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Cannabis Operator Strategically Opens New Location Near NE/IA Hubs
Multi-state cannabis operator, Greenlight, targets Nebraska and Iowa cannabis consumers with the opening of its newest dispensary in Rock Port, Missouri. Consistently rated as one of the top dispensaries in MO, Greenlight strategically chose Rock Port to broaden its consumer base in new markets. Greenlight announced the opening of its...
Iowa Union demands restoration of bargaining rights for public employees
In the wake of a 2017 law that brought about significant changes to collective bargaining, a local union is advocating for the reinstatement of rights for public workers in the area. On Monday, Teamsters Local 238 emphasized that certain matters such as healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are legally non-negotiable.
Golf, Gala events happening this week that aim to support the ALS Association
WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell sat down with Jamie Myers and Cary Justmann from the ALS Association of Iowa to talk about two upcoming events people can participate in to support those battling ALS and their families. For more information on the events, click here.
Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future
University of Northern Iowa students participate in UNI Day at the Iowa Capitol on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ next step.
60 MPH Winds and Hail Expected as Severe Storms Hit Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Iowa could see an isolated chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, bringing 60 mph winds and hail. Weather models indicate that a weak Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV) from morning storms may enhance the afternoon storm activity, leading to moderate buoyancy and deep-layer shear around 25 knots. The stronger storms could produce isolated strong gusts exceeding 60 mph and marginally severe hail. This weather activity is expected to diminish by early to mid-evening.
Bedford, Lenox, Martensdale-St. Marys athletes named unanimous All-POI baseball
(KMAland) -- Bedford, Lenox and Martensdale-St. Marys athletes have been honored as unanimous All-Pride of Iowa Conference first team baseball choices. Bedford’s Klemit Olney, Lenox’s Dawson Evans and Martensdale-St. Marys’ Travis White were the only three unanimous choices on the team at pitcher, infield and infield, respectively. Other first team honors went to Laramie Stoaks (P), Gabe Funk (OF) and Carter Reed (UTL) of Lenox, Mount Ayr’s Preston Fleharty (C) and Adler Reed (IF), East Union’s Seth Hudson (P) and Austin Lack (IF), Martensdale-St. Marys’ Jaxson Bowlin (P), Jason Fugate (OF) and William Denny (UTL) and Southeast Warren’s Drake Steil (OF).
Greenfield welcomes thousands in donations as RAGBRAI riders witness EF4 tornado damage
GREENFIELD — For the first two days of RAGBRAI, the riders, both out-of-state tourists and Iowans, had talked about going to Greenfield, the southwest Iowa town struck by an EF4 tornado May 21. Riding into the Adair County town felt like a normal RAGBRAI, they said. As riders pedaled up the final...
The 75th Annual Cass County Fair Starts Thursday
(Atlantic) This is the 75th anniversary of the Cass County Fair, which kicks off on Thursday. There will be some activity at the fair on Wednesday starting at 9:00 a.m. with the 4H/FFA Static Exhibit Judging and the Clover Kids Static Showcase. The Bucket of Junk Judging is held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Omaha man arrested for OWI near Sheldon
SHELDON—A 26-year-old Omaha, NE, man was arrested about 9:05 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near Sheldon on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Chad Michael Lechtenberg stemmed from a report of an erratic southbound motorist on the Highway 60 expressway, according to the Sheldon Police Department.
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