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About 5,400 Iowa families struck by flooding are to get $56 million in federal housing aid
The federal government is sending about $56 million to nearly 5,400 Iowa families struck by record flooding in June, according to FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The money will help repair homes and cover the cost of temporary places to live and other critical needs not covered by insurance. Another $6 million...
KLEM News for Thursday, August 22
A rural Hinton man was fatally injured Monday in a lawn mower rollover accident. The Plymouth County Sheriffs Office says Steven Saulsbury, 60, was operating his mower along the driveway of his property, when the mower apparently went off the edge of the driveway and rolled down an embankment. The mower came to rest on top of the operator, causing fatal injury. Deputies and Hinton Fire and Rescue responded to a call at the residence on 320th Street west of Hinton. The accident occurred around 12-30 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Plymouth County Conservation, Hinton Fire and Rescue and the Plymouth County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Sheldon Disaster Recovery Center To Close August 30th
Sheldon, Iowa — Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA have approved the extension to keep the Disaster Recovery Center in Sheldon open for an additional week. The final day of operations for the DRC in Sheldon will be August 30th. O’Brien County Emergency Management Director Jared Johnson...
Canton, South Dakota residents call for accountability in aftermath of 'thousand-year flood'
South Dakota residents have been rebuilding this summer after flash floods in June damaged homes, destroyed valuables and displaced families across the tri-state area. Canton was one of the areas hit hardest in South Dakota, with some areas in the city receiving more than 18 inches of rain between June 20 and 22,...
New Iowa Law Forces Hemp Store in Dubuque to Close its Doors
A new Iowa law regarding consumable hemp products has forced a Dubuque business to close. Botanicanna, located in Dubuque's Kennedy Mall, announced that they will close their sole Iowa location via Facebook this week. Their closure is due to restrictions from that aforementioned law that took effect this summer, per KWWL.
Dr. Keith Vrbicky talks on the importance of sunlight
A Norfolk physician discussed the importance of sunlight, stating that it’s one of the best and most important nutrients for the human body, in the form of Vitamin D. Dr. Keith Vrbicky told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffrey Steffen the lack of this important vitamin causes our bodies to face a deficiency of nutrients.
Son of Iowa Basketball Legend Earns his Own Scholarship
When you talk Iowa basketball and say the name Kingsbury, you think of three-point shots raining down. Before Caitlin Clark made the logo three her thing at Iowa, there was Chris Kingsbury. Chris Kingsbury came to the Iowa men's basketball program from Ohio. He was the state player of the...
Sign up now for River Action Senior Golf Cart Tours
Sign up now to tour the riverfront from the comfort of a golf cart. River Action is hosting their 25th annual Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6. Participants can learn about the Mississippi riverfront from the front seat of a golf cart along the riverfront, Nahant Marsh or […]
For some Iowa orchestras, video game scores may be the key to attracting younger audiences
Orchestras across the nation have dealt with attendance decline for decades. But a new music performance trend is exciting youth — and could be the entry point into classical music that orchestras need.
Algona Native to Join Staff at KRHC in September
–Kossuth Regional Health Center will add an Algona native to its roster of healthcare providers next month. KRHC announced this week that Dr. Allison Rausch will join the Family Medicine Clinic in early September and is already accepting new patients. Dr. Rausch grew up in Algona before attending Franciscan University...
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