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Wilwerding named Johnston assistant city administrator
David Wilwerding, who has worked at the city of Johnston since 2002, has been named the city’s assistant city manager. Wilwerding is currently Johnston’s community development director. In his new position, Wilwerding will oversee the city’s community development, public works and parks departments. He will also work with City Administrator Mike Pogge-Weaver to set and execute the city’s strategic goals and priorities, and help lead in the development of Johnston’s capital improvements program. Wilwerding has a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in community and regional planning and a master’s degree in public administration from Drake University. Wilwerding, who will be paid $180,000 annually, starts his new position Aug. 4. The city will begin looking for a new community development director, according to a news release.
What we learned from Ames' 5A Region 1 softball title game loss to No. 1 Valley
WEST DES MOINES — The Ames softball team had no answers for No. 1 West Des Moines Valley during the Class 5A Region 1 championship game Tuesday at the Valley Softball Field. The Little Cyclones saw their season end with a 12-0 loss to the Tigers in just three innings. "I was in shock,"...
Phase 3 Segment of New Hampton Tribe Trail Could Open in August
The Phase 3 segment of the Tribe Trail in New Hampton could be open in about a month. That’s New Hampton Park-Rec Director Tara Hackman, who says officials were meeting Wednesday (07.17) should have a firmer idea of when Phase 3 will be completed to connect the Tribe Trail from Linn Avenue on the south side of New Hampton with the Chickasaw Wellness Center on the west side of town.
New Cedar Rapids School District initiative providing free meals for all ages
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For years, the Cedar Rapids Community School District has offered summer meals for kids 18 and under. But now, for the first time ever, anyone of any age can come here to get free breakfasts and lunches five days a week. For the next four...
Canadian farm equipment company says it will close Osceola plant, laying off 51 workers
Salford Group, a Canadian company that makes tillage and crop fertilizer and application equipment, is closing its Osceola manufacturing plant, laying off 51 workers, according to a required notice it provided to Iowa Workforce Development. Salford didn't immediately respond to requests for more information Wednesday. Linamar Corp., an advanced manufacturing company, also based...
Asbury Man Arrested In Armed Robbery At Dubuque Hotel
An Asbury man in jail after allegedly robbing another man at gunpoint inside a Dubuque hotel room. Dubuque Police say 37-year old Dwight Lott was arrested yesterday morning and is charged with first degree robbery. Police were called to the Days Inn on Dodge Street around 2:30 yesterday morning. There,...
One injured in rural Cedar Falls crash
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - A woman was taken to the hospital after a crash in rural Cedar Falls on Thursday. The Iowa State Patrol said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. when a 77-year-old woman was driving on X Avenue and failed to stop at a stop sign. Her...
Big DOT road projects coming in central Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Summer construction season has road crews working hard. In central Iowa there are four huge projects waiting to be done. “Right now, central Iowa has a lot of construction going on and and it’s just going to increase from year to year and in the coming years in the metro area,” said […]
Falcon Baseball makes history by qualifying for state for first time
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team made its mark in school history when it defeated Roland-Story 2-1 in Tuesday’s 2A substate final in Marshalltown, as aired on 99 The Wave. The win clinched the program its first ever state tournament appearance. In the second inning, Jaxson Kleespies grounded into a fielder’s...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
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