made to resemble a hunting license and read, in part, “Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit. No Bag Limit. Tagging Not Required. Trump 2024. Police believe 38 year old Daniel Embree designed and photocopied the flyers. He was charged with 3rd degree Harassment. In the Hampton case he was charged with eight counts of 2nd degree Harassment and one count of Trespass With Intent to Commit a Hate Crime. The Iowa GOP has condemned the flyers.
Flooded Iowa schools ready to reopen
(The Center Square) - It was just two months ago that Rock Valley schools were devastated by floods, but officials said Thursday they will be ready to reopen next week. Historic flooding in June left many homes damaged or ruined, and Rock Valley Community School District buildings were unusable. "In June when the flood hit, I was at a bit of a loss: ‘Where do we go? We have kids...
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 […]
Fareway, Iowa Wave Shirt team up to raise money for children's hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fareway shoppers in Iowa have the opportunity to support a good cause. The new fundraiser is inspired by the heartwarming tradition at University of Iowa home football games. After the first quarter, fans stand and wave to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, overlooking Kinnick Stadium.
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