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‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Having spent more than half her life in Waterloo, Iowa, she has built a life here. It’s where she met her husband and where her only daughter, who wants to become a sonographer, was born. That’s why, after a day’s work...
Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
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 …
Audubon Community School District Launch Kids Club Holding Annual Community Carnival Fundraiser On Friday
The Audubon Community School District’s Launch Kids Club Carnival, initially planned for tomorrow (Tuesday), has been rescheduled to later this week due to the Audubon softball team playing in the state tournament. On Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Launch Kids after-school program will host a community carnival featuring 25-cent games, treats, and more, with all proceeds being donated to Stables4Jed. There will be games for youth of all ages, including throwing rings, fishing, basketball, and bags. Treats available will be popcorn, candy necklaces, ring pops, and more. This event is open to the public, so bring your quarters for an afternoon of fun while raising money to give back to the community. Again, that’s the Audubon CSD Launch Kids Community Carnival this Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the elementary school gym.
Audubon Softball Prepares for Tomorrow’s State Tournament
(Audubon, IA) — For the first time in school history, the Audubon Wheelers won’t be spectators at the Harlan Rodgers Sports Complex. On Tuesday afternoon, Audubon battles West Monona in the first round of the 2A State Baseball Tournament, coverage on 96.5 FM KSOM. Most of the Audubon...
UFR Podcast No. 2006: Andrea Schwery, Adam Munsterteiger, Jackson Wentworth
(KMAland) -- Upon Further Review Podcast No. 2006: Monday, July 22nd. Audubon softball head coach Andrea Schwery. Regional College Football Beat Preview: Adam Munsterteiger, BuffStampede.com. MLB Draft pick & former Kansas State pitcher Jackson Wentworth. Your browser does not support the audio element. Your browser does not support the audio...
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...
Stuart PALS Bar Crawl this Weekend
The Stuart People Active for Library Service (PALS) are holding their second annual bar crawl this weekend. PALS Member Kathy Johnson mentions that this is a different kind of event than what many may think of when they hear the phrase “bar crawl.” She tells Raccoon Valley Radio what their version of the event is.
Greenfield prepares for Day 3 of RAGBRAI
GREENFIELD, Iowa — One of the stops onTuesday's RAGBRAI route is Greenfield. Two months after an EF-4 tornado ripped through town, Greenfield has rebounded. Houses have been cleared, roads cleaned up and the town is ready to welcome thousands of bike riders. A big reason for a quick cleanup...
Harlan battles to the end, loses heartbreaker in State Quarterfinal
(Cedar Rapids) – Harlan was within one strike of completing a comeback and advancing to a State Semifinal but came up just short. The Cyclones scored four runs between the sixth and seventh innings to lead 4-3 before North Polk’s Chase Fjelland came through with a walk-off two-run single to end the game.
RAGBRAI makes a stop in Griswold, Iowa, bringing riders into 'National Lampoon's Vacation'
GRISWOLD — This isn't the typical Griswold family vacation. This is RAGBRAI. Fans of the classic movies "National Lampoon's Vacation" and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" found themselves in a Griswold family haven in the aptly named Griswold, Iowa, the meeting town on RAGBRAI Day 2. Griswold celebrated the family at the heart...
How Mike Marlar Salvaged A Trying Week At Huset's Speedway
BRANDON, S.D. (July 19) — Somehow, someway, Mike Marlar finished sixth in Sunday’s Silver Dollar Nationals at Huset’s Speedway on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All five races on the Lucas Oil Series this week at Eagle (Neb.) Raceway; Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, and Huset’s saw the Winfield, Tenn., veteran get caught up someone else’s mess. Even Saturday’s 80-lap finale tripped up the 46-year-old, who spun out of 13th on lap 32.
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...
Drinking water advisory issued for city of Tabor
(Tabor) -- Residents in the city of Tabor are asked to boil their water until further notice. City officials announced that a drinking water advisory is in effect for the community after a major leak occurred in the Tabor Water Supply distribution system Monday, causing the system to lose pressure. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination, officials are recommending that once service is restored, to boil the water before drinking or cooking or to use an alternative source.
RAGBRAI becomes more of a pilgrimage than annual bike ride across Iowa in 1989
GLENWOOD, Iowa — It's all a part of RAGBRAI, from the buses to the burgers, and the town of Glenwood, Iowa, was transformed in 1989 into a kind of tent city. For some, RAGBRAI is just a bike ride across the state, but for others it's a pilgrimage. "Anymore,...
IPIB dismisses open meeting complaint against Sidney
(Des Moines) -- The Iowa Public Information Board has dismissed an open meetings complaint against the city of Sidney. During its monthly meeting Thursday, the IPIB, by a 7-0 vote, approved the dismissal of the complaint that was filed by Kenneth Brown on May 23rd, alleging the city of Sidney had violated Chapter 21 of Iowa Code. Erica Eckley is the Executive Director of the IPIB. Eckley says the complaint primarily surrounds a city zoning board meeting held on May 1st but was initially published for a different date.
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.
Know Your Opponent: Unity Christian confident, ready as they prep to take shot at top-seeded Underwood
(Orange City) -- For the second time in 2024, athletes from Unity Christian and Underwood will meet in a Class 2A state quarterfinal. While the first showdown came on the basketball court and ended with Unity Christian prevailing, the latest matchup takes place on the baseball diamond Tuesday morning inside Merchants Park.
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