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Iowa biofuel industry to receive over $14 million from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over $14 million in grants for 19 projects in Iowa designed to increase availability and access to biofuels. According to the USDA press release, these grants will create jobs, lower costs and promote clean energy all the while increasing access to biofuels. USDA Director Theresa Greenfield said in […]
DNR Biologist Weighs in on What Causes Summer Fish Kills
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen is receiving reports of dead fish floating or washing up on shore in private ponds. Although concerning, Lorenzen says that most fish kills at this time of year occur naturally in shallow systems that are full of vegetation or algae.
Don't worry, be hoppy: Iowa State Fair rabbit show brings joy to fairgoers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Besides the sheep and horses, some of the cutest critters at the Iowa State Fair are located at the top of the hill, and their owners are just hoppy to be there. Rows of rabbits packed the Poultry Rabbit Building Thursday morning. Tucked away at...
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Gets $700,000 State Funding for Upgrades
A handful of North Iowa airports will share in almost $1.7 million in state funding for various upgrades and improvements. The Iowa Transportation Commission Tuesday approved a total of $9.3 million for the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program to help some two dozen airports across the state to cover most, if not all, of the cost of their proposed projects.
After A Century-Long Absence, Iowa Great Lakes To Be Restocked With Paddlefish
Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is planning to reintroduce paddlefish into the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins says paddlefish are native to the area. Paddlefish eat microscopic plants and animals called plankton. They thrive in slow-moving, deep freshwater and Hawkins says...
Peytin Ellison to compete for Pancake Day Queen
MHS senior Peytin Ellison will be one of six young women vying for the title of Queen of the 75th Pancake Day, to be held in Centerville on September 27-28. She is sponsored by Rathbun Marina. Other candidates seeking to reign over Pancake Day include Avery Bishop, Noelle Craver, Veronica Hayes, Millie McDanolds, and Kenly Shilling. Chance Cook, who is also a senior at Moravia, will serve as one of the escorts for the pageant.
Bloomfield City Council holds public hearing on residential living on the square.
Tonight at the Bloomfield City Council meeting, a public hearing was held on the prospects of changing a city ordinance allowing residential living on the first floor of the square. Currently the ordinance allows residential living in the back half of the building as long as it’s less than 50% of the floor space.
Gilbert juvenile arrested for allegedly attacking woman with knife
GILBERT, Iowa — A juvenile was arrested on Friday for allegedly attacking a female with a knife after knocking on her bedroom window in June. During the early morning hours of June 8 the Story County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Thompson Avenue in Gilbert. According […]
Iowa police arrest suspect for flyers posted outside Latino businesses in Hampton
DES MOINES, Iowa — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after flyers suggesting "hunting" illegal immigrants were posted outside Latino-owned businesses in northern Iowa. Hampton police and the Franklin County Sheriff's office began investigating this week. Flyers that read in part "Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit, Trump 2024" were...
Pleasant Hill police release more details about body found in Des Moines River
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Investigators are working to identify a body that was discovered in the Des Moines River in Pleasant Hill Thursday night. According to Pleasant Hill Fire Chief Jamie Xayavong, people fishing in the area of the Vandalia Boat ramp saw what appeared to be a body and called 911 around 7:15 p.m. […]
Biscuit Bar shines as first-time fair vendor with breakfast options, early hours
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Jamie Adkins told his wife Jennifer that he was interested in buying a state fair concession stand, she wasn't sold on the idea. "In the past, there hasn't been a lot of breakfast vendors on the fairgrounds, and we wanted to do something different," Jamie said. "I've worked off and on for my cousin for 20 years at the Rib Shack, and decided to do my own thing."
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