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Two More Northeast Iowa Tornadoes Confirmed from August 5th Storms Add to State’s Record 2024
Two more tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse, Wisconsin from storms the night of August 5th in northeast Iowa. The NWS initially confirmed an EF1 tornado north of Waukon near Hanover, with peak wind speeds estimated at 105 mph. It was 50 yards wide and was on the ground for about ten minutes, traveling almost four miles.
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
Iowa school book ban undermines the state’s mission of educating its students
When I was a kid growing up in eastern Iowa during the 1970s, the school library opened up the world to me. I remember rushing through my homework during study hall, so I could get to the library. Like most students in school, there were classes I loved (history and English) and those I hated […]
Van Meter football hunting for fourth straight state title
The move up to Class 2A was no issue for the Bulldogs last season, bringing home the team’s fourth overall and third-straight state championship. And with it, they now hold a 24-game win streak dating back to 2022. Van Meter’s quest for a fourth straight state crown and 25th win starts on Aug. 30 with Underwood coming to town with the Eagles looking to build upon their state baseball title last month (and more importantly, are looking...
Hines: Iowa State football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
You can feel the optimism bubbling up to the rim. As the start to the 2024 college football season bears down on us, Iowa State football fans are getting increasingly excited. It’s not quite overflowing yet, but there’s still a couple weeks until the grill smoke rises above the tailgate lots and 60,000...
Ribbon cut on Woodward-Bouton-Perry connector trail Saturday
BOUTON, Iowa — A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of the nine-mile connector trail linking the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley trails here Saturday. The 1 p.m. event followed an 11 a.m. inaugural ride from Perry to Woodward and then back to Bouton for the ribbon cutting, opening the continuous 120-mile paved loop, which promises to be an economic engine for the northern Dallas County communities.
Rock Island woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A Rock Island woman got the surprise of a lifetime after finding out she won $50,000 from playing the lottery. According to officials with the Iowa Lottery, Nicole Banks matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball in the lottery's drawing on July 24. She purchased her winning ticket at the Hy-Vee on East 53rd Street in Davenport.
Why can't Iowa schools start until after Aug. 23?
DES MOINES, Iowa — Many kids across central Iowa are heading back to the classroom later this week because state law says schools can't start any earlier than Friday. But why?. "It really all started with the Iowa tourism industry," Greg Edwards with Catch Des Moines said. "We fought...
Iowa delegates share excitement ahead of DNC in Chicago
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democrats and delegates traveled to Chicago on Sunday in preparation for the week long Democratic National Convention. It has been a busy month for those in the state party, but the change at the top of the ticket has been reflected in the enthusiasm of those wanting to help out […]
Massive Chicken Nugget Recall Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota
Thousands of pounds of Chicken Nuggets have been recalled in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and across the nation. Perdue Farms has issued a significant recall of approximately 160,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has classified this as a Class I...
Cedar Falls Police: Suspect jumps into Cedar River to avoid arrest
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - Police in Cedar Falls say a suspect wanted for multiple warrants is in custody Monday after the suspect jumped into the Cedar River in an attempt to avoid being arrested. Police said they were checking the area of Island Park for a person wanted by...
Stuart Police Department Executes Search Warrant, Results in Discovery of Hitlist and Arrest for Multiple Offenses
(Stuart, Iowa) The Stuart Police Department successfully executed a search warrant in the 500 block of South Harrison Street on August 16th. It continued into the early hours of August 17th. This action culminated in a month-long investigation by Stuart police to address incidents involving projectiles directed at a local residence.
Iowa State Fair Concludes and Best Food Winner Announced
The Iowa State Fair, which ran from Aug. 8 to 18 in 2024, has announced its food contest winners and has come to a close. According to the official Iowa State Fair website, “The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. It is the true heartbeat of the Midwest, unequaled and unduplicated. The Iowa State Fair, the inspiration for the original novel ‘State Fair’ by Iowan Phil Stong, three motion pictures and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical, is without a doubt the country’s most famous state fair.”
Iowa and Illinois Brace for Smoky Skies and Mild Temperatures This Week
Davenport, IA – The Quad Cities area, including parts of Iowa and Illinois, is set to experience a beautiful start to the work week, with temperatures hovering around or below 80 degrees. However, residents should be aware of smoky conditions that may persist through the day. According to the...
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
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