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'Bounce back': How a long-time RAGBRAI rider fulfilled his dream alongside his daughter
IOWA, Iowa — This year’s RAGBRAI is a dream come true for 87-year-old Jim Lundbeck and his daughter, Kelly Brooks. For the father-daughter pair, it’s been four years in the making. They were supposed to do the annual bike ride together in 2020, but RAGBRAI was cancelled...
Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future
University of Northern Iowa students participate in UNI Day at the Iowa Capitol on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ next step.
Iowa voters react to presidential race shakeup
DES MOINES, Iowa — On a Monday afternoon we found three voices inside Smokey Row coffee shop to share their thoughts on the 2024 presidential race. “I’m a republican at heart,” Linda Woods explained as she reacted to the latest news of president Joe Biden ending his re-election campaign. Across the room, Margo Keller proclaimed […]
Beshear to headline Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear is set to headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines this weekend. Organizers for the event say that it was scheduled prior to President Joe Biden’s withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race. Beshear had been expanding his name recognition prior to Sunday’s shakeup […]
'Need our help, need our support': Local veteran helping others despite his own battle
PAPILLION, Neb. — A nonprofit got a huge donation for its ultimate purpose. A truck driving school out of Gretna donated $8,000 to Moving Veterans Forward. Both forces are coming together to get veterans back on the road to success. Moving Veterans Forward helps vets get the furniture they...
Lake View Community Center Construction Right On Schedule, Now Taking “Reservations” For Next Year Events
Progress is being made on the Lake View Community Center building, with the hope of having the structure enclosed within the next month. The groundbreaking ceremony was held back in April after the Lake View Community Center Committee fundraised, raising over two million dollars for the project. City Administrator Theresa Pudenz says Sande Construction has been on schedule, finishing the concrete foundation and moving into the next phase.
'More and more complaints': Mayor's proposed city budget includes relocation of Omaha Police gun range
ELKHORN, Neb. — Omaha Mayor Jean Stothertpresented a packed 2025 city budget with plans to fully staff police and fire departments. The mayor's proposed spending plan included a $531 million general fund for 2025. Among the plans for the Capital Improvement Program is a new and relocated Omaha Police...
'Wouldn't have ever known': Mail theft victims warn Omaha community
OMAHA, Neb. — If she didn't see it happen, Kassi Daniels says she might've never found out a letter she was trying to send to a friend was stolen out of her mailbox. "I just felt really violated," she told KETV. It happened earlier this month near 144th and...
Jordan Larson and LOVB Omaha to play at 2 local venues next season
OMAHA, Neb. — Two arenas around the Omaha area will host League One Volleyball in 2025. Related coverage in the video above: Jordan Larson commits to LOVB Omaha. Liberty First Credit Union Arena will host LOVB Omaha on Jan. 24 and 25, March 5, and April 3. This content...
City of Omaha to name street after North Omaha educator
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha is naming a street after a North Omaha educator in a special ceremony Thursday. The street is to be named after Dr. Danita Webb, a principal and vice principal who also taught at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The ceremony will take...
Feds are still assessing damage in NW Iowa a full month after flooding
(Radio Iowa) – One month after flooding devastated the northwest Iowa town of Rock Valley, the mayor says work is still underway to bring in temporary housing. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo says the residents of about 150 households can no longer live in their homes. “We are working hard on trying to get housing options, trailer court options. We’re working on a lot of stuff,” the mayor says. “We are at first working on temporary options for people to at least have a place to stay at night, instead of staying with relatives, because that can only go on for so long.”
Hundreds of fish killed in Lincoln lake; neighbors call for action
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln lake full of dead fish is causing a stir in the community. Hundreds of fish died at Spring Lake near South Coddington Avenue and West A Street. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said someone who lives at the lake reported that the...
‘It’s just nonstop’: Lincoln man captures another crime on camera
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln man caught two crimes on camera in his own backyard. Someone stole a bike from Darin Byrnes’ yard along 17th and B streets around three weeks ago. Then on Sunday morning, a man tried to break into his house through the back...
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