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Dogs safe after Burlington fire
A Burlington home has been deemed uninhabitable after a fire this morning, according to a news release from the City of Burlington. Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 600 block of S. Seventh Street on Friday, August 30 at about 9:29 a.m. When they arrived, they saw flames coming from the single-family […]
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
Gray Matters Collective honors lives lost with annual event
The Gray Matters Collective is honoring lives lost to suicide with their second annual event: Keep Marching Forward. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Geneseo Park District Athletic Field, 407 East North Street, in Geneseo. It will begin with...
KMAland Iowa 8-Player Week 1 (8/30): East Mills, Sidney open new eras with wins
(KMAland) -- East Mills, Lenox, Boyer Valley, Sidney, Audubon, Bedford, SE Warren, Ar-We-Va, Woodbine, Lamoni and Melcher-Dallas landed wins in KMAland 8-Player Football on Friday. Check out the Week 1 rundown and statistical leaders below. East Mills 64 West Harrison/Whiting 26. •Sheldon Vandenberg, East Mills: 87 yards rushing, 127 yards...
Video: Friday night accident leaves one person injured
One person was injured in a two-car crash that occurred at the intersection of Church and Hollis streets at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday. Responding to the scene of the accident were the Kewanee police and fire departments and the Illinois State Police. The ISP took control of the scene. According...
Paul and Joyce Dennison Receive “Golden Wheat” Award for Outstanding Support to Old Threshers
KILJ Radio owners Paul and Joyce Dennison were honored on Friday morning at the family tent on the Old Threshers Grounds. At a ceremony, the Dennison’s were awarded the Midwest Old Threshers “Golden Wheat” award. The President of the Old Threshers Board, Todd Mabeus, explained that the award was established 8 or 9 years ago and is a way to celebrate those who give financially, and volunteer “in a big way” at Old Threshers.
Cook review: You’ll sing the praises of ‘Sing Sing,’ one of the year’s best films
This may be the finest film of 2024. I realize it’s a little early in the game to call this. But I don’t know where I’ll see a better-written screenplay or finer acting than “Sing Sing” boasts. This is not the film I thought I...
Why Are Egg Prices Going up in Eastern Iowa?
Egg prices are increasing in eastern Iowa...again!. This is something we've seen and something we've been through before here in eastern Iowa but what is the reasoning behind this? Is it the standard "supply chain" problem we've grown accustomed to hearing? Is it because of the bird flu? Maybe it's a combination of all of these things. What's the biggest cause behind the increase in price this time?
Iowa's prairies are in full bloom
Native perennials bring beauty and benefits to the late months of summer. Mark Vitosh, DNR forester, and Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at ISU, share which native perennials are in full bloom during August and September. Later, Vitosh and Haynes will answer horticulture questions from listeners. Guests:. Cindy Haynes, professor...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Labor Day Weekend Fishing is Rated Good
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind...
Broken sewer line to blame for overflow of wastewater in Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A broken sewer line is to blame for an overflow of untreated wastewater in Dubuque. It happened in the 3400 block of Keystone Drive near Kennedy Mall on Tuesday afternoon. City crews were able were able to repair the sewer line later that same day. But,...
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