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From Territory To State: Iowa’s Journey To Statehood On July 4th
As big days go, July 4th is one of the big dogs. It's America's birthday. July 4th is not just a big day for America. It's also part of Iowa history. We learned from Iowa PBS that early in its journey, the U.S. Congress set up a roadmap for western lands to become states, remembering how the American colonists weren't exactly fans of British rule (cue the Revolutionary fireworks). One of their star acts was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. It gave a how-to guide for places like Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin to join the statehood club.
Doctor: Fireworks pose very real risk to your eyesight
(Radio Iowa) – An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist with Gundersen Health in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially to the eyes.
‘We are here with that insecurity’: Mixed-status families weigh leaving Iowa
WATERLOO, Iowa — 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 at an area meatpacking...
GTSB Reminds Drivers No One is a Good Drunk Driver this July 4th Weekend
(Iowa) – As Iowans commemorate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) has one critical message, “No One’s a Good DRUNK Driver.” In 2022, a person lost their life every 39 minutes in alcohol-related crashes on U.S. roads. From July 3 to July 7, law enforcement statewide will heighten vigilance against drunk driving on our roads.
Local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores (7-3-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school softball games on July 3rd, 2024: Lawton-Bronson 13, Alta-Aurelia 3 MVAOCOU 13, Cherokee 2 Sioux Central 14, Unity Christian 4 Ridge View 6, Akron-Westfield 3 Sheldon 7, Sibley-Ocheyedan 5 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 7, Central Lyon 6 Gehlen Catholic 2, […]
Cover Crop Business Accelerator from PFI and ISA celebrates 5 years
Practical Farmers of Iowa and the Iowa Soybean Association offer their Cover Crop Business Accelerator (CCBA) program to support cover crop adoption in the Midwest. The program is now in its fifth year, and it helps new and emerging cover crop businesses with the seed and application services they need to reach their conservation goals. Ross McCaw, a CCBA participant and farmer from Marengo, talked about why he started his cover crop business.
Honoring heroes: Czech WWII historian preserving veteran stories aims to return to Iowa
Note: If you know of a World War II veteran living in Iowa or nearby states, contact Jiří Klůc on his Facebook page or email: sokolovo1943@seznam.cz. Jiří Klůc is in a race against time. The World War II historian, a doctoral student at Charles...
One Vehicle Rollover Crash in Bagley
On July 5, 2024 at 5:45 A.M., Spencer Meyer-Steiger, age 19 of Bloomington, was driving his 2017 Dodge Ram truck north on Gasner Hollow. Rd in Wyalusing Township, when he was driving too fast on the gravel for a left curve. Meyer-Steiger failed to keep his vehicle under control while negotiating the curve. Meyer-Steiger drove into the east ditch, down a steep embankment, struck some large rocks and rolled the truck. The truck came to rest on the driver’s side. Meyer-Steiger was wearing his seat belt and received a minor hand injury. Meyer-Steiger was cited for Driving too fast for Conditions. B&M’s Towing of Bloomington removed the truck from the scene, which was a total loss.
State Auditor Rob Sand holds town meeting at Yocom Park
State of Iowa Auditor Ron Sand, a Democrat, held a town meeting at Yocom Park in Chariton Tuesday morning, June 18. Auditor Sand spoke about a variety of topics and answered questions from the audience. There were 10 people present for the town meeting. Auditor Sand told about the local...
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a 120-fleet trucking company in Dubuque County was planted by a feed store 77 years ago. “My grandfather, George Simon Sr., was the one who started Simon’s Feed Store in 1946,” said RJ Simon, a vice-president and co-owner of Simon’s Trucking Co.
Cedar Rapids Firefighter Injured After 30-Foot Fall
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A Cedar Rapids firefighter is in the hospital after falling 30-feet while fighting a fire. Crews were called to the former Diamond V Mills site at 436 G Avenue NW this (Friday) morning. The Department says when fire crews arrived, people were seen evacuating the building. The city boarded up the building a couple of weeks ago. The firefighter has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Iowa Hawkeyes
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Iowa, which returns a few key pieces but must replace its point guard and center.
Iowa’s Olsen named to USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s U23 Nations League team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – University of Iowa guard Lucy Olsen was named to the women’s 2024 USA 3×3 Nations Leagues team USA Basketball announced on Friday. The squad is set to compete at the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference July 22-28 in Mexico City.
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