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Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that bovine mammary gland tissue held receptors […] The post ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Man dead after lawnmower pins him to ground
JESUP, Iowa (KCRG) - A man died Thursday afternoon after a lawnmower rolled off of a trailer and pinned him to the ground. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says they got a report of an accident involving equipment, with a man pinned under a lawnmower. The call came in around 12:50 p.m. Emergency crews quickly responded to the 1,000 block of 160th Street north of Jesup.
Independence falls, Sumner-Fredericksburg advances to 3A State Softball Tournament
Two area schools were hoping to punch their ticket to the high school state softball tournament last night in Class 3A Regional Finals. 3rd-ranked Dubuque Wahlert rolled past Independence, 15-5. And 7th-ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg defeated West Marshall, 3-1. The Cougars are now 33-3 overall this season. Sumner-Fredericksburg has received the 6-seed...
Pet Ferret Released Into the Wild by Police
The mayor of Cedar Falls has convened a task force after a pet ferret was released into the wild, according to KWWL. Cedar Falls formerly had an animal control contract with Waterloo but decided not to renew that contract last year, instead opting to handle animal control in house. Last week a Cedar Falls officer responded to a call of a ferret underneath a porch. The officer was able to capture the ferret. They then asked their superior what to do with the animal and was advised to release it into the wild. The ferret ended up being an escaped pet named Karma and belonging to Heaven Lickness. Lickness says she has been crying everyday since Karma broke through a barrier in the home and escaped. Mayor Danny Laudick says the police were confused as to if a ferret would be considered a wild animal or a domestic animal and, in his words, they screwed up. Laudick has now put together a task force of council members, public safety members, and representatives from the Cedar Bend Humane Society to determine if the city should continue to keep animal control in house and provide more training or contract it out to a separate entity.
Area Student to Participate in Governor’s Charity Steer Show in August
The 42nd Governor’s Charity Steer Show will be held August 10th during the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The event, hosted by the Office of the Governor of Iowa, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council, helps raise money for the three independent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, located in Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City.
Concerns raised by the fire chief in Grundy Center
The Grundy Center City Council Monday night received an update from fire chief Nathan Kappel on the needs of his department. Kappel explained that OSHA is proposing new emergency response standards for fire departments, standards that will cost the fire department more than 14-thousand dollars. In addition, medical exams for...
Rural ambulance service pleads for more volunteers
PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - The Parkersburg Ambulance Service posted a “cry for help” on its Facebook page on Tuesday. The post indicated that the ambulance district could eventually shut down if it doesn’t get more volunteers soon. “Maybe we are too proud, maybe we have kept it...
Swimming not recommended at state park beach in Clear Lake
DES MOINES, Iowa – Swimming is not recommended at several lakes in north and northeastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does routine water quality monitoring at all State Park beaches and many locally managed beaches. The DNR says swimming is currently not recommended at:. - McIntosh...
Asbury Man Arrested In Armed Robbery At Dubuque Hotel
An Asbury man in jail after allegedly robbing another man at gunpoint inside a Dubuque hotel room. Dubuque Police say 37-year old Dwight Lott was arrested yesterday morning and is charged with first degree robbery. Police were called to the Days Inn on Dodge Street around 2:30 yesterday morning. There,...
4 Hermanos Officially Opens Cedar Rapids Location
A new Cedar Rapids Mexican restaurant has started welcoming customers! 4 Hermanos Mexican Food is now open at 1125 1st Avenue SE inside the former home of Via Sofia's. The official Facebook post reads:. "Hey Amigos! We are so excited to open doors on First Ave in Cedar Rapids, IA....
Shellsburg's Farmer's Market makes triumphant return to Pearl St. Bridge
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KGAN) — Shellsburg has successfully relaunched its Farmer's Market this year, becoming a big hit with locals. After ending several years ago, the market has returned and is now held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the historic Pearl St. Bridge. This year's market...
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
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