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After A Century-Long Absence, Iowa Great Lakes To Be Restocked With Paddlefish
Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is planning to reintroduce paddlefish into the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins says paddlefish are native to the area. Paddlefish eat microscopic plants and animals called plankton. They thrive in slow-moving, deep freshwater and Hawkins says...
Man who fled Sioux City Fleet Farm sentenced to federal prison
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A man who fled a Sioux City Fleet Farm with a firearm has been sentenced to Two years in federal prison. Twenty-three-year-old Lythung Thach received this prison term on Friday, August 16, after he pled guilty to being in possession of a stolen firearm on Wednesday, April 3.
Iowa police arrest suspect for flyers posted outside Latino businesses in Hampton
DES MOINES, Iowa — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after flyers suggesting "hunting" illegal immigrants were posted outside Latino-owned businesses in northern Iowa. Hampton police and the Franklin County Sheriff's office began investigating this week. Flyers that read in part "Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit, Trump 2024" were...
House Built By Sioux City Students Goes To South Dakota Couple
This house built by Sioux City students is going to a South Dakota couple. (Photo courtesy KSCJ Radio) Sioux City, Iowa — A South Dakota couple who lost their home in this year’s flooding are getting a replacement built by Sioux City High School students. Dave and Judy...
Wayne Area Legacy Fund announces the 'Gratitude Challenge'
During two separate events last week, the Wayne Area Legacy Fund (WALF) announced its latest fundraising campaign aimed at growing its unrestricted endowment. With an impressive $200,000 already raised, the campaign is well on its way to reaching its ambitious goal of $300,000 by Dec. 31, 2026. This initiative, known as the "Gratitude Challenge," is a pivotal effort to secure charitable resources and continued growth of the Wayne Area community.
Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann’s humble $275k Nebraska home revealed – but new wife isn’t listed on deed
JANA Duggar and her new husband, Stephen Wissmann, are moving into a modest Nebraska home after tying the knot in Arkansas. Jana, 34, married longtime friend Stephen, 31, on Thursday, August 15, in Prarie Grove, Arkansas, in front of 500 loved ones. The Counting On alum revealed they purchased a “little house” in Nebraska that they have […]
Pleasant Hill police release more details about body found in Des Moines River
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Investigators are working to identify a body that was discovered in the Des Moines River in Pleasant Hill Thursday night. According to Pleasant Hill Fire Chief Jamie Xayavong, people fishing in the area of the Vandalia Boat ramp saw what appeared to be a body and called 911 around 7:15 p.m. […]
Fire officials have determined the cause of a fire in a Mitchell home Thursday afternoon
Mitchell fire officials have determined the cause of a fire that damaged a second-floor bedroom late Thursday afternoon in a home in the 700 block of West Fifth Avenue. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says there were some juveniles up there playing with a lighter. “It sounds like at one time, that lighter was used to start the bed on fire,” said Sandoval. “Whether that was intentional or not, we’re not sure at this time. We’re working with the Mitchell Police Department.”
Tiffin man dies in work-related accident at Iowa City golf course
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Update: A GoFundMe has been created for the family of 38-year-old Christopher "Chris" Plowman of Tiffin, according to officials with the fundraising platform. Plowman died while working at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City, according to the GoFundMe. As of 10 p.m. on...
This Is When Iowa Is Supposed To Get Our First Frost This Year
It's August, which is close enough to fall to start talking about colder weather. Kiddos are starting back to school, Spirit Halloween is open for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. This is a weird time of the year. Some hang on to the season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Vote for top class of 2025 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is Iowa’s best class of 2025 player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 50 best seniors in the state. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
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