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Southwest Iowa Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all of southwest Iowa until 1:00 a.m. on Friday. Thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening and then move across Iowa overnight. Some storms may be severe with large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rain, and a few tornadoes, all possible, especially over southwest Iowa.
Iowa begins distributing awards for disaster housing assistance program
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that the award process is beginning for Iowa homeowners with properties damaged or destroyed by recent floods and tornadoes. Reynolds said in July that more than 5,000 Iowa homes were impacted by extreme weather systems that hit the state in recent months — the most severe being tornadoes that hit […]
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed in August 2022 by […]
Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
Technology experts say Iowa business owners need to prepare for consumer data protection law January 1
URBANDALE, Iowa — A stroll down the aisles of Electronic Asset Security is like taking a trip back in time. “We’ve got everything from first generation items coming in from many, many years ago to brand new items that have broken and can’t be used anymore,” co-owner Nicole Schwegler said. From towers of computer towers, […]
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club offers virtual support groups
Cancer patients and their families have a new option for receiving support. Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is launching two new virtual cancer support groups, starting in September. These free online communities provide support, connection and encouragement to anyone impacted by cancer, no matter where they are. “We understand that […]
Compassion vs. City Code: Des Moines couple stuck with $1,100 bill after failing to remove homeless from property
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a 65-acre patch of green goodness, with a consistent problem. “We would come out every night after work, pick up the garbage, lug it back up to the car, and repeat.” Gerri Beeler-Schmitt and her husband have been dealing with garbage for decades. But lately there’s been more. “Sure enough, […]
Carroll City Council Schedules Special Meeting For Alley Project Proposal
Pictured: The alley east of the Anne-Mar building. Credit: © Google 2024. The Carroll City Council will convene for a brief special meeting this (Wednesday) afternoon to facilitate a public/private partnership to improve an alleyway in downtown. A group of local investors, Court Street LLC, is currently working to complete extensive renovations at the historic Anne-Mar building east of the Carroll County Courthouse. Those renovations include improvements to the apartment building’s parking lot. Court Street LLC has requested the council pave the city-owned alley near the building at an estimated cost of about $30,000. The issue was briefly mentioned at the council’s meeting Monday night, but open meeting laws prevented the council from taking formal action. The council convenes at 4 p.m. this (Wednesday) afternoon at Carroll City Hall with the paving project as the only item on the agenda. The agenda and links to the city’s video live-stream are included below.
Hampton police investigating anti-immigrant signs posted at Latino-owned businesses
Hampton police are investigating anti-immigrant signs posted on the doors of Latino-owned businesses in the north-central Iowa town. According to a Facebook post by the Hampton Chronicle, signs were placed "on the doors of numerous Hispanic businesses in Hampton" early Tuesday morning. A photo shared by the newspaper shows a...
Eastern Iowa faces severe teacher shortage as new school year looms
EASTERN IOWA — As the new school year approaches, school districts across eastern Iowa are grappling with a critical shortage of educators, a problem that threatens to disrupt the quality of education for thousands of students. A quick look at job opening boards paints an alarming picture, with more...
ARL sheds new light on nearly 30 dogs, puppies rescued in Webster County
BADGER, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is shedding more light on dozens of dogs rescued in Webster County last week. A search was done at a home near Badger. The sheriff's office says 29 dogs in total were seized and relocated. The ARL took six of those dogs.
Kirk Ferentz’s Concerning Admission About Cade McNamara Paints Grim Picture For Iowa’s Offense
As the 2024 college football season quickly approaches, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz made a concerning admission about the state of his offense. It sounds like quarterback Cade McNamara has been objectively terrible during fall camp. The Hawkeyes have a real problem on their hands with just 18 days until their first game. McNamara, a […] The post Kirk Ferentz’s Concerning Admission About Cade McNamara Paints Grim Picture For Iowa’s Offense appeared first on BroBible.
Hats off to these people: Organizer of the Iowa State Fair hat parade stops by KCCI newscast
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair hat parade took place this morning, with 10 people showing off their creatively decorated hats. The fair has a big history of hats. Everybody wore a hat to the state fair, even the little kids, when it first started. » See...
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