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Channel Cat announces fall schedule
There are still a few chances this year to ride the Channel Cat along the Mississippi River. Boats will operate on the weekend schedule on September 2 from 9 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 2-10, for all-day, unlimited use on the day of purchase. Use the […]
Lunchtime gets noisy again in Ottumwa as school district bans cellphones
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Enter Ottumwa High School at lunchtime this school year. Students are talking, laughing, eating and braiding hair. They are not checking phones. Ottumwa's 5,000-student district started school Aug. 23 with a new cellphone policy. They aren’t allowed and are to be kept in lockers. It’s...
City of Indianola Fall Cleanup October 19th
The City of Indianola fall cleanup is set for October 19th at the Indianola Brush Facility, which includes electronics recycling and scrap appliance drop-off. Only one-truckload per address will be accepted, with no curbside pick-up. Appliances accepted for free include blenders/mixers/toasters, mowers, cell phones, video game systems, garage doors and openers, computers, speakers, and more. The electronics and scrap appliance drop off will be from 9am to 1pm.
Indianola Square Wraps Up Four-Year Construction Project
Construction crews have wrapped up work on the Indianola Downtown Square Project, completing the west alley and parking lot earlier this week, marking the completion of the four-year project. The reconstruction work began in conjunction with the demolition of the Warren County Courthouse in 2020, but originally started in 2018...
Gas Prices Lower This Holiday Weekend
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell four cents to an average of $3.14 across Iowa. This is 43 cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.36, down three cents from last week’s price. The price of global crude...
29 Cats Are Rescued From a Hot Van in Eastern Iowa
The past week has been dangerously hot in the state of Iowa. Some days have been worse than others but overall, being outside for too long and not staying hydrated could be fatal for some people. When it weather gets into the mid-upper 90s, everyone should know that they need...
Farm Progress features USDA discussion
BOONE, Iowa –The Farm Progress show features technology and large new equipment. But for some solutions, farmers look to Washington D.C. USDA Secretary, and former Iowa Governor, Tom Vilsack came to speak at the show, where he announced his approval of a study for a H5N1 vaccine for cattle to protect from Avian Influenza. He also spoke about efforts to generate more income streams for small to medium sized farms.
Emmetsburg Man Dies in Collision
Emmetsburg, IA (KICD) – An Emmetsburg man died in a two vehicle accident East of town on highway 18 Friday afternoon. 67 year old Ernest Manwarren was a passenger in the vehicle that was struck when 32 year old Desiree Sternhagen from Janesville, Minnesota failed to stop at a stop sign.
Broken Sewer Line Causes Sanitary Sewer Overflow
A broken sanitary sewer pipe at 3490 Keystone Dr. caused an undetermined amount of untreated wastewater to flow into Catfish Creek and into the storm sewer system. The City of Dubuque Public Works Department was notified of the overflow at approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and the staff repaired the sewer pipe by approximately 4 p.m. that afternoon.
Week 1 Big Ten Picks
Hello and welcome back to my gambling picks. Kirk Ferentz sapped my joy last year but I feel renewed heading into the college football slate fresh off the high of watching Caitlin Clark play basketball over 60 times in the last calendar year. Thursday - aka no bets on these...
Former Dubuque Saints, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed in bike accident
Former Dubuque Fighting Saints and NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother died in a tragic accident in New Jersey on Thursday. The two were riding bikes back in their hometown for their sister's wedding and were hit by a drunk driver. New Jersey state troopers said the brothers...
Hampton-Dumont-CAL capitalizes in fourth to win fourth straight Battle for Bradford
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team’s defense played strong throughout and created opportunities for its offense in the fourth quarter, and the Bulldogs pulled away for a 13-0 home win over Iowa Falls-Alden in Friday’s Week 1 game that aired on 104.9 KLMJ. It was the fourth straight win in the series by the Bulldogs, and it kept the Bradford Trophy in Hampton.
Gridiron Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. North Dakota
Week one games are always odd for Iowa State. The Cyclones, in years past, slip up and lose or flat-out dominate teams. This year, much like the last, I have Iowa State grabbing a fairly easy win to start the 2024 campaign. This game has a lot of intrigue, mostly...
S.E. Iowa school district receives grant to aid students with transit and housing
FREMONT, Iowa — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School District recently received two separate grants from the Iowa Department of Education, aimed at addressing transportation challenges and supporting students facing homelessness. Cathy Williamson, the director of Special Services, emphasized how money specifically allocated for students experiencing homelessness will be used. "We were...
Polk County Health Department provides free emergency contraceptives inside bathrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department is providing free emergency contraceptives inside its bathrooms, and in about a month has provided the medication to over 100 people. In July, the department announced in a Facebook post that it would have free emergency contraceptives, sometimes referred to as Plan B, stationed inside its […]
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