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Peter Jok’s journey from Iowa to South Sudan Olympic basketball team
Kacoul Dut “Peter” Jok grew up in the Des Moines metro and was a local high school basketball star before moving on to the University of Iowa. Jok is now on the South Sudan National Men’s Basketball Team that is making waves at the Olympics in Paris. Jok was born in Rumbek, South Sudan and […]
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 4, 2024: Caitlin Clark sets record
Featured front page Millions watch on March 3, 2024, as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA Division 1 scoring record, the Des Moines Register reports...
28-year-old man dead after car struck by train in Lincoln Township
A 28-year-old Stevensville man is dead after the car he was driving was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon. That's according to our reporting partners at WSJM Radio. The Lincoln Township Police Department says it happened about 5:30 p.m. on St. Joseph Avenue near the Meijer store. The driver was...
Attorneys general defend states’ laws that prevent banks from considering ‘woke politics’
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of attorneys general in a letter responding to the U.S. Treasury Department’s opposition to state laws that restrict banks from considering social or environmental factors when investing. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley also signed the letter. The Treasury Department’s letter, obtained by The Associated Press, warned […]
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
‘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:
Just How Many Iowa Jobs Did John Deere Cut This Year?
In July, John Deere announced that there would be layoffs all across the company. Company officials gave the following explanation for the most recent round of layoffs;. "Despite our efforts to contain costs and optimize production and inventory levels, the strategies we have implemented – including a global hiring freeze – have proven insufficient in addressing the challenges posed by declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties crucial for ensuring the long-term health of our business."
NIACOG resurrecting its NICE rideshare program for workers
MASON CITY, Iowa – A rideshare program is returning to North Central Iowa. The North Iowa Area Council of Governments (NIACOG) says an improved version of its North Iowa Commuter Express (NICE) program will team up with Commute with Enterprise, an affiliate of Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, to offer van travel for people who live inside or outside of the counties of Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago and Worth and wish to access jobs in the area.
Severe Weather in Eastern NE Leaves Thousands Without Power
The evening of Wednesday, July 31st saw eastern Nebraska and parts of western Iowa pummeled by severe thunderstorms between 5 and 7 PM. Radar indicated the storms moved southwest to northeast from I-80 near Grand Island, NE towards Des Moines, IA along I-80. These storms brought minor hail, at least...
Iowa State Fair: Meet all 10 people named 'Iowan of the Day' at this year's State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair's list of Iowans of the Day is out and, as always, it's an impressive collection of people who have demonstrated exceptional integrity, pride, hard work, and dedication to their communities. Video above: These 3 Iowa State Fair menu items will compete...
Southeast Iowa man sets world record for biggest eggplant
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man now holds the world record for biggest eggplant. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said Dave Bennett from Bloomfield recently set a record with his eggplant weighing 8.33 pounds. The dark purple fruit measures 28” around its center and 32”...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
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