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U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra is working with colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee to launch a nationwide initiative to combat HPAI, or Bird Flu. Feenstra, Republican Representative Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, and Democrat congressmen from California and North Carolina, all members of the Ag Committee, sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack calling for an HPAI Strategic Initiative within USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS.
School Speed Zones Go Back Into Effect In Iowa This Week
Students in the Quad Cities are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. With students returning back to school, that means school zones return to make sure motorists slow down and stay alert for the safety of these kids. The Davenport Police Department is helping folks prepare for the return of school zones by conducting special traffic enforcement in those school zones.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Iowa Now Has America’s Longest Paved Trail Loop
After living in Iowa for nearly four years, I've learned a few big things about the Hawkeye State and the people who call it home. Iowans will always send you home after dinner at their house with Tupperware full of leftovers. They root for their college teams just as loud...
Estherville Board on Movie Theater Plans
Estherville IA, (Northwest Iowa Now)- During Estherville’s City Council meeting there was discussion about looking into bringing a movie theater back to Estherville. City administrator Penny Clayton says there might be a volunteer committee to investigate movie theater options. The movie theater in Estherville closed in August of 2022.
UPDATE on West Lake Drowning
Arnolds Park, IA (KICD) — Over the weekend the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the body of an Omaha man was recovered from West Lake Okoboji, and said that no foul play was suspected. This morning new details have been released by the Arnolds Park Police Department. Friends...
Main Street Ice Cream Social
Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Spencer Mainstreet is hosting the annual downtown ice cream social Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 until 6:30. Director Nancy Naeve gave us the details on The Big Interview. Spencer will even experience a flash dance this year, and you can participate. The Ice Cream...
Former DSS employee pleads not guilty to stealing $1.8 million
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Lonna Carroll, who is accused of stealing nearly $1.8 million from the Department of Social Services, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. Carroll, a 68-year-old from Algona, Iowa, is facing two felony counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. She allegedly took the money from the department’s...
Rosonke Receives ACSF David Shumway Award
–A longtime teacher at Algona High School has been named the latest recipient of the David Shumway Outstanding Educator award by the Algona Community School Foundation. Liz Rosonke was honored at a workshop for teachers this past Thursday. Rosonke began her teaching career at AHS back in 1968 after graduating...
Come join us in Peterson for VINESTOCK!
Spend the day in Peterson shopping the dozens of vendors featuring beer, wine, handcrafted items, wood working, LIVE entertainment and much more!! Vinestock is one of the most unique wine festivals in Iowa!. SRG is still currently accepting vendors for this event. There is limited booth space available. If you’d...
UPDATE: Mason City Schools’ internet and phone service recovering
Internet and phone outage in Mason City Community School district – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) — UPDATE: At 9:38 a.m. Monday, Mason City Community School District says all buildings except the Administration Center now have working phone lines and Internet access. However, the social media...
Larson prepares for world pool tournament
MERRILL — A Merrill teen who took up playing pool with his dad during Covid, will represent the United States in a world pool tournament in New Zealand in September. Reed Larson and his mom, Angela, will leave this week for New Zealand, where he will compete in the 2024 APA World Junior Championships in the 16 and under age group.
ARTSPLASH FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE 30TH YEAR
WITH THE SIOUX CITY ART CENTER COVERED IN COLORFUL CLOTH BY AMANDA BROWDER’S RAZZLE DAZZLE ARTWORK, THE CENTER IS NOW PREPARING FOR ITS 30TH YEAR OF ARTSPLASH. SPOKESPERSON SUMMER AMMOND SAYS THE FESTIVAL EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HELD ON THE ART CENTER GROUNDS THIS COMING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
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