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Musketeers add Alex Doyle as associate head coach
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The Sioux City Musketeers have added Alex Doyle as the organization’s associate head coach. Most recently, Doyle worked as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks 16AAA program last year while also having connections with current Musketeers head coach Jason Kersner. Doyle worked under Kersner during his time with […]
Akron-Westfield baseball upset in IHSAA 1A State Semifinals
CARROLL, Iowa (KCAU) – #1 Akron-Westfield’s quest for an IHSAA State Championship came to a halt at the hands of #4 Lynnville-Sully with a 4-0 loss in the 1A semifinal round. Westerners second baseman Hayden Wahlberg recorded three of the team’s five hits in the game. Akron-Westfield ends the season at 28-4 overall.
Bradford’s Money Outlook on Cannabis Stocks
To hear Bradford’s Money Outlook on Cannabis Stocks, click on the audio file below:. 2A Regional Softball Lake Mills at Belmond-Klemme 7:00 PM KIOW. 1A Regional Softball West Hancock at North Iowa 7:00 PM B103. Tuesday, July 9th. 2A District Baseball Osage vs. Forest City at New Hampton 5:00...
Fair Royalty and Hall of Fame Honorees
The Plymouth County Fair held opening ceremonies last night, with two new Hall of Fame members honored, and a new Fair King and Queen crowned. Brad Harvey of Akron and Terry Reuter of Oyens were named to the Plymouth County Fair Hall of Fame. Aaron Lee is the fair King....
Carroll City Council Considers Options For Fire-Damaged NW Park Shelter House
The Carroll City Council is working to determine how to proceed with restoration work after a fire destroyed the shelter house in Northwest Park last month. JEO Consulting examined the structure to determine if it could be salvaged, and the JEO engineer, William Murphy, says the damage was extensive. The...
Atlantic Mayor a Part of ISU College of Design, Extension, and Outreach Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop July 30-31
(Ames) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett is one of six Mayors statewide participating in the Iowa State University College of Design, which, in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, will host the Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop (IMDW) July 30–31 on the Iowa State campus. The IMDW will serve as...
DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
(Des Moines, Iowa) – A report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows an ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the DNR recently issued an administrative order with regard to the POET Bioprocessing plant near Shell Rock. The Order says “Actual harm to the environment and public health likely occurred” at the facility, which makes about 140 million gallons of ethanol each year, along with other products from the leftover materials of the fuel production. The excessive pollution was tied to one of those additional products: a protein ingredient for animal feed.
How Perry Chamber is Assisting with Food Insecurity in the State
Food insecurity is prevalent throughout the state of Iowa, and the Perry Chamber is doing its best to support people within the community. Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio food insecurity is nothing new to the world, but notices that the issue is expanding. She says that the Perry Food Pantry is still seeing record numbers of people showing up to get food. Pasutti reminds residents that the weekly Farmer’s Markets offer assistance with food insecurity.
Sheldon City Council Approves Interim Police Chief, Tables Banking Proposal Decision
Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council met in regular session on Wednesday afternoon. They passed their consent agenda unanimously. Then there was some discussion as to what the next steps should be in regard to the police chief vacancy. Council members decided to hire Jeff Cayler of Cayler Consulting for ala carte search and hiring services.
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
American Pickers’ Frank Fritz relies on ‘long-term nursing care’ after stroke as conservator demands access to his funds
AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been relying on “skilled nursing care” that will be “long-term” two years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Frank, 60, has been under a conservatorship and guardianship since he suffered a stroke at his Le Claire, Iowa home in July 2022, as he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation.
Veteran Nebraska football coach returns to on-field role
The more the Nebraska football program changes, the more it stays the same. One way in which it is staying the same is that the Huskers are bringing back an old coach, to help out with on-field coaching one more time. Taking advantage of the rule change that allows the...
Volunteers Needed For Celebration Days In Sheldon
Sheldon, Iowa — We’re a little more than a month away from Sheldon’s big summer celebration — fittingly called “Celebration Days.”. The annual Labor Day Weekend festival is in the late planning stages at the Sheldon Chamber And Development Corporation (SCDC) and Chamber Director Trista Kavanagh tells us they could use your help.
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