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Woman hit, killed by train in Columbus Monday, OSHA launching investigation into incident
COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Platte County Sheriff's Office said one woman is dead after she was hit by a train. It happened Monday night in Columbus. Witnesses said she was hit while getting off the tracks. Deputies said right now it is deemed accidental. A team of investigators from...
Sheldon Fugitive Starts Prison Term
Storm Lake, IA (KICD) — A Sheldon man who never showed up to serve his prison term has been apprehended in Arizona and returned to Iowa. 33-year-old Steven Vorasith had been paroled on a Class D Felony conviction in Buena Vista County for Willful Assault Causing Bodily Injury, but had that probation revoked in February of 2021.
Steep fines set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […]
Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
AMES, Iowa – Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture – making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur. Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems...
Spencer Crazy Days is on Now
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Nancy Naeve from Spencer Mainstreet says it’s Crazy Days downtown. Naeve says disasters like Covid and now the flood demonstrates the importance of patronizing your local business. Nancy Naeve was a guest Wednesday on the Northwest Iowa Now Morning Show.
Baseball Team Recognized by ABCA for Academic Excellence
STORM LAKE, Iowa (July 24, 2024) - The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) has announced its 2023-24 Team Academic Excellence Awards for this past season which are presented by Sports Attack. The ABCA proudly recognized over 800 different schools among all levels for this academic year. To be eligible for...
University of Okoboji Event Changes
Arnolds Park, IA (KICD) — Overnight the Iowa Great Lakes returned to a busy resort town over the weekend. Flood waters have receded to the point that speed limits were removed. Boats could be observed on the lakes, several hospitality businesses reported their best weekend of the year, and the weekend concerts at Arnolds Park Amusement Park – including a paid show Sunday night – were packed.
BUCKET LIST: Cedar Rapids firefighter selected as 1st Iowan to compete in the Mongol Derby
Every year, hundreds of people apply to take part in a historical horse race in Mongolia called the Mongol Derby, and for the first time ever an Iowan is making the cut. The 1,000 kilometer race is based off the same messaging system used by Genghis Khan around the 1200s.
John Deere cuts nearly 500 salaried jobs in Johnston, Dubuque, Waterloo and the Quad Cities
Deere & Co. cut nearly 500 salaried workers in Iowa and Illinois, with 319 employees slashed at the iconic tractor and combine manufacturer's global headquarters and production facility, both in Illinois, according to notices the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity released Friday. Deere told Illinois officials that 298 white-collar workers were cut at the company's Moline world headquarters, and 21 employees were laid off from the company's John Deere Harvester Works manufacturing plant in East Moline. ...
Water Quality Research Lab: Improving Water Quality in Iowa and Beyond
Michelle Soupir, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, built the foundation for an impactful research team and lab 16 years ago. At the lab, she has enabled collaborations on projects with many state and national organizations. “We’ve worked hard over the years to ensure our research questions are relevant to...
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