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Iowa Mobile ID is now available on Samsung Smart Wallet
Iowa Department of Transportation announced that the Iowa Mobile ID system will now be available on Samsung Smart Wallet on all Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 12.0 or above. "You can use your Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet at participating Travel Security Agency checkpoints including the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa airports," a DOT news release said. The news release clarifies that the Iowa Mobile ID does not replace a physical driver's license. ...
Ag In an Instant: Tornado's path in Iowa sprouts hope with unexpected corn growth
We have had a lot of severe weather recently throughout the Midwest, which has left behind it destruction in some places. But, there was a tornado in Iowa last may that traced a path of new growth. Resident of Greenfield Iowa Wendi Lane took to Facebook to share these pictures...
Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips
Ames, IA – The middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety. Iowans in the southeast witnessed their first round of sweet corn on...
Day 2 of RAGBRAI Riders Pedaling Through Lewis Favoring the Goats, and the Large Flag
(Lewis) Day 2 of RAGBRAI continues today. Cyclists are going to their overnight stop in Atlantic, passing through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before spending the night there. Lewis RAGBRAI Committee Chairman Sarah Archibald caught up with some riders this morning who were stopping in Lewis. The cyclists enjoyed the giant flag and the goat exhibit.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Approve Resolution Objecting to IUB Ruling to Enact Eminent Domain
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution objecting to the Iowa Utilities Board’s authority to enact eminent domain within Montgomery County for privately owned and operated carbon dioxide pipelines, according to County Auditor Jill Ozuna. On June 25, the Iowa Utilities Board approved the...
How remote is southern Iowa? RAGBRAI riders came across a bar called the Middle of Nowhere
CUMBERLAND — An 82-mile stretch in southwestern Iowa brought riders to the middle of nowhere on Day 3 of RAGBRAI. Southwestern Iowa is known for its remote small towns. Cumberland, Iowa, a town of just around 250 residents, is home to the Middle of Nowhere 1. Literally, it's a restaurant. Karen Kotecki,...
Guthrie County Supervisor’s meeting recap
(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met this (Tuesday) morning in Guthrie Center. The Board, by a vote of 4-to-1, accepted the Payroll reports from July 23, 2024. Supervisor Mike Dickson said he thought there were too many overtime hours. He said “I don’t think we need that much.” He said also, “There’s one department that has it all.” Vice Chair Maggie Armstrong …
Update: Names Released in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department identified the driver who died following a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon as 38-year-old Rodney Worley, of Council Bluffs. The accident occurred at S 17th Street and 2nd Avenue in Council Bluffs at approximately 3:04 p.m. Saturday. According to the report, Worley struck the...
This RAGBRAI rider wants his daughters to join him so much he put a condition in his will
RED OAK — Rich Stevens is hoping that if there's a will, there's a way he can get his daughters to join him on RAGBRAI — literally. Stevens has had a 29-year love affair with the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa and he wants to share it with his daughters, age 31 and 14.
RAGBRAI Route Today Includes Greenfield
Today’s a big day in Greenfield. The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) will be passing through Greenfield today, as the city is the midday stop on the route between Atlantic and Winterset. The original route in Greenfield was altered after the May 21st tornado. According...
Omaha man dies after motorcycle crash on Dodge
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have identified the motorcyclist that was involved in a crash that closed a major route through Midtown on Monday morning. OPD reported that Dhair Cruz, 22, died at the hospital on Monday afternoon from injuries. Cruz was traveling eastbound above the posted speed limit around...
With thousands of Iowa jobs already cut, how deep will the farm downturn go?
A rush of farm-related layoffs in manufacturing and food processing has Iowa leaders and workers worried about how long and deep this agricultural downturn will be. So far this year, Deere & Co., Firestone/Bridgestone, Tyson and Smithfield have slashed about 3,750 jobs in Iowa and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. With more...
Iowa family trying to rebuild after lightning strike sets home on fire
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — A week after lightning struck his family's home, igniting a fire that burned the entire upstairs floor, Michael Crowson said he is unsure of how to proceed. For nearly five years, Crowson has dedicated his downtime to renovating his family's "fixer-upper," which is outside of...
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Meet the 20 Iowans Set to Battle It Out at the Iowa State Fair for a Chance at Millions
Get Ready for the Iowa State Fair’s Most Epic Jackpot Extravaganza. As money and jackpots go, this is going to be BIG! Twenty lucky Iowans are about to take their shot at winning up to a mind-blowing $5 MILLION right at the Iowa State Fair! That’s right, $5 MILLION! Do they take oversized checks at the drive-thru window? Asking for a friend.
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
An Iowa judge has ruled the state's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant.
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