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Editorial: RAGBRAI is a great tradition that brings out our best
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you’re fed up with our politics, and our civil discourse as a country – this week served as another reminder that we have more in common than we realize. Once again, thousands of people from all over the country showed up to hop on a bike, and ride across Iowa.
Flanagan: Iowans seeking abortions are welcome in Minnesota
(Bloomington, MN) — Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan says Iowans who need an abortion should be aware that they are welcome in Minnesota. Flanagan took a tour of the Whole Women’s Health Alliance facility in Bloomington yesterday. After the tour, Flanagan extended the invitation to Iowans, saying their “good...
Deere lays off 140 employees in Iowa, effective immediately
DUBUQUE, Iowa — John Deere employees at three Iowa locations were notified of layoffs effective immediately on Wednesday, July 24, according to the State of Iowa's WARN website. 69 employees were laid off at John Deere Waterloo Works, 67 were laid off at John Deere Financial in Johnston and...
Restaurant inspection update: Mold, green slime and ‘raw turkey tails’
Iowa restaurants and stores have been cited for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including a Clayton County eatery cited for long-expired juice and milk, moldy cheese and an ice dispenser with green slime growing in it. “Employees on site could not answer basic questions regarding food establishment operations,” a state inspector reported during […]
This weekend in Iowa: a weekend of mash-ups include experimental folk, beatboxing comedy and karaoke yoga
Across Iowa this weekend we see a number of events that mash-up genres and activities. Some of these might seem strange on paper, but that’s what you thought when you tried that food pairing you swear by now. (Supposedly, for the adventurous out there, pickles and peanut butter is a treat.) The Power Glove-toting Heatbox brings his blend of comedy and beatboxing loops to The Olympic in Cedar Rapids. Experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott visits The Black Angel on Saturday, flexing their Omnichord and singer/songwriter skills. In Dubuque, B-1 Yoga Studio is holding a Karaoke Yoga session, where yoga practitioners are encouraged to sing along with the tunes. Check out the rest of the weekender for more!
Iowa's 1st participant in world's toughest horse race bids farewell ahead of Mongolia trip
A big send-off party was held in Central City on Thursday night for Cedar Rapids firefighter Shelby Van Weelden, who is one of about 40 international riders and the first Iowan ever chosen to participate in what some say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world: the Mongol Derby.
Omaha program helping men transition from prison life, beat addictions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A high percentage of the prison population is dealing with addiction issues or committing crimes to deal with their addiction. But now, a program in Omaha is finding some success dealing with men coming out of prison who have addiction issues. Last fall, we talked to...
3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
Priest loses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - In a ruling issued Friday, a former associate priest in the Archdiocese of Omaha lost his appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Father Andrew Syring sued in October 2020 after he was removed from his position for what the archdiocese claimed were significant boundary violations with young adults and minors.
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