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Baseball Recap: Garrett Denman's big game can't quite lead Jefferson over Sioux City West
Jefferson was the 4-1 winner over Sioux City West when they last played one another on Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. The Jefferson Yellowjackets lost 7-1 to the Sioux City West Wolverines on Thursday. Jefferson saw two different players step up and record at least one hit....
2nd Annual Porch Fest is This Sunday
The 2nd Annual Porch Fest returns to Jefferson this Sunday. Jefferson Matters Tower View Team Chair Deb McGinn says the event includes musicians playing on four porches in Jefferson, with the last concert taking place at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County. She talks about how the first year of Porch Fest went in 2023.
Grand Junction Fire and Rescue to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday
A community volunteer fire department in Greene County will be hosting its annual fundraiser meal, following the 4th of July holiday. The Grand Junction Fire and Rescue Departments will be having their Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday from 7-10am at the Grand Junction Community Center. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes, along with sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee for $5 for adults, $3 for children five to 12 and kids under five years old can eat for free.
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
New Iowa law means more 14 and 15-year-old drivers on the road
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law went into effect this month changing the type of license that young teens can get to drive to school. The Special Minor’s Restricted License replaces the Minor School License and adds more freedom to 14 and 15-year-olds who choose to get one. With a SMRL teens can drive […]
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