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John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
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.
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services to end wait times for service
(Iowa) People with physical or mental disabilities using the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services to find work won’t need to wait to be served starting in September. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) helps eligible Iowans with disabilities find employment by connecting them to employers, running practice interviews, giving resume support, providing general consultation and more.
Iowa's sales tax-free weekend is around the corner. When is it?
Back-to-school shopping is just around the corner, which means so is Iowa's sales tax-free weekend. The weekend will offer Iowans a chance to shop without the state's 6% sales tax and the 1% local option sales tax in many cities. Any savings can help with making the most out of your budget.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
Montgomery County Fair Events for Thursday
(Montgomery Co) The first show at the Montgomery County Fair this morning is the 4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goat Show at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 4-H/FFA Sheep Show. The 4-H/FFA Poultry Show is at 1:00 p.m. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest begins at 5:00. There will be a Magic Show at the 4-H Exhibit Building at 5:00 p.m. Bingo from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. And, the final event for the day is the ATV Race at the Grandstand at 7:30 p.m.
Atlantic Man Drowns at Lake Anita
(Anita) The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other area first responders were called to Lake Anita State Park for a drowning at the beach, at approximately 6:29 p.m. Wednesday. First responders arrived on scene to find that a 53 year old male, identified as Ysota Rekis, of...
Chasing twisters: The crucial role technology plays in real tornado wrangling
When a deadly EF-4 tornado ripped through Greenfield, Iowa, on May 21, meteorologists equipped with cutting-edge technology were gathering critical data to enhance storm forecasting. The first "Doppler on Wheels," or what is known as DOW for short, was deployed in the 1990s.
Griswold School Board Approves Board Policies Along with Changes
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board passed the first reading of a series of board policies, including numerous changes. Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs says one of those changes concerns weapons. He says schools can now allow staff members to carry weapons on district property if they have received the proper training. The Griswold School Board voted not to allow staff members to carry weapons in school.
Nebraska AG reaches four settlements in lawsuit against THC retailers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers reached four new settlements this week in a statewide lawsuit against THC retailers. On Thursday, Hilgers announced settlements with Greenhouse Grandma in Chadron, A Botanical Dream in North Platte, First Stop Vape Shop in Ogallala and Zy Glam in Scottsbluff.
Husker football commit earns fourth recruiting star
A Nebraska football commit has earned a fourth recruiting star. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck earned his extra star from the recruiting service 247Sports. The remaining recruiting services rate South Dakota’s top 2025 prospect three stars. Reports suggest the Huskers may play the recruit on the offensive line as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible candidate on the defensive line. Hammerbeck selected the Huskers over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He returned on an official visit in June before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Warriors, Knights lead area schools in Class C All-Sports final rankings
OMAHA - The Omaha World-Herald has released their final All-Sports standings for Class C, one Northeast Nebraska team finding themselves in the Top Ten fin a couple different groups. In combined boys-girls scoring, Crofton came in second with 63.75 points, while the Warriors also had a Top Ten finish in...
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