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Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) – One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-car crash just south of Charles City. According to the Charles City Fire Rescue, first responders arrived at the crash at 5:15...
IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance
Iowa City City Councilors are divided on an ordinance that would allow new license plate recognition cameras in three city-owned parking ramps and city-owned traffic cameras to skirt restrictions on their use in city code. The ordinance was approved for a first reading in a 4-3 vote on Tuesday night,...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Sept. 22, 1959: Soviet premier visits Iowa
The eyes of the world are on Iowa as deep in the throes of the Cold War, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev makes a visit to tour its farms, claiming his nation will soon rival the state in corn production. The Register's sister afternoon paper, the Des Moines Tribune, reports on his Sept. 22, 1959, arrival at the Des Moines airport to visit his friend, seed entrepreneur Roswell Garst, in Coon Rapids. The excursion follows a Pulitzer-winning 1956 editorial by the Register's Lauren K. Soth inviting a Soviet delegation to come to Iowa to study its agriculture.
How do the most recent Iowa tornadoes compare to the state's deadliest storms?
A record-breaking number of tornadoes struck Iowa in the first five months of 2024. Multiple outbreaks have led to damage in small towns and in the Des Moines metro area. An outbreak of storms on May 21 included the EF4 tornado that hit Greenfield. Four people in the town were killed and one woman was killed in her car a short distance away.
After 40 years, a popular Iowa State Fair food stand is calling it quits
If you're heading to the Iowa State Fair this year, you'll miss out on Crescenti's, the classic concession stand usually found across from the horse barn. Why won't Crescenti's be at the Iowa State Fair 2024?. Crescenti’s owner Barry Vosler retired, according to a release from the Iowa State Fair....
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Sewer Mains Being Cleaned in Peosta
Peosta officials have announced that Kruser Septic Service is cleaning sewer mains in the city throughout this week and next. Residents may “experience a gurgling sound in toilets” when workers are in their area. Officials recommend keeping toilet lids shut. Work has begun in Oak Park Estates, Peosta Acres, Gingerbread and Kelly Oaks Park neighborhoods. Additional updates will be provided on the city’s Facebook page.
Lawsuit by former employee alleges C6-Zero bribed safety official before Marengo plant explosion
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A former employee is suing the company that operated the alternative fuels plant in Marengo that exploded in 2022, alleging they may have bribed a public safety official. The explosion hurt 20 workers and forced nearby neighborhoods to evacuate. The State Fire Marshal determined the explosion...
Our Town Belle Plaine: Drahos Shoe Store
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - Inside Drahos Shoe Store, on Main Street in Belle Plaine, lives generations of knowledge. “My grandfather was a Shoemaker in Bohemia. In 1904, he immigrated to the US. He was 17 years old. He had $22.60 in his pocket,” says Dan Drahos, the current owner and operator of Drahos Shoe Store. Don’s grandfather used those talents to start up a shoe repair business in Belle Plaine during the Great Depression, and eventually passed the business along to his son.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Rockingham Road intersection down to one lane after 2 semis crash
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police are directing traffic after two semi-trucks crashed, with one hitting a utility pole. The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rockingham Road and Fairmount Street. The intersection was down to one lane while a semi was waiting for a tow. Police said...
One person flown to the hospital after Charles City auto accident
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – One person was flown to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning. Charles City Fire Rescue says it was called to the accident south of town around 5:15 am and arrived to find two cars with significant damage. One person was already receiving medical treatment by AMR Ambulance Service. A second person had to be removed from a vehicle using hydraulic spreaders and cutters.
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