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DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is slated to speak Wednesday at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg was the first outlet to report the news. People familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill the governor would speak at the event. News of the speaking engagement with Iowa’s GOP […]
What is heat lightning? Here's what causes the phenomenon.
The National Weather Service office in Des Moines warned that Monday will be an excessively hot day, with some active severe weather. Does this mean we'll see heat lightning?. The term heat lightning is commonly used to describe lightning from a distant thunderstorm just too far away to see the actual cloud-to-ground flash, or to hear the accompanying thunder, the NWS said.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
No charges in fatal Cedar Rapids police shooting, Iowa Attorney General decides
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — No charges will be filed in the fatal police shooting of 40-year-old David Vanderhamm, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has decided. According to a report from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Vanderhamm's mother called 911 and asked officers to take her son to the hospital for a mental health evaluation shortly before 2:30 p.m. on April 6, telling officers that her son was "violent and paranoid and had access to a gun." Two officers arrived and escorted Vanderhamm to the hospital, where he refused treatment and left the facility.
EDITORIAL: Cedar Rapids casino backers try again
Cedar Rapids investors are preparing a third attempt to win a casino license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, which would allow for the construction of a $250 million casino complex on the west bank of the Cedar River downtown. Story continues below. The commission plans to hire a...
Mason City woman sentenced for stealing over $100,000
MASON CITY, Iowa – Embezzling from a Clear Lake business is sending a Mason City woman to prison. Malorie Lynn Hallock, 40, pleaded guilty to first-degree theft. Investigators say she stole more than $123,000 while she worked at Studio 65 in Clear Lake between January and October of 2023.
Iowa Baseball: Brody Brecht Selected by Colorado in CB-A Round of MLB Draft
University of Iowa junior Brody Brecht was selected by the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in the Competitive Balance-A round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Brecht was the 38th pick overall. Brecht is the 30th player drafted under head coach Rick Heller. He is the highest draft pick under...
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Late Models to Debut at Three Midwest Tracks in Mid-August
The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will make their final Midwest stop in 2024 with four races in four days at three tracks – all new to the Series. The week will bring the premier dirt track Late Model series to Illinois and Iowa with races at Highland Speedway (Wednesday, Aug. 14) in Highland, IL, Spoon River Speedway (Thursday, Aug. 15) in Lewistown, IL and Maquoketa Speedway (Friday-Saturday, Aug. 16-17) in Maquoketa, IA.
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
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