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Hey Iowa, Changes Are Coming to Your Favorite Target Store
Changes are coming to Target department stores across Iowa and the rest of the country beginning on July 15th. To be fair...there's a good chance this change doesn't affect you at all. Target will stop taking a once-popular form of payment beginning next week, and there's a good chance it's been years or even decades since you've paid at a Target register using one of these.
Iowa DNR Shares Info On At Least 6 Black Bears Roaming the State
Black Bears are on the move in the Hawkeye State. Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared some information on some black bears roaming throughout Eastern Iowa. Multiple sightings of black bears have been reported in Iowa in recent weeks, including in Cedar and Dubuque Counties. Once...
Lake View Boil Advisory Ended
Lake View city officials announced this (Tuesday) morning that a boil advisory issued for residents along Black Hawk Lake’s southern shore has been lifted. The warning was issued over the weekend after the public works department had to temporarily shut off service for a water main repair, which necessitated the advisory due to the potential for contamination. Officials have since received two negative tests for bacterial infiltration and ended the advisory. Staff thanked residents for their patience and understanding during the order. Those with questions can contact Lake View City Hall directly at 712-657-2634.
E’Burg Schools Buy Land for New Elementary Building
–The Emmetsburg School Board recently approved purchasing approximately 24-acres of land that could be used as the site of a new elementary school. The undeveloped property sits east of Iowa Lakes Community College and south of College Drive in Emmetsburg. Superintendent Cory Jenness tells KLGA News that a recent review of the district’s facilities revealed that maintaining the West Elementary building for years to come would require a substantial investment.
Mercy Chefs serves thousands after Rock Valley flooding
ROCK VALLEY—Thousands of restaurant-quality meals were prepared and distributed free to Rock Valley residents and volunteers this week after the community was hit hard by flooding two weeks ago. Virginia-based nonprofit Mercy Chefs serves chef-prepared, hot meals in times of disaster. “We came to Rock Valley after we heard...
Hundreds of kids denied entry after Woods Park pool party reaches capacity
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A nonprofit in Lincoln held a pool party Saturday for kids and their families at the Woods Park pool. But hundreds of kids couldn’t get in the water. The Honesty Project of Lincoln focuses on helping underprivileged youth find resources in the community. Its...
Nebraska Select 18U One Match Away from USYL Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Nebraska Select 18U is taking the state by storm, both by having players from across the state, but also its success in this year's USYL Presidents Cup. The team will be playing in the championship match on Tuesday morning at 9:45 a.m. You can watch, by clicking on this link.
Storms spawning a EF1 tornado in Iowa on Monday were part of a derecho. What to know:
The storm that Iowans experienced Monday was part of a derecho. “The derecho began in Iowa and went through portions of Illinois and southern Wisconsin into Indiana and southern Michigan,” Matthew Elliott, a warning coordination meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service, said in an email to the Des Moines...
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
Trevor's Take (7/16): Previewing a busy night of baseball, softball
(KMAland) -- Tonight was already fixing to be a fun night, but Mother Nature threw a wrench in things last night, creating even more action. Let's look at the KMAland fun tonight with regional final softball and substate final baseball going down. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Substate Semifinals. 3A-8 Lewis Central...
Iowa weather: Cooler days ahead in Des Moines forecast
DES MOINES, Iowa — Afterthe very strong storms yesterday, we are cooling and calming down. After surveying the damage, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in the Des Moines metro. It formed in Urbandale and traveled about seven miles before lifting near Des Moines Water Works. Wind speeds were estimated at 105 mph.
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