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Iowa Tornado Featured Some of the Fastest Winds Ever Recorded
The Greenfield, Iowa tornado on May 21st is still way too fresh on the minds of residents near the small Iowa town. The storm claimed five lives and injured over 30 more. And thanks to researchers and storm chasers new data is showing just how powerful and awful the storm was.
Five Local Schools Land in Same 1A Substate
Class 1A Substate 6 will draw plenty of interest from those around the KCII listening area when the Iowa High School Athletic Association baseball playoffs get underway Saturday, July 6th. Five schools including Keota, Sigourney, Highland, Lone Tree and Hillcrest Academy will all start the tournament trail in the same grouping. Four of those teams, the Huskies, Lions, Savages and Ravens reside in the same district. Three of them, Sigourney, Highand and Lone Tree will begin in the same quadrant, and will be part of a doubleheader July 6th at Sigourney High School. Two of them, the Huskies and Lions will meet in that double dip.
Czech researcher interviews Iowa WWII vets for new book
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library hosted two World War II veterans and a historian on Thursday night. As time evolves, fewer WWII veterans will be alive to share the history they experienced decades ago. Czech historian and researcher Jiri Kluc is working...
U.S. Election Assistance commissioner prepares for 2024 election with Iowa officials
As distrust in election integrity rises nationwide, Christy McCormick with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission said the agency is working with local election officials to combat misinformation about election security, check that voting systems are working correctly and ensure they are prepared for Nov. 5. McCormick spoke at the Iowa State Association of County Auditors […] The post U.S. Election Assistance commissioner prepares for 2024 election with Iowa officials appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
The Storms Keep Coming… Iowans Need To Put A Quarter In Their Freezer
The storms have been strong this year here in Iowa. From snow, flooding, and tornados. Iowa has seen a rough year. This idea is a classic, and many have used it for some time. A quarter in the freezer could help you save your food after a summer storm, heavy snowfall, or flood. If these knock out your power, that quarter will tell you if the food is still good.
The $100,000 reward for info on Iowa news anchor missing for 29 years expires tonight
MASON CITY, Iowa — Thursday marks 29 years of searching for answers in the disappearance ofIowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. A private investigator is offering $100,000 for information that leads to her remains. It was originally set to expire Thursday, June 27 but has been extended another month and will now expire on July 27.
This Is Iowa: Lifting up Perry, Greenfield after times of tragedy
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this episode of This Is Iowa, we tell the stories of Iowans coming together and strangers stepping up during recent times of tragedy in Perry and Greenfield. In Perry, following January's deadly school shooting, two teachers are training puppies to eventually become therapy dogs...
Showers and storms, possible strong later Friday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Scattered shower and storm chance increase tonight. Your First Alert: Strong to Severe Storms Possible. The first round of wet weather arrives tonight, likely after Midnight, and slowly spreads from west to east. Some embedded thunderstorms are possible within this rain, though the risk for strong to severe storms looks fairly low during this time frame. Instead, occasional moderate to heavy downpours are possible, with some thunder and lightning.
Iowa Democratic Party awards S.E. Iowans, talks election efforts at debate watch party
WAPELLO COUNTY, Iowa — Ahead of Thursday's presidential debate, a Regional Hall of Fame event in Ottumwa recognized southeast Iowa democrats for their outstanding leadership or volunteer work. Chloe Hennessy from Jefferson County received the Rising Star award. Vernon Trucano from Wapello County was recognized as Outstanding Democratic Volunteer.
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