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Local Iowa high school baseball highlights and scores (7-3-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school baseball games on July 3rd, 2024: Denison-Schleswig 6, Le Mars 1 Kingsley-Pierson/River Valley 4, Sioux City East 2 Unity Christian 10, Sioux Central 0 IKM-Manning 10, Ar-We-Va 0 Bishop Heelan 10, CB Jefferson 0 (Game 1 – Doubleheader) […]
Chocolates Sold in Iowa Part of Massive Recall
Chocolates sold in Iowa and eight other states are part of a massive recall due to a risk of Salmonella poisoning. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration initiated a recall on more than four million pounds of chocolate and confectionary products from Clasen Quality Chocolate in Madison, Wisconsin.
Flooding, high water levels in eastern Iowa prompt calls for caution ahead of Fourth of July
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Susan Stocker, Boating Law Administrator with the Iowa DNR summed up the situation in a sentence. ”The last four years, as we’ve been told, we haven’t had a lot of water, and now it all seems to have come all at once.”
Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
Iowa Hero Will Spend His July 4th Weekend Helping Flood Victims
If more people were like Willie Ray Fairley, the world would be a much better place. This Iowa hero continues to offer help when it's needed. He inspires Iowa as well as the rest of the country to do better, be kind, and help your neighbor when you can. There are so many stories of this man and his crew members who give to others, there should be an award named after him.
Mason City Library tax levy in danger
(ABC 6 News-) Under a new Iowa law, cities and other local government entities will see a cap on the amount they are able to levy directly from taxpayers, meaning the Mason City Public Library could soon be facing cuts to the amount it can dedicate toward the purchase of new materials.
Totals of heavy rain received July 2
IOWA, USA — Tuesday evening was an active weather night as rain made its way across central Iowa. Flash flood warnings and even some tornado warnings went into effect as a result. High levels of rain fell, especially in Warren and Marion counties, which saw 4-5" in some spots....
Joni Ernst visits flood damage
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — On Tuesday Senator Joni Ernst visited Sioux City to receive briefings on the recent flood damage in northwestern Iowa. Ernst took private meetings with city and county officials. Lyon, Plymouth, Sioux, Emmet, and Clay counties are part of the latest federal disaster declaration for the...
Panini America Unveils Caitlin Clark Collection, Highlighting Career Milestones
Panini America launched the Caitlin Clark Collection on Monday, a series of trading cards celebrating the achievements and career moments of the standout basketball player. Clark, a two-time National Player of the Year at Iowa, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and is the all-time ...
Iowa combat veteran, former ag official ‘ready to serve’ again — this time in Congress
After the rains, or in the routines of daily life, in one of the more war-ravaged reaches of the globe, residents would spot the signs of unexploded munitions, mortars and other devices of death. The Army National Guard’s combat engineers would scout and remove rocket rounds and similar weapons for...
Iowa Republicans rally behind former President Trump ahead of national convention
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Receiving a standing ovation at the Iowa GOP reception in Council Bluffs, Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined elected leaders like Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra and Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufman. The group reflected on the party's success on policies like abortion, school...
Former Iowa women’s basketball star Cailtin Clark named WNBA All-Star in rookie campaign
Former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to rack up awards. On Tuesday, Clark was named a WNBA All-Star after a sensational start to her rookie campaign with the Indiana Fever, where she has posted an impressive 16.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, which ranks second on the squad behind Kelsey Mitchell.
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