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Drinking water advisory issued for city of Tabor
(Tabor) -- Residents in the city of Tabor are asked to boil their water until further notice. City officials announced that a drinking water advisory is in effect for the community after a major leak occurred in the Tabor Water Supply distribution system Monday, causing the system to lose pressure. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination, officials are recommending that once service is restored, to boil the water before drinking or cooking or to use an alternative source.
Bedford's magical run, upset bid end in walk-off fashion in state quarterfinal
(Carroll) -- Bedford baseball gave top-seeded Akron-Westfield all they could handle Monday afternoon, but ultimately fell in extra innings, ending their magical postseason run. The Bulldogs (20-11) never let the moment look too big as they went toe-to-toe with the presumptive Class 1A state championship favorite for nine innings, but...
Glenwood basks in post-RAGBRAI glow
(Glenwood) -- Chalk up another RAGBRAI hosting stint for Glenwood. For the eighth time, Glenwood was a starting point for the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Jennie Davis is executive director of the Mills County Area Chamber of Commerce. Davis tells KMA News inclement weather didn't stop bicyclists from pouring into the community for Saturday's expo.
IPIB dismisses open meeting complaint against Sidney
(Des Moines) -- The Iowa Public Information Board has dismissed an open meetings complaint against the city of Sidney. During its monthly meeting Thursday, the IPIB, by a 7-0 vote, approved the dismissal of the complaint that was filed by Kenneth Brown on May 23rd, alleging the city of Sidney had violated Chapter 21 of Iowa Code. Erica Eckley is the Executive Director of the IPIB. Eckley says the complaint primarily surrounds a city zoning board meeting held on May 1st but was initially published for a different date.
Day 2 of RAGBRAI Riders Pedaling Through Lewis Favoring the Goats, and the Large Flag
(Lewis) Day 2 of RAGBRAI continues today. Cyclists are going to their overnight stop in Atlantic, passing through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before spending the night there. Lewis RAGBRAI Committee Chairman Sarah Archibald caught up with some riders this morning who were stopping in Lewis. The cyclists enjoyed the giant flag and the goat exhibit.
Carroll County Supervisors Approve Halbur Ridge Wildlife Area Donation To City Of Halbur
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors finalized a land donation to the City of Halbur for proposed trail development west of the community during their meeting yesterday (Monday). City officials approached the board earlier this year and requested the Halbur Ridge Wildlife Area be transferred to the city, but the supervisors held off on approving the land gift until they confirmed the county maintained first right of refusal on the approximately half-mile strip of land. The City of Halbur submitted a formal plan to the county that shows they plan to begin fundraising and pursue grants to pave the trail to be used for walking and biking. With first-right-of-refusal secured and a plan in place, the board voted unanimously to approve the land transfer.
Police release name of Des Moines woman who died in weekend crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — The name of a Des Moines woman who was killed in a weekend crash that police say was caused by a driver trying to flee another crash has been released. Maria Elena Rodriguez, 47, has been identified as the victim of the crash that happened Saturday just after 8:00 p.m. at […]
'You can't stop living:' Rider with scleroderma bikes RAGBRAI with help of oxygen tanks
RED OAK — Today was a TOUGH day. That's how Barb Heenan described Day 1 of RAGBRAI. But the 53-year-old from Des Moines was ready to get back on the bike for Day 2 of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, hoping to add another one on the books. For...
Legendary Band Performing in Cedar Rapids This Fall
There are so many amazing shows that come to our little neck of the world in Eastern Iowa. From genres like country to rock and classic rock, we have a lot of great options each year. Now, I'm excited to tell you about another!. If you like live music, this...
Iowa state softball: Class 5A Valley, Ankeny, Pleasant Valley and Urbandale advance
FORT DODGE — Composure. That’s the best way to describe what pushed No. 1 Valley past No. 8 Prairie in the Class 5A softball state tournament quarterfinal on Monday. The Tigers did send the Hawks packing, 11-1, in five innings, after all. ...
Fire reported at Old Main Apartments, 5 people escaped without injury
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Fire Department extinguished a building fire Monday night near the corner of University Avenue and 23rd Street. The fire began at the Old Main Apartments. The Des Moines Fire Department confirmed there were at least five people inside. All five people got out safely without injury, the department confirmed.
MILESTONE ANNOUNCEMENT: McCleave celebrates 104 years
Longtime Northland resident Ethlyn O. McCleave celebrated her 104th birthday at her home in Carriage Hills with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Sunday, July 21. Born on that day in 1920 in Princeton, Missouri, she served as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II and returned to the...
Perry Police Report July 22
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. A 17-year-old male from Perry was arrested on charges of third-degree burglary, second-degree theft, eluding, driving under suspension, reckless driving and careless driving. Sophia Paz Rutherford, 29, of 2951 Kading Road, Perry, was arrested on a Dallas County warrant...
DCG Softball to Play in 4A Quarterfinals
Dallas Center – Grimes softball will be looking to begin an exciting week of softball today when they compete in the 4A state tournament in Fort Dodge. This 4A quarterfinal will find the two seed Mustangs against the seven seed Carlisle Wildcats. DCG is 32-8 on the season while Carlisle is 34-8.
Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […] The post Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
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