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Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday
After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
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...
Iowa Heatwave to Bring 90+ Degrees, Storms Possible in Northern Areas
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is set to experience a significant heatwave over the weekend and into the start of the week, with temperatures soaring across much of the state. Residents should prepare for very warm to hot conditions from today through Monday, with afternoon heat index values ranging between 90 to 100 degrees. The highest temperatures will be concentrated over central and southern Iowa on Sunday and Monday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
Dangerous heat to impact Nebraska, Iowa this weekend
OMAHA, Neb. — Hot temperatures settle in for the weekend and to start the week in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. With manyhomes and businesses without power due to hurricane force winds that tore through the area Wednesday night, Omaha's Weather Leader has issued Saturday an "impact" day, and Sunday and Monday "severe" weather days.
UCLA vs. Iowa Football Tickets & Game Info - November 8
The UCLA Bruins (0-0) hit the road for a Big Ten battle versus the Iowa Hawkeyes (0-0) on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Rose Bowl. If you're looking to attend this game in person, head to StubHub to buy your tickets. UCLA vs. Iowa Tickets & Game Info. Tickets:...
Grimes Sweetcorn is now shipping to out of state customers
GRIMES, Iowa — Grimes Sweetcorn is now shipping to customers who are out of state. After years of requests, Grimes Sweetcorn has decided to start fulfilling delivery orders that are out of state. So far Grimes Sweetcorn has delivered to customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Nate Christenson a 2nd generation farmer with Christenson Farms, […]
WILLIAM PENN EARNS SILVER FIVE-STAR AWARD
OSKALOOSA — William Penn University was once again honored as a Champion of Character as the NAIA announced its 2023-2024 list of Five-Star institutions. WPU is one of 209 institutions that were recognized by the NAIA. The Statesmen earned Silver status, one of 63 schools to claim that honor.
ADM’s Hagedorn Acquires Unanimous Softball 1st Team All-Conference
A soon-to-be junior on the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team accomplished high honors. The Tigers’ Sophomore Lauren Hagedorn was recently voted unanimously for First Team All Conference. Hagedorn played in all 40 games for ADM this season, where she stepped up to the plate for 123 at-bats, scoring 25 runs off 53 hits. She tallied 28 singles, 11 doubles, one triple, and led the Tigers with 13 home runs, along with 33 RBI’s.
Storm Chances Overnight, Warm and Muggy Conditions Continue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers and storms are possible in places overnight, but many areas are expected to remain dry. Storms are expected to form in Minnesota and work their way south overnight. These storms will be losing strength and dissipating as they move into Iowa, but areas north of Highway 30 could see a few showers and a storm between 3AM and 6 AM. Any activity that makes it into eastern Iowa is expected to diminish shortly after daybreak Sunday, so impacts to weekend plans are expected to be minimal. Lows tonight drop into the mid to upper 60s.
Eastern Iowa Woman Wins $20,000 Lottery Prize
CLIVE, Iowa — An eastern Iowa woman has won a $20,000 lottery prize. Jeneice Stiebel of Camanche won the 24th top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “$20,000 Crossword” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Kwik Star, 803 Seventh Ave. in Camanche, and claimed her prize Wednesday at the lottery’s Cedar Rapids regional office.
Highly-Rated Cedar Rapids Restaurant Closes for Good
It continues to be a tough environment for local restaurants. We love to tell you when new spots open, and it's always tough to tell you of another closing. A Cedar Rapids restaurant that had great reviews for its food and live music is now closed for good. We've had...
Oregon Duck continues Big Ten takeover, this time in Iowa City, Iowa
The Oregon Duck’s attempted takeover of the Big Ten Conference now includes another chapter. First, the program sent an inflatable version of the famous mascot down the White River in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana during Big Ten media days. Next, it crashed Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule’s press conference at the start of fall camp. Related: Top storylines as the Wisconsin Badgers begin fall camp Now, the Duck has made it all the way to Iowa City, Iowa and recently posted a photo trying to get into Kinnick Stadium. The mascot appears to be on a full Midwest tour to alert the Big Ten that...