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Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability near their homes, where they attend school, or near parents and caretakers’ workplaces. “Using Iowa’s Child Care Connect, Iowa parents will be able to...
Iowa Democratic chair says DNC has motivated Iowans ahead of 2024 election
Iowa Democrats say the national convention has motivated state party members leading into the 2024 election — an election that could prove crucial to their chances of regaining an early spot in the presidential nominating process. Delegates from across the nation have spent the past four days in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, rallying […]
Crash in West Omaha leaves two in hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people are recovering after an accident late Thursday night. The crash happened around 9:00 p.m. near 204th and Pacific Streets. Officials say that both were taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition. 6 News is working to find out what led up to...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Norfolk doctor advises to let sunlight enter your body through the eyes
One of the best nutrients for the human body is sunlight. But according to a Norfolk physician, some in the medical community have demonized it. Dr. Keith Vrbicky of Midwest Health Partners told News Talk WJAG we need sunlight, not just on our bodies. We need it in our bodies and the best way is through our eyes.
Iowa unveils new childcare search website
DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new website Thursday that’s designed to help Iowa parents navigate the state’s childcare crisis. It’s a first-of-its-kind site that aggregates near real-time data from providers and the state so parents can search for child care based on their needs and location, see quality rankings and complaints, […]
For some Iowa orchestras, video game scores may be the key to attracting younger audiences
With a flurry of fingers and bows, 70 musicians spring into a swirling and epic score. As the rippling harp, piercing flute and chanted Latin lyrics from a 50-member chorus ebb, a solo soprano’s voice carries forward, soaring above the audience that has settled quietly in the Urbandale High School auditorium on a late June Sunday afternoon.
Both Clarinda, Woodbine teams ranked in IATC Preseason Team Rankings
(KMAland) -- Seventeen KMAland cross country teams are ranked in the Iowa Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches' first state rankings. The Martensdale-St. Marys' girls are the highest-rated KMAland squad, coming in at No. 4 in Class 1A. Woodbine and Clarinda are the only KMAland teams to have both...
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