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Camp Winnebago Owner Rally Draws 550 Units to Forest City
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Winnebago Industries Inc. last year changed the name of its annual RV owners rally from its traditional “Grand National Rally” to “Camp Winnebago” just to keep up with the times. But that didn’t mean that the popular 55-year-old event itself, which...
North Liberty Explosion Injures Several Including a Firefighter
An explosion at a commercial building in North Liberty resulted in several injuries, including a firefighter, according to a press release. The North Liberty Fire Department was called to the building at 390 Herky Street at 11 p.m. Monday night. When they arrived, they discovered multiple overhead doors hanging from the exterior of the building. The sprinkler system had been activated and the south wall was bowed out and the roof had lifted from the building, according to the news release. They also discovered one person suffering from serious burns.
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids couple donates $1 million to Mercy Medical Center ER renovation
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mercy Medical Center has received a $1 million donation from a Cedar Rapids couple to help with the renovation of the hospital’s downtown Emergency Room waiting area. The couple and their family have been patients of Mercy Medical Center for several decades and say...
Dyersville Farm Family Honored with Iowa’s 2024 Way We Live Award
The Recker family, a proud third-generation farming family from Dyersville, Iowa, has been recognized with the 2024 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. This award celebrates families who exemplify the values of hard work and a deep love for farming, qualities that the Reckers fully embody. Charlie...