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Iowa state softball: Class 5A Valley, Ankeny, Pleasant Valley and Urbandale advance
FORT DODGE — Composure. That’s the best way to describe what pushed No. 1 Valley past No. 8 Prairie in the Class 5A softball state tournament quarterfinal on Monday. The Tigers did send the Hawks packing, 11-1, in five innings, after all. ...
Fire reported at Old Main Apartments, 5 people escaped without injury
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Fire Department extinguished a building fire Monday night near the corner of University Avenue and 23rd Street. The fire began at the Old Main Apartments. The Des Moines Fire Department confirmed there were at least five people inside. All five people got out safely without injury, the department confirmed.
Perry Police Report July 22
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. A 17-year-old male from Perry was arrested on charges of third-degree burglary, second-degree theft, eluding, driving under suspension, reckless driving and careless driving. Sophia Paz Rutherford, 29, of 2951 Kading Road, Perry, was arrested on a Dallas County warrant...
DCG Softball to Play in 4A Quarterfinals
Dallas Center – Grimes softball will be looking to begin an exciting week of softball today when they compete in the 4A state tournament in Fort Dodge. This 4A quarterfinal will find the two seed Mustangs against the seven seed Carlisle Wildcats. DCG is 32-8 on the season while Carlisle is 34-8.
ISP Cautions Motorists Traveling on Highway 92
(Atlantic) Day 3 of RAGBRAI continues today on an 82-mile trek to Winterset. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy cautions motorists wanting to travel Highway 92 between Massena and Greenfield. The route starts on Highway 83 from Atlantic east through Wiota to County Highway...
Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […] The post Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Iowa Union demands restoration of bargaining rights for public employees
In the wake of a 2017 law that brought about significant changes to collective bargaining, a local union is advocating for the reinstatement of rights for public workers in the area. On Monday, Teamsters Local 238 emphasized that certain matters such as healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are legally non-negotiable.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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.
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 2: Route, things to do from Red Oak to Atlantic
RED OAK, Iowa — The 2024 edition of RAGBRAI marks the 51st anniversary of the first ride in 1973. This year's ride will go 434 miles, starting in Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ending in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. Here's what riders can look forward to during...
KLEM News for Tuesday, July 23
The Le Mars Chamber Ag Committee says it’s time for a new look inside the Round Barn at the Plymouth County Fair Grounds. Ag Committee member Janelle Johnson says. there are plans to freshen up the permanent display in the Round Barn. Audio Player. It’s time for a new...
Want to be on 'American Pickers'? Mike Wolfe and crew will be picking in Iowa this fall
Calling all collectors and antique enthusiasts in Iowa, "American Pickers" is returning to its home state and looking for leads on hidden treasures The History Channel reality TV show's headquarters is based in LeClaire, Iowa, and is on its 25th season. The show consists of host Mike Wolfe, shop manager Danielle Colby and...
Cover Crop Fact Sheets Explain Options Available to Iowa Farmers
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating on a series of cover crop fact sheets for Iowa farmers interested in adopting the practice or trying new cover crops to achieve specific goals on their operation.
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