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Le Mars residents are reminded of rules to follow when discharging fireworks. Fire Rescue Chief Dave Schipper says fireworks can only be discharged July 3, 4, and 5, from noon to 11 p.m. The rules are devised with safety in mind. Fireworks can be discharged only on private property, not...
University of Iowa and Iowa State University drop in U.S. News & World Report global ranks
In the most recent U.S. News & World Report, the University of Iowa fell 45 spots in Best Global Universities Rankings, while Iowa State University's ranking dropped 81 spots. The University of Iowa ranked 180th in last year's list, but fell to 225th in 2024. Iowa State University was ranked 263rd in 2023 and is now ranked 344th.
Economic Summit: Inflation, interest challenge agriculture
ANKENY, Iowa — The economic pressures facing Iowa agriculture are strong, but experts said there are still reasons to be optimistic during the Iowa Farm Bureau’s annual economic summit June 14. Farmers and ag stakeholders gathered in Ankeny to hear a forecast of the environment for the industry,...
Iowa Great Lake’s officials begin brainstorming how to relieve flooded lakes
Iowa's great lakes are overflowing and many lakefront homeowners are dealing with water-damaged basements or worse. county officials say plans to help residents and prevent more flooding is in the works.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Illinois, Iowa as company moves to Mexico
MOLINE, Ill. (WTVO) — The John Deere company announced it will be laying off nearly 600 employees in Illinois and Iowa as it gets ready to move to Mexico. The tractor and harvester manufacturer said it would be cutting 280 workers from its East Moline plant in Illinois, and 230 employees at a Davenport, Iowa […]
Assault on women's autonomy leaves Iowans with a choice
Sami Scheetz represents Iowa House district 78, covering part of Cedar Rapids. In a few short weeks, my wife and I will welcome a baby girl into our family. It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s also terrifying: as a father, I’m faced with the prospect that I’ll raise a daughter in a state where she has less freedom than her grandmother enjoyed.
Iowa Man Sentenced to Prison for Hog Weight Fraud Scheme
A federal judge has sentenced Robert Bickerstaff, 52, from Rock Rapids, Iowa, to six months in prison for defrauding pork producers. Bickerstaff, who served as the regional manager of an Iowa livestock dealer, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to federal court records. As the regional manager, Bickerstaff supervised livestock...
Boaters warned to stay off Saylorville Lake due to storm debris in water
JOHNSTON, IOWA — The Independence Day holiday has arrived, but officials are warning boaters that it’s in their best interest to stay off one of the most popular waterways in central Iowa. Saylorville Lake is rapidly rising on Wednesday after heavy early morning rainfall and more falling throughout the day. The extra water has filled […]
Blood donors donate "to be a force of nature" for those in need in eastern Iowa
SOLON, Iowa — In eastern Iowa, folks are donating blood -- to be a force of nature -- for those in need. The American Red Cross is holding blood drives across the region to help patients that need blood. Right now, they are collecting things like:. Blood. Plasma. Platelets.
Federal child labor crackdown in Iowa draws protest from Gov. Kim Reynolds, lawmakers
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa congressional delegation are protesting the U.S. Department of Labor's crackdown on Iowa businesses that are following a new state law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work later hours than permitted under federal regulations. The Iowa Restaurant Association has said some restaurant owners have been assessed fines as...
DCG Wins Thriller on Senior Night
Dallas Center – Grimes girls softball was on the diamond for senior night in Dallas Center as they honored thirteen seniors across the program, then it was senior Aubrey Johansen who was able to make the big hit as she hit a three run double in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete a six run sixth inning and finish a wild DCG comeback win over Oskaloosa 7-4. The Mustangs move to 29-5 while Oskaloosa falls to 11-19 on the year.
Urbandale wants to give its downtown a makeover. Here's what that may look like.
Urbandale wants a downtown that's friendlier to families, bicyclists and pedestrians, has more space for parking, events and local businesses, and that can accommodate breweries and outdoor patios. Those general desires were established in the city's Forward Urbandale Comprehensive Plan in December 2023 but Urbandale City Council recently hired a consultant to come up with specific recommendations and action steps to make those updates happen. Council members on June 18 approved a $160,000 agreement with the engineering...
Let’s Talk Dallas County July’s Meet Me in Minburn Event
Today’s Let’s Talk program features Megan Cline, of the Minburn Community Betterment Group, who will be organizing the second of three for the Meet Me in Minburn series this Wednesday, July 3rd, with more events on the 4th.
City officials in Warren County not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or […]
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