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With thousands of Iowa jobs already cut, how deep will the farm downturn go?
A rush of farm-related layoffs in manufacturing and food processing has Iowa leaders and workers worried about how long and deep this agricultural downturn will be. So far this year, Deere & Co., Firestone/Bridgestone, Tyson and Smithfield have slashed about 3,750 jobs in Iowa and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. With more...
Iowa family trying to rebuild after lightning strike sets home on fire
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — A week after lightning struck his family's home, igniting a fire that burned the entire upstairs floor, Michael Crowson said he is unsure of how to proceed. For nearly five years, Crowson has dedicated his downtime to renovating his family's "fixer-upper," which is outside of...
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Meet the 20 Iowans Set to Battle It Out at the Iowa State Fair for a Chance at Millions
Get Ready for the Iowa State Fair’s Most Epic Jackpot Extravaganza. As money and jackpots go, this is going to be BIG! Twenty lucky Iowans are about to take their shot at winning up to a mind-blowing $5 MILLION right at the Iowa State Fair! That’s right, $5 MILLION! Do they take oversized checks at the drive-thru window? Asking for a friend.
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
An Iowa judge has ruled the state's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant.
Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future
Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ […] The post Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a cornfield in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The manure came from Roorda Dairy, west of Paullina, which has about...
Queen Tribute Show Bohemian Queen Coming to Bridge View Center Theater Friday, September 13
Ottumwa, IA – Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s first tour of America with Bohemian Queen, coming to Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center Theater Friday, September 13 at 7:30pm. Ticket prices start at $29.75 and go on sale this Friday, July 26 at 10am at the Bridge View...
What to expect as Ottumwa prepares to welcome RAGBRAI riders
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa RAGBRAI is finalizing preparations to welcome RAGBRAI riders on Thursday. Residents can expect downtown street closures to begin on Wednesday at 5:30 PM for preparations. On Thursday, closures will affect the following areas: the 100 to 300 blocks of East Main Street, Market Street from...
Wayne softball looks to continue recent success at state tournament
(Corydon) -- The Wayne softball team got 3rd place in the 1A state softball tournament last year, and has continued that success into this year. Wayne and Head Coach Heather Fortune only lost one senior from last year's team, and are still fairly young with two seniors. "We came in...
Why Cincinnati's skies have been so smoky lately
You might have noticed a change in the air around sunrises and sunsets as of late. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Novak says it's smoke from distant wildfires. “The highest concentration near this region is actually out in Iowa right now,” Novak says. “The source region for the smoke is coming from the northwest United States and western Canada.”
Ely City Leaders Break Ground On New Downtown Project
(Ely, IA) -- City leaders in Ely, Iowa, south of Cedar Rapids, are breaking ground on a new project. Main Street Legacy will bring storefronts with housing above them to the corner of Dows Street and Main Street downtown... Ely Mayor Scott Ladwig tells Iowa's News Now that its a...
Linn County man accused of quadruple murder to have competency hearing
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County man accused of killing four people is set to have a competency hearing on Wednesday. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering four people at a home on East Otter Road early last month. Police found three people dead in an...
Lainey Wilson Takes Iowa for a Ride at the Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, IA always brings thousands out to experience the fun of a county fair, coupled with the many rides and A-list acts perform on the grandstands. This was my first year attending, but even I could tell the atmosphere on Thursday, July 18th felt bigger.
Roth's walk-off home run sends Wahlert back to the 3A semifinals
FORT DODGE, Iowa — In a back-and-forth battle of talented 3A State tournament teams, #3 Dubuque Wahlert escaped Monday night with a 9-8 win over Sumner-Fredericksburg, thanks to Julia Roth's walkoff home run in the bottom of the 8th inning. Wahlert trailed S-F-T 5-1 after 3 innings. But the...
Lisa Bluder Herky Statue Unveiled in Iowa City [VIDEO]
Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder left a huge imprint on the women's basketball program and the University of Iowa. Tuesday, Bluder was honored as the latest incarnation of Herky in Iowa's Herky on Parade project. Bluder surprised many when she announced her retirement back in May. She had...
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