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More campus DEI offices closed in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa before of the fall semester
Several universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are closing their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in anticipation of the upcoming fall semester. The move is in response to laws that prohibit the promotion of certain ideologies on campuses. On Monday evening, Auburn University declared that it intends to dissolve its...
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Another Potentially Deadly Virus May Be Coming to Iowa
There are a lot of bugs around Eastern Iowa this summer. Largely because of all the rain we've had, mosquitos are chief among those pesky visitors who love to disrupt our outdoor fun. We all know mosquitos can carry terrible diseases like West Nile Virus. While the chances of getting...
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
ISU study puts extremely high price on evolving hog virus
Iowa State University researchers estimate a viral disease cost the U.S. pork industry more than one-billion dollars each year between 2016 and 2020. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome or PRRS can be deadly for pigs, and it can reduce a sow’s ability to give birth to healthy piglets. Derald...
(Update) – 18 hogs die as the result of a tractor-trailer rollover in Guthrie County
(Adair, Iowa) – An accident early this (Wednesday) morning, north of Adair, resulted in the death of 18 hogs, some of which were badly injured and had to be put down by law enforcement. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright told KJAN News the accident happened at around 3:30-a.m. as the semi tractor trailer was heading west/southbound on White Pole Road. When the semi came to the intersection with Frontier Road, the driver slowed down, but didn’t get slowed-down enough to stop at the posted intersection. As he turned right onto Frontier Road, a load of about 160 fat hogs being taken to market, shifted, causing the trailer to tip over into the ditch, taking the semi cab with it.
Motorcycle Crash Leads to a Man Dying
Friday, July 19th, around 7pm Marshall County deputies were dispatched to the 2300 mile of Highland Acres Rd. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Once deputies arrived on scene they saw the driver of the motorcycle severely injuries. They identified the driver as Douglas Hanken,...
Severe storms expected until Thursday
Expect several rounds of severe thunderstorms before things calm down on Thursday. A storm system currently over southeastern Iowa is moving southeast, and depending on how it develops, it could reach Central Indiana. Forecasters predict that the storm will most likely pass southwest of Indianapolis, but there is a chance...
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
A Scott County Man Has Won $50,000 In The Lottery
A man from Buffalo, Iowa, won $50,000 after winning the top prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to Iowa Lottery authorities, Dale Miller bought his winning “$50,000 Super Crossword” ticket at the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up his prize on Friday,...
Nunn Announces August Mobile Office Hours to Serve Iowans in Their Communities
(Des Moines) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced mobile office hours across the Iowa Third Congressional District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the congressional offices located in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their Congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans’ benefits, military records, tax returns, and other issues with federal government agencies.
Iowa tool manufacturer plans distribution center in KC
An Iowa tool manufacturer is planning a distribution center in Kansas City, Kansas. Marshalltown Co. expects to create 40 jobs initially with the 207,792-square-foot building plans. The facility would be built at the 435 Logistics Center. The company is seeking $27 million in industrial revenue bonds from the Unified Government...