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Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
Potential VP to headline Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser
There’s a new level of interest in an Iowa Democratic Party banquet this weekend. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, booked weeks ago to headline a party fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, has emerged as one of the people Kamala Harris is considering as a running mate. Iowa Democratic Party...
Iowa: DRA awards $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations
The DRA of Dubuque, Iowa, this week announced it has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations in the region. The gaming and entertainment organization distributed the monies through its Core Grant program. Story continues below. The DRA is the non-profit entity that owns and operates Q...
Audit of ESA administrator shows extra costs; Dept. of Ed provides explanation
DES MOINES, Iowa — In April of 2023, the state of Iowa agreed to a contract with the company Odyssey to administer the educational savings accounts to students and families. State Auditor Rob Sand and his office released an annual report on Tuesday of recommendations for the Iowa Department of Education. In the audit, the […]
Knoxville Raceway opens track as RAGBRAI 2024 rolls into Iowa's racing capital
KNOXVILLE — It's uncharacteristically quiet at the Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday afternoon. Instead of the roar of engines, RVs and campers sit idly at the center of the track. A single group of riders on the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa quietly cruise on the half-mile dirt oval. ...
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 5 preview: Leaving Knoxville, riders move on to Ottumwa
If you succeeded in grinding out the last two long, hilly days, Day 5 is a chance to slow down a little and enjoy the southern Iowa scenery. The mileage is just over 60 and the elevation gain is a mere 2,500 feet, 80% less than the epic Day 3 climb. Here's what's...
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