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DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is slated to speak Wednesday at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg was the first outlet to report the news. People familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill the governor would speak at the event. News of the speaking engagement with Iowa’s GOP […]
What is heat lightning? Here's what causes the phenomenon.
The National Weather Service office in Des Moines warned that Monday will be an excessively hot day, with some active severe weather. Does this mean we'll see heat lightning?. The term heat lightning is commonly used to describe lightning from a distant thunderstorm just too far away to see the actual cloud-to-ground flash, or to hear the accompanying thunder, the NWS said.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Mason City woman sentenced for stealing over $100,000
MASON CITY, Iowa – Embezzling from a Clear Lake business is sending a Mason City woman to prison. Malorie Lynn Hallock, 40, pleaded guilty to first-degree theft. Investigators say she stole more than $123,000 while she worked at Studio 65 in Clear Lake between January and October of 2023.
ESPN Top 300 recruit Bryson Webber commits to Nebraska
The Nebraska Cornhuskers landed their third 2025 ESPN 300 recruit on Sunday. Cornerback Bryson Webber announced his commitment to the Huskers on social media. Webber enters his senior year at Ridge Point High School but only his second year as a cornerback for the Panthers. Webber played wide receiver in his freshman and sophomore years before switching to cornerback. In Webber’s first season on defense, he recorded 22 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass breakups. In the offseason, he earned an offer from Nebraska, along with numerous Power Four schools. Webber is also an accomplished track and field athlete, running 10.56 100-meter dash...
Unity Christian baseball claims District championship
LARCHWOOD, IOWA (KELO) — Saturday, the Unity Christian baseball team claimed the District championship 6-3 win over West Lyon, advancing them to the Iowa state qualifier. Both teams were tied at 3 prior to extras, then a solid three run ninth inning granted the Knights the win. Unity Christian had 10 hits. Winning pitcher Dylan […]
Lawn mower accident seriously injures Stanton man
STANTON - A Stanton man is seriously injured following an accident involving a lawn mower over the weekend. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident in the 1100 block of Douglas Street in Stanton around 10:50 a.m. Saturday. An investigation found that the 63-year-old man operating the...
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
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