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Danfoss in Ames announces layoffs as agriculture downturn continues
Danfoss Power Solutions of Ames has announced it is laying off 40 workers on Aug. 31. The announcement comes as the effects of a downturn in agricultural prices ripples through the farming machinery industry. “We are adjusting Danfoss’ operating model to ensure full accountability, increased cost competitiveness, and faster decision-making. This means parting from...
Muscatine Stampede 5K and 10K set for this weekend, various street closures & parking restrictions in place
The boat launch and parking lot downriver of the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park will be closed on Saturday, August 17, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to the arrival of the American Serenade, one of three cruise ships owned by the American Cruise Lines that will be stopping in Muscatine during the 2024 cruise season.
Northeast Iowa School District Grieving Deaths of Two Students
A northeast Iowa school district is grieving the deaths of two students in two separate incidents earlier this week. No details have been made available, but a North Fayette Valley (NFV) Community Schools Facebook post says that “with the passing of two NFV students this week, NFV Schools will have counselors for students on Friday, August 16th.”
Marcus & Millichap facilitates sale of 261-unit self-storage property in Iowa City
Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of Oak Crest Storage, a 261-unit self-storage property in Iowa City, Iowa. George Kondracke, Brian Kelly, Gabriel Coe, Nathan Coe and Brett Hatcher, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Columbus office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, and procured the buyer, Streamlined Storage, bringing them to their fourth Self Storage location in Iowa. Jon Ruzicka, Broker of Record in Iowa, assisted in the transaction.
City still seeking, receiving interest from grocers for former 1st Avenue Hy-Vee site
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell says the search is still on for a new grocer to replace the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee in the Wellington Heights and Mound View neighborhoods. O'Donnell confirms to Iowa's News Now that the city is reaching out to potential operators and...
Woman sentenced for northeast Iowa drug conspiracy that led to a fatal overdose
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A northeast Iowa woman is going to federal prison for her part in a drug conspiracy that ended up killing a young woman. Whitaker Jo Ingles, 30 of Dyersville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Prosecutors say Ingles was part of an illegal organization that sold cocaine in the Dubuque area between 2019 and early 2021. Ingles admitted to helping get the cocaine from the individual who brought it from Chicago, and then worked with others to distribute the drug near Madison Park in Dubuque.
Wellman Makes Big Splash With New Attraction
There’s a new oasis in southeast Iowa to beat the summer heat. The City of Wellman has officially opened their new, free, splashpad at North Park to the public. An idea that can trace it’s roots to fundraising efforts nearly 40 years ago, came to fruition over the last year, thanks to the work of many community members. The process started with bids taken in the fall of 2023 and again in January of this year, with the final contract awarded to The Henley Group of Muscatine in mid-February. Shive-Hattery Architectures and Engineering was responsible for the design of the project. Construction began in the spring and finished in May, with final state inspections taking place over the Summer. Total cost for the project was $297,000 and was paid for with grant money from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation and fundraisers including a soup supper hosted by Sunrise Daycare at the Wellman Parkside YMCA. This week, KCII News spoke with Wellman City Administrator Kelly Litwiller and City Councilman Shannon McCain to talk about the process from their perspective and what it means to for Wellman to have this attraction.
2024 Iowa True Freshmen Status Report
The start of the Iowa football season is rapidly approaching. At this stage in fall camp, one of the decisions that the Hawkeye coaches will have to make is regarding true freshmen and if they are going to play this season. It’s a different type of decision than it was just a few years ago. […] The post 2024 Iowa True Freshmen Status Report appeared first on On3.
Luke Lachey calls out jokes about Iowa’s offense: ‘No one likes to hear that kind of stuff’
Entering the 2023 season, there were questions about what Iowa’s offense would look like. The Hawkeyes struggled in 2022, and despite adding Cade McNamara from the transfer portal, all eyes were on coordinator Brian Ferentz. That noise grew louder when a report came out about a clause in Ferentz’s contract. According to the reworked deal, […] The post Luke Lachey calls out jokes about Iowa’s offense: ‘No one likes to hear that kind of stuff’ appeared first on On3.
Sienknecht named to all-division Iowa Star Conference South squad
TRAER – The North Tama softball program continued its upward trajectory this season under second-year head coach Madonna Merchant by landing seven players on the Iowa Star Conference South all-division teams including former GMG pitcher Adelyn Sienknecht. For the second year in a row, Redhawk infielder Gabriella ‘Gabby’ Seda...
Former Hawkeye Scott Chandler is the new leader for Iowa City Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - There is a new leader at Iowa City Liberty. Following a nine-year career in the NFL, former Hawkeye Scott chandler will lead the Lightning football team. Family is what led the former Iowa tight end back to the Hawkeye State following his playing career. “Sometimes...
Nonprofit shelter takes full ownership of 60+ animals seized in Muscatine animal neglect case
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources announced it now has custody of 60+ animals that were received in an animal neglect case. According to their Facebook, It Takes a Village received full ownership of 60+ legal case dogs, birds, cats, rabbits, and rats Wednesday meaning the animals are no longer in limbo.
Man Threatened to Cut Neighbor’s Head Off
A Cedar Falls man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to cut off his neighbor’s head with a knife, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 36 year old Craig Waltmann has been charged with Assault While Displaying a Weapon and first degree Harassment. Waltmann allegedly began yelling at the neighbor on August 5th, shouting racial slurs and displaying a knife. Eventually Waltmann put the knife away and pretended to walk away before turning and charging at the alleged victim, shouting that he was going to cut the man’s head off. A passerby shouted that she was calling police and Waltmann went back to his home.
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