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Mass Tech Outage Causes Delays at Iowa Airports
One of the most frustrating moments as a working adult is finding out that your computer or device needs some sort of system update. If you thought those weren't annoying enough, many Iowans woke up today to a pesky tech issue that put a wrench in their plans. What Exactly...
Seven additional counties approved for FEMA Public Assistance under the April Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the approval of Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, and Union Counties for FEMA Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and tornadoes that occurred April 26-27, 2024, and continuing.
Congresswoman Hinson says Trump speech set right tone
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says former President Donald Trump set the proper tone in calling for unity in his acceptance of the party’s nomination last night. “I do you think everybody needs to be mindful of what you’re saying and how you’re saying it there’s no place for violence and I am glad that President Trump has tried to use this moment to call for unity and really to bring our country together during what has been a very divisive couple of years,” she says.
Woman looking for bride after finding wedding dress on highway
GREENE COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) - A woman made an unusual discovery last month while driving with her husband. She spotted a wedding dress lying on the side of the road and now, she is trying to track down the owner. The wedding dress was found just north of Rippey, Iowa.
Non-profit holds veteran's-only hike to raise awareness of veteran's mental health
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa-Non-profit 'Ruck Iowa' held its first hike in Clear Lake giving local veterans a chance to get outside. The non-profit was created by veterans to support other veterans. Ruck Iowa president Josh Meyer says, "Our whole sole purpose is to get a bunch of veterans together get them...
Carroll County Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
(Sac City) A Breda, Iowa, woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Sac County. The Sac County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an overturned vehicle at around 6:18 p.m. in the North Raccoon River at Hagge Park. According to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office report, a towing...
CAL and H-D School Boards to hold a joint meeting
Monday the CAL and Hampton-Dumont School Boards will hold a joint meeting. The boards will review the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement between the districts and will consider a plan to share the position of maintenance director. The CAL and Hampton-Dumont School Boards joint meeting is Monday at 4:30pm at the...
UPDATE: 911 services in Emmet County restored
EMMET COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — Officials have announced that 911 services have been restored in Emmet County. ————— (PREVIOUS) Officials have announced that 911 services are not working in Emmet County. According to a post on the Emmet County Emergency Management Facebook page, citizens should call the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office at 712-362-2639 or the […]
Des Moines City Council considers ban, faster removal of homeless camps
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council is considering a plan that would ban camping in public spaces and decrease the amount of time people have to remove their belongings. According to council documents, camping on public property would be banned and those found to be camping would have 24 hours to remove […]
Black Illinois Man Says He Was Fired After Refusing To Cut His Dreadlocks, Sues For Discrimination
Just days into his training at a Des Moines trucking firm, an Illinois man claims he was dismissed for refusing to cut his dreadlocks. Drew Harvey, 26, from Crete, Illinois, arrived in Des Moines on June 23 to begin training with TMC Transportation. Training commenced on June 24, but Harvey alleges he was unjustly terminated on the second day due to his hairstyle.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 75/20 BYPASS
ONE MAN IS DEAD FOLLOWING A HEAD ON COLLISION BETWEEN TWO CARS EARLY SATURDAY MORNING IN SIOUX CITY ON THE HIGHWAY 20/75 BYPASS AT MILE MARKER THREE. SIOUX CITY POLICE SAY THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 1:30 A.M.WHEN A KIA TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE NORTHBOUND LANES COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A NORTHBOUND CHRYSLER.
Rock Valley schools set plan for new school year
ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) - The school year will begin a couple of weeks late in Rock Valley this fall as the community recovers from flooding. According to Sioux County Radio, classrooms aren’t expected to be ready on time. Students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade will start classes at Trinity Christian Reformed Church. Third, fourth, and fifth graders will start in cleaned and sanitized, but unfinished, classrooms.
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