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4th Annual Wine Fest Returns In September To Popular Iowa Casino
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton is proud to announce their 4th Annual Wine Fest event has been announced for this September. This event is free to the public and will feature Revelation – A Tribute to Journey in the Wild Rose Courtyard. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September...
$10.6 Million Boost: Iowa Finance Authority Allocates Funds to Support 404 Affordable Rental Homes Across the State
The Iowa Finance Authority has allocated over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and renovation of 404 affordable rental homes across Iowa, aiming to address housing needs and promote community development. Iowa Finance Authority Boosts Affordable Housing with $10.6 Million in Tax Credits According to the Our QC News, the […]
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
Shenandoah high school senior Hodges hosting July volleyball camp
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah youth can brush up on their volleyball skills throughout this month. That's because Shenandoah High senior Ashlynn Hodges is holding a volleyball camp for 3rd through 7th graders at the Old Armory at 423 West Thomas Avenue in Shenandoah on July 15th, 17th, 24th, 25th, 29th, and 30th. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" program recently, Hodges says she wanted to start the camp to offer another chance for younger players to hone their skills.
Quilt guild donates to Greenfield
In the aftermath of the tornado that devastated Greenfield, many things need to be stitched back together in the community. The Des Moines Area Quilters Guild recently made a large donation of handiwork to help toward that goal. Several members of the Des Moines Guild delivered 397 quilts and 350...
Greater Dallas County Development Alliance Highlights Work Shortage in Iowa
Greater Dallas County Development Alliance Executive Director Rachel Wacker discusses the work shortage across the state of Iowa. Wacker explains that the organization hears from established Iowa businesses and also newer ones about needing more employees to work. She says that the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance does its best to show people the available jobs within Iowa.
Changing climate contributes to record Iowa tornado season
(Ames) -- Weather researchers at Iowa State University say a shifting climate and warmer ocean temperatures are partially responsible for a record number of tornadoes this spring. Eleven hundred tornadoes were reported regionwide in May -- from Texas to Minnesota, and from West Virginia to Georgia. That's more than twice...
Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates
(Des Moines, Iowa) – As Iowa colleges and universities receive the last of the federal student aid applications for the upcoming school year, financial aid officials are seeing fewer students submit their documents and changes in how much those who do file receive. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports Iowa’s completion rate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is on par with the national average, but for individual colleges those numbers are more extreme. Almost 1.9 million students had filed the FAFSA by June 21, according to the National College Attainment Network, or just over 45% of the total high school class of 2024. This is an 11.8% drop from 2023. Iowa is firmly in the middle of the pack for rates of FAFSA completion, according to the network, with 43.8% of high school seniors having submitted the form by June 21. The rate of completion dropped by 11.7% from last year, or from 18,493 submitted applications to 16,039.
Disability Rights Iowa looks to grow its advocacy as it celebrates 40 years
Growing up in Iowa City, Catherine Johnson distinctly remembers watching Geraldo Rivera’s 1972 investigative documentary that exposed inhumane living conditions at Willowbrook State School, a facility for youths with intellectual disabilities in Staten Island, N.Y. She shared with her mom how appalled she was that people could be treated so poorly, and her mom told her, “Maybe when you grow up, you can do something about it.”
Wildcat Baseball Look To Keep Post Season Alive
The West Central Valley Wildcat baseball team prepare to keep their post season dreams alive as they travel to Missouri Valley to take on the Red Oak Tigers. Both teams go into tonight’s post season match up with six wins during the regular season, as the Wildcats come in at 6-21 while the Tigers sit at 6-22.
Man in critical condition after car crash in south Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a single-car accident early Saturday morning. The crash happened near 25th and L streets just after 2 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol troopers found a male outside a vehicle -- it’s unclear whether he got out on his own or was ejected. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Nebraska Saturday Storms: Prepare for 2-Inch Hail and 60 mph Winds by 10 PM
Omaha, NE – Nebraska residents are urged to prepare for severe weather as a line of strong storms is forecasted to move through the area this afternoon into the evening. The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, NE, has issued a severe weather outlook indicating that damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rain will be the primary threats.
Reminder: DNR Hosting Meetings on Declining Deer Population
(Lewis) The deer population in western Iowa is decreasing. A series of public meetings are scheduled next week to address the decline. John Lorenzen, from the DNR Office in Lewis, says the series of sessions is called the “Western Iowa Deer Initiative.”. The deer harvest figures showed a significant...
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