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Overnight crash on Interstate 80 in downtown Omaha sends one to hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person began their Friday morning recovering from a crash they were involved in overnight. First responders were called to the scene on Interstate 80 near the Riverview Boulevard bridge, between 13th Street and the Missouri River, around 1 a.m. Video from a 6 News photographer...
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
Iowa Heat Wave: Rising Temperatures and Elevated Humidity Expected Next Week
Des Moines, IA – A typical July day is in store with temperatures ranging in the 80s to near 90 and elevated humidity under mostly sunny skies. Winds will be out of the south at 10 to 20 mph, with higher gusts close to 30 mph possible at times in northern Iowa.
College credit opportunities in the summer spark interest for high school student
Sixteen-year-old Preston Germain started his 2024 summer break in a new place – on an Iowa college campus. He, along with more than 2,100 students from across the state, participated in this year’s Summer College Credit Program, which offers college course opportunities at no cost to high school students during the summer months.
On his 16th RAGBRAI, rider halfway to collecting enough pie recipes for cookbook 'RAGPIE'
INDIANOLA — It takes a long time to make a cookbook, but even longer if you only work on it one week a year. That hasn't stopped Eddie Senn. "This is my 16th year on RAGBRAI," Senn said. "I've been gathering recipes from all over the state." ...
Local Youth Helps Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa in the Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
(Ames, Iowa) The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching, and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. According to the press release, Claire Pellet of Atlantic has joined the...
Cass County Fair Continues Today with the Rabbit, Horse, and Dog Show, Bull Ride Tonight
7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M., Beef Weigh-In 8:00 A.M., Rabbit Show. 9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M., FFA Floriculture Specimen Enter. 5:00 P.M., 75th Fair Grounds Celebration Cake Social. 5:45 P.M., Parade of Champions, Bucket of Junk/Fundraising Auction. 6:30 P.M., Grand Champion Beef Selection. 7:45 P.M., Livestock Released. 8:00...
DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
(Des Moines, Iowa) – A report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows an ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the DNR recently issued an administrative order with regard to the POET Bioprocessing plant near Shell Rock. The Order says “Actual harm to the environment and public health likely occurred” at the facility, which makes about 140 million gallons of ethanol each year, along with other products from the leftover materials of the fuel production. The excessive pollution was tied to one of those additional products: a protein ingredient for animal feed.
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Cass County Fair
(Atlantic, Iowa) – On Thursday, July 25th, 2024, the Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors visited the Cass County Fair in Atlantic to learn more about this week’s schedule of events, what the fair has to offer, and the community’s support. Liz Denney, Fair Food Stand Superintendent and Fair board...
See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
Pellett crowned 2024 Cass County Fair Queen
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Royalty was crowned Thursday evening during the 75th Cass County Fair, in Atlantic, wrapping-up day one of the Fair. Atlantic High School graduate Claire Pellett was crowned Queen of the 2024 Fair. She one was of eight young ladies vying for the title. Claire is a member of the Pymosa 4H club and the daughter of Brad and Kristy Pellett. She also won the title of Miss Congeniality. As Fair Queen, Pellett will represent Cass County at the Iowa State Fair in August.
KMAland Sports Schedule (7/26): Underwood, Heelan baseball, Audubon, MSTM softball play for state titles
(KMAland) -- KMA Sports has coverage from a state baseball and two state softball championships on Friday. Check out the full slate below. 1A Championship: Lynnville-Sully vs. Remsen St. Mary’s, 12:00 PM (at Carroll) 2A Championship, Underwood vs. New Hampton 2:30 PM (at Carroll) On KMA-FM 99.1 with Trevor...
Second Day of Sidewalk Sales in Guthrie Center Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the second and final day of the Sidewalk Sales in Guthrie Center. Businesses need to make sure walking traffic is not impeded by anything, but can set up to offer items they may sell in their store to pedestrians as they pass by. They will set up on the sidewalks in the business district. The Sidewalk Sales are being run in conjunction with the Guthrie Center Farmers Market, which is happening from 9-11am, but the sales continue until 2pm.
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