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USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
Trump shot; hit and run; storm damage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Sunday, July 14. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. Police are investigating a deadly car versus motorcycle crash in southeast Sioux Falls. Police are also investigating a hit-and-run crash on the west side of Sioux Falls...
Mom Admits She Keeps Kids’ Birthday and Christmas Money-But There’s A Twist
An Iowa mom-of-two has admitted she keeps all of the money her kids get given on birthdays and Christmas. Courtney Colombo from Mason City took to social media to explain how she was preparing her kids for the future and "ain't sorry" it had to be this way. However, Colombo...
Sioux Center purchases new Chamber space
SIOUX CENTER—The city of Sioux Center will purchase the building space at the former Kroese & Kroese building slated to become the new home of the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce later this year. The Sioux Center City Council during its June 25 meeting approved paying $150,000 toward the...
West Lyon softball advances to region championship
LARCHWOOD, IOWA (KELO) — The West Lyon Wildcats advanced to the class 3A Regional championship after cruising past MOC-Floyd Valley 7-4 Saturday evening. The Wildcats softball team scored five in the sixth helping claim the win. West Lyon had 9 hits. Pitcher Jersey Hawf had a complete game, only allowed six hits and struck out […]
Sioux City Explorers release Chase Harris
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The Sioux City Explorers have released longtime outfielder Chase Harris. Harris, who was a 14th round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies, has played in 317 games for the Explorers since arriving in 2021. The longest-tenured Explorer earned the American Association’s Defensive Player of the Year […]
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for July 8-14
Last week saw postseason play for Iowa high school softball and baseball begin in all classes. The regional finals for all five classes of softball were set up. The 1A and 2A substate final fields were also determined, while 3A and 4A baseball play began with their quarterfinal rounds on July 12.
Excessive Heat Warning: Severe Weather Possible this Afternoon
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service warns residents of Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page Counties of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 degrees. The Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the five counties until 8:00 p.m. this evening. A Heat Advisory is in...
Iowans Show Off Their Cute Kitties for National Kitten Day [GALLERY]
Need a pick-me-up today? You're in the right place!. This week (July 10th), we celebrated National Kitten Day, not to be confused with National Cat Day on October 29th. We asked listeners on Facebook to send us their most adorable kitty photos, and they definitely understood the assignment! Here are some of the cutest cats and kittens here in Iowa:
Iowa State Fair To Add New Celebrity Butter Sculptures This Year
Iowa is honoring some celebs in the best Iowa way. A butter cow is a staple for both Iowa and Illinois State Fairs. Last year, the internet had a collective meltdown over "Buttergate", when it was found out that not all of the Illinois State Fair's butter cow is indeed butter. The scandal.
Psst! Iowa’s conservative economic development doctrine is not working
We should talk. Please go to a quiet corner of the room, away from prying eyes and ears, and then read this column. If you tell anyone what I wrote here, I will deny it and claim an imposter posted under my name. Here is what you need to know: It is not working. The […] The post Psst! Iowa’s conservative economic development doctrine is not working appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Unity Christian wins district baseball title at West Lyon
LARCHWOOD, IA (Dakota News Now) - The Unity Christian Knights scored three times in the eighth inning to stun the host West Lyon Wildcats and win the District 2 Championship 6-3 on Saturday night in Larchwood in Iowa Class 2A Substate Baseball Playoff action. Click on the video viewer for...
Duesey Days Wraps Up in Garner Today
Garners big summertime event known as Duesey Days wraps up with several events according to the Garner Chamber Director Jennifer Malek. As mid-day approaches, there remain a number of family events that will take place. Those who need to get from where they are parked can receive shuttle service to...
West Lyon tops MOC-Floyd Valley to reach Region Championship
LARCHWOOD, IA (Dakota News Now) - The West Lyon Wildcats broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning of the Region 1 Semifinals against MOC-Floyd Valley, opening up a five run lead en route to a 7-4 victory to advance to the region final in the Iowa Class 3A State Softball playoffs on Thursday night in Larchwood.
Certain Residents Living Along Black Hawk Lake In Lake View Are Under Boil Advisory
Certain residents living along the south and east sides of Black Hawk Lake in Lake View have been placed in a boil advisory upon having their water returned. At 7:00 a.m. this (Saturday) morning, water to residents living at the intersection of East Shore Drive and Rolf Ave, west along South State Road to Gun Shot Hill, had water shut off while city crews came in to repair a water line, and will be placed in a boil advisory while water pressure returns. The advisory will remain in effect until Tuesday, when two test samples have returned with negative results for any contamination. Any water used for consumption must be boiled for at least two minutes, or use bottled water as an alternative. Water is still safe to use for laundry, showering, and basic cleaning.
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