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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...
Three injured in Grundy County crash
GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people, including a teenager, were injured in a crash involving four vehicles near Grundy Center on Thursday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. at Highway 175, a half mile east of Grundy Center. According to a crash report,...
Charles City Community Fund Hosts Cornhole Fundraiser Saturday
Teams can still sign up for the Charles City Community Fund “Cornhole Tournament” Saturday (07.20) at the Floyd County Fair. The Community Fund’s Brian Fuller says, for a $20 entry fee, two-person teams will compete in a double elimination tournament with 100% full cash payout of team entry fees.
Des Moines cemetery reopens after damage from derecho, tornado
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines cemetery will reopen after major damage from Monday's derecho. Glendale Cemetery had several headstones damaged in the storm that produced an EF-1 tornado that tore through Urbandale and Des Moines. Trees were uprooted, and one fell in the middle of the veterans...
Chevron Reduces Carbon Footprint with Mason City Solar Installation
Chevron Renewable Energy Group has embarked on a significant enhancement of its Mason City biodiesel production facility. This initiative centers on installing a solar array, marking a substantial step forward in Chevron’s sustainability and carbon reduction commitment. The project commenced with a groundbreaking event that saw attendance from local leaders and project partners, highlighting the community and collaborative effort behind this initiative.
Storm Lake School Board Approves High School Cell Phone Policy
The Storm Lake School Board approved an updated high school cell phone policy on Wednesday. High School Principal Matt Doebel said it’s been a big undertaking. He said they talked with officials from other schools considering implementing a cell phone policy and modeled it after one that’s being used in a school in New York…
Wahlert Baseball Advances To State….Western Dubuque Falls Short
It’s back to the state high school baseball tournament for the Wahlert Golden Eagles. Wahlert defeated Clear Creek-Amana 7-0 last night in the 3A Substate 4 championship game at Petrakis Park. Golden Eagle pitcher Foti Rigopoulos silenced the Clippers bats throwing a complete game one hitter. Wahlert head coach Kory Tuescher.
South Park Mall Will Reopen
Spencer IA, (KICD) – The South Park Mall in Spencer has been a topic of conversation since the flood. Recently a lot of rumors have started about the fate of the mall. Steven Williams who is charge of real estate for the mall spoke with KICD about the mall re-opening.
Spirit Lake Walmart catches fire early Thursday
SPIRIT LAKE, S.D. (KELO) — A fire in a Spirit Lake Walmart had dispatchers active early Thursday morning. At approximately 1:33 a.m. Thursday, the Spirit Lake Community Fire Department was called to report a water flow fire alarm at Walmart in Spirit Lake. The call was updated by law enforcement.
Rock Valley Man Arrested After Assault With a Knife
A disturbance at a rural Sioux Center residence led to the arrest of a Rock Valley man Monday. The Sioux County Sheriff’s office arrested 61-year-old Rigoberto Hernandez-Corado of Rock Valley, after a report of an assault that took place at a residence five miles northwest of Sioux Center. The...
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