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Iowa Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible Tonight with Strong Winds and Hail
Des Moines, IA – A potential for severe storms looms over northern and northwestern Iowa beginning Monday evening, carrying into early Tuesday. The National Weather Service warns of possible damaging winds and large hail. These conditions are most likely to impact areas along and north of the Iowa-Minnesota border.
Iowa Now Has America’s Longest Paved Trail Loop
After living in Iowa for nearly four years, I've learned a few big things about the Hawkeye State and the people who call it home. Iowans will always send you home after dinner at their house with Tupperware full of leftovers. They root for their college teams just as loud...
Schools prepare for extreme heat, some announce early dismissals
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — With the oppressive heat making a return to eastern Iowa, schools are getting ready to make sure everyone stays safe. In some areas that means ended the school day early. Iowa's News Now has the latest information on the heatwave blanketing the area and is compiling a full list of weather-related announcements.
Lloyd & Sharon Roberts Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Des Moines) Lloyd & Sharon Roberts of Cass County were inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 18. Ninety-three Iowa counties participated this year and selected 125 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4-H Foundation President, Jeff Murphy, and State 4-H Program Leader, Mitchell Hoyer, as they were introduced on stage.
Iowa Man Breaks World Record for Largest Eggplant
Holding a world record for anything is a huge accomplishment. Iowa is home to quite a few record holders. There is Keeley and Kambry, twin sisters who hold the record for the most premature twins; and there's Kevin the great Dane who held the title for tallest living dog. News...
Matters of the State Special Report: Initiated Measure 28
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This week on Matters of the State, we continue our series of special reports examining measures that will appear on the November ballot in South Dakota. Initiated Measure 28 would prohibit the state from collecting tax on anything sold for human consumption. It...
A writing assignment for the times
As the dog days of late August drag on, seemingly beyond their allotted 24 hours, Nebraskans know what to expect in the lethargy brought on by endless heat and humidity. School starts. While asking young minds to focus in the swelter may seem counterintuitive to the learning process, air-conditioning and some inexplicable wont to dismiss […]
NWS: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lincoln, Minnehaha counties until Tuesday morning
Update as of 1:15 a.m.: Storms are finally starting to move into the area, and the NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 a.m. for Lincoln and Minnehaha counties. The NWS stated the Sioux Falls area could experience wind gusts of between 40 to 50 mph within the next hour. A severe...
Good News – Arby’s Foundation Donates $4,100 to Local Watertown PACH Program
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Arby’s may be a national franchise, but last week, the Arby’s Foundation donated locally to the Watertown Area People Against Child Hunger or PACH program. The Arby’s Foundation donated $4,100 to the PACH program to help fund their ongoing mission to curb child hunger.
StormTeam 3: Excessive heat today, severe weather tonight
What a way to kick off the school year for some of our kiddos! A very warm and humid start to our day with temperatures in the low to mid 70s, which is a few degrees below our average HIGH TEMPERATURE for this time of year. Thanks to the very...
Iowa Launches Online Hub for Parents Seeking Child Care Solutions
A new Iowa-operated website has launched geared at helping Iowa parents find and compare childcare options in the state. Announced by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Director Kelly Garcia, the new site was unveiled this past Thursday, August 22 at the capital in Des Moines.
Iowa State Patrol Reminds Drivers About Safety Around School Buses
(Des Moines) With schools back in session, the Iowa State Patrol is reminding drivers to be safe when they see school buses on the roads. “These buses are out there, so watch for those amber lights, and watch for the red lights coming on,” said Sergeant Alex Dinkla from the Iowa State Patrol. “The school buses make frequent stops, and we have to stop for these school buses, and we need to be safe so our precious cargo get on and off the buses safely.”
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