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911 call centers back online in MN after outages
MINNEAPOLIS — Call centers are coming back online after a global Microsoft outage knocked out 911 for counties across the nation Friday morning. Companies that use Microsoft have been affected by the outages across the world starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. Many people are stuck in airport lines or stranded at their destination temporarily as airlines race to get planes back in the air.
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...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Iowa agencies other local services impacted by global internet outage, not a cyberattack
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said some state government systems and employee devices have been impacted by the global outage Friday morning. Reynolds’ office said an automatic software update from CrowdStrike, which the state uses for malware and virus protection, is behind the outage. The...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
4th annual Kid's Shoe Drive underway by United Way of North Central Iowa
MASON CITY, Iowa – The United Way of North Central Iowa is kicking off its 4th annual Kid’s Shoe Drive. New and slightly worn athletic shoes for kindergarteners through high schoolers can be dropped off at several locations in Mason City, Forest City, and Charles City through July 24. Monetary donations can also be made to United Way to purchase shoes for kids.
Quiet weather for the weekend
This weekend is going to feature some great weather for outdoor activities, whether that be gardening and yard work at home, going to the park, the county fair, or hitting the links. Temperatures will remain at or slightly below normal through the weekend as temperatures hover around 80 degrees. Humidity...
Iowa families see positive impact from growing number of sensory-friendly events
DES MOINES, Iowa — There are more sensory-friendly events available in central Iowa. Some Des Moines pools have a sensory-friendly hour on Sundays, and it's coming up at the Iowa State Fair. There's a sensory-friendly day. More organizations and businesses are offering options. Life can be overwhelming sometimes. For...
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