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Red Cross hosting two-day, three-location blood drive to help with blood shortage
LA VISTA, Neb. — The American Red Cross is hosting a two-day, three-location blood drive to help address an emergency blood shortage. The first drive will be on Tuesday at the La Vista Conference Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
DART sets new record for rides given during Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — DART broke a record during the Iowa State Fair this year. During the 11-day stretch, DART provided more than 270,000 shuttle rides. That's a 13% increase from last year's state fair. This year's busiest day was Saturday, with a total of 39,943 rides provided. »...
Neumann Brothers accepting applications for 2024 Heart Fund grants
Neumann Brothers Inc., a Des Moines-based general contractor, is now accepting applications for its annual Neumann Heart Fund grant program. The employee-led charitable initiative will award $20,000 to Central Iowa nonprofits this coming October. Iowa nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax status and missions addressing homelessness, food insecurity and first-responder support are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed and scored by an internal committee of Neumann employees. “The Heart Fund is led by the ‘heart’ of our organization — our employees — and the issues prevalent in the communities we work in,” said Mike Simpson, president and CEO of Neumann, in a prepared statement. To apply, complete a brief online form on Neumann’s website. Applications are due Sept. 13.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Multiple agencies battle a fire at an Iowa grocery store Monday afternoon
WOODBINE, Iowa — Multiple agencies responded to a fire at the Foodland grocery store in Woodbine, Iowa, Monday afternoon. Fire crews worked together to extinguish the flames. "People are gonna have to get with the neighbors to do something. About the only thing I can think," said John Webb....
Local Residents Oppose Wind farm Project
Dozens of residents from Lafayette, Grant, Iowa and Dane counties gathered Thursday to discuss a proposed wind farm that would span across Southwest Wisconsin. Several people across the Driftless Area say they are opposed to ‘Uplands Wind,’ a wind farm project that could lead to the installation of over 200 wind turbines across the area. According to a report, a representative with the developer Pattern Energy that the $1 billion project will support the local economy and provide a new revenue source for landowners. The facility is projected to provide on average $2.4 million per year to local communities, totaling $72 million over the first 30 years. They added that they are engaged in a ‘comprehensive community outreach process, fostering open dialogue with community members, local leaders, and stakeholders to share information and gather input. Several neighbors expressed their concerns at a meeting held in the Belmont Convention Center Thursday. Organizers titled the presentation ‘Preserving and Protecting Our Rural Legacies.’ Some attendees say that if the project is approved, they believe families will leave the region.
Red Oak council discusses upcoming recodification process
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials are exploring ways to ensure that the city's ordinances remain current and consistent. Meeting in regular session Monday night, the Red Oak City Council discussed the recodification process and the possibility of utilizing an online service to continuously update certain ordinances as needed within the city code. Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius says the discussion has arisen due to the last major recodification process taking place in 2019. The Mayor says some of the more significant changes pertain to building and zoning codes, as more zoning and variance requests continue to be submitted to the city.
$1 Million Powerball® Winning Ticket Sold in Omaha
Lincoln, NE ‐ August 20, 2024 ‐ Nebraska has a new millionaire. One lucky player who bought a Powerball® ticket for the Monday, August 19 drawing is holding a ticket worth $1,000,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Monday's $44 million Powerball® draw...
Iowa joins states seeking damages from Live Nation for overcharging on concert tickets
NEW YORK — Attorneys general from 10 states, including Iowa's Brenna Bird, have joined nearly 30 others seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the concert industry. The lawsuit is an updated version of one originally filed in May, when the U.S. Justice Department, joined by several states, sued to break up Live Nation, arguing the concert promoter and Ticketmaster illegally inflated concert ticket prices and hurt artists. ...
Iowa State Fair Sets a New Attendance Record!
Earlier today we learned about Iowa setting a record that we hope to never come close to again. Were you aware there were there have been this many tornadoes in Iowa so far in 2024? Here we have a record that Iowa can be a little bit more excited for. The Iowa State Fair saw some incredible numbers during the first opening weekend and fair officials have been wondering if these early numbers would help propel the fair to new heights.
How an Australian breakdancer is boosting web traffic to an Iowa clothing company
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's been a big summer for people and stores named 'Raygun.'. Social media exploded during the inaugural breakdancing portion of the Paris Olympic Games, but not for the reason traditional b-boys and b-girls might have hoped for. Australian b-girl, Rachael Gunn, represented her country in Paris....
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