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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.
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.
Tree companies swamped following derecho in Des Moines area
URBANDALE, Iowa — In the Karen Acres neighborhood tree trucks and utility trucks rumble down the streets. Piles of branches line the streets, waiting to be picked up. “Non-stop text and phone calls nonstop all day and night,” said Tim Roney, of RR Tree Service. Roney recently retired from a job in an auto repair […]
Rural ambulance service pleads for more volunteers
PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - The Parkersburg Ambulance Service posted a “cry for help” on its Facebook page on Tuesday. The post indicated that the ambulance district could eventually shut down if it doesn’t get more volunteers soon. “Maybe we are too proud, maybe we have kept it...
Construction underway on 4 new Microsoft data centers
Sixteen building permits were issued for new commercial projects in the Des Moines area in June, including four for data centers at two Microsoft Inc. campuses in West Des Moines, a review shows. Two permits were issued for the construction of data centers at the Ginger West campus, 11100 Booneville...
Daison Pursley being pushed through the pit area as qualifying is shown on the jumbotron at Eldora Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
Daison Pursley being pushed through the pit area as qualifying is shown on the jumbotron at Eldora Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
Former SD employee charged with embezzling $1.8m over 10 years
PIERRE, S.D. – A former employee of South Dakota's Department of Social Services has been indicted for allegedly stealing $1.8 million in state and federal funds from Child Protection Services, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, faces two felony counts of Aggravated Grand...
IHSAA Baseball State Tournament brackets released
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at the first round matchups for each of our local IHSAA baseball teams in state title contention: CLASS 1A #1 Akron-Westfield (27-3) vs. #8 Bedford (20-10) – July 22nd 11:00 a.m. at Merchants Park #3 Remsen St. Mary’s (23-4) vs. #6 North Linn (24-8) – July 22nd […]
Shellsburg's Farmer's Market makes triumphant return to Pearl St. Bridge
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KGAN) — Shellsburg has successfully relaunched its Farmer's Market this year, becoming a big hit with locals. After ending several years ago, the market has returned and is now held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the historic Pearl St. Bridge. This year's market...
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
Dubuque School Board Approved Sales Tax Revenue Bond Funding For Two Elementary Building Updates
The Dubuque Community School Board gave their approval to using nearly $15 million in sales tax revenue bonds to fund upcoming renovation projects at two elementary schools. This week the school board voted to approve the action following a public hearing. The funds will be used for a gymnasium addition at Eisenhower Elementary and to install air conditioning inside the full Irving Elementary building.
‘This was not a priority and now it is’: QC nonprofit reacts to Davenport’s quest to change building codes
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After the tragic building collapse in Davenport last year, that claimed three lives and displaced many others, city officials are looking to make changes to their building and inspection codes. The City of Davenport held a meeting Tuesday to hear a presentation from an outside firm...
Dickinson County Bike Trail Fundraiser
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) — The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Dickinson County Bike Trail is this weekend in Okoboji. Director Erin Reed says Bikes, Brews, and Bites will be held at the Maser Monarch Lodge from 6 until 10 Friday night. Reed says the link between...
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