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OPPD crew returning after supporting power restoration efforts in Iowa, Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The OPPD crew that traveled to Iowa and Illinois to assist power workers there with restoration after a line major storms rolled through the region is headed back home. In an update Saturday, OPPD said that in addition to general power restoration assistance, their transportation mechanics...
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Return Home
(Des Moines, IA) -- One-hundred-fifty Iowa National Guard soldiers are back home after a year-long deployment to the Middle East. A welcome home ceremony was held (Friday afternoon) at the Des Moines Airbase for the 831st Engineer Company. The National Guard says the soldiers were federally activated in September 2023...
Dordt in the News: Summer Edition
“Iowa GOP delegate observing national convention as professor, too” (Radio Iowa) Jeff Taylor, a political science professor at Dordt University in Sioux Center, was also a delegate at the GOP’s national convention in 2012. “Not only do I get new stories from this one, but the students are probably going to be able to relate to this experience a little more just because it’s happening right now,” Taylor said, with a laugh. “This fall and next year and the following year this is still going to be fresh in their mind.”
Wachholtz and Ballard honored by Governor for volunteerism
Paula Wachholtz of Panora and Cathy Ballard of Guthrie Center were honored June 25 during the annual Iowa 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards ceremony. The two were among more than 400 Iowans similarly honored. This was the 40thyear of the awards program. Individuals and groups were honored, and length of service awards were also given.
DNR Studying Ways to Increase Deer Population in Southwest Iowa
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosted several public meetings on the importance of managing the deer herd. John Lorenzen from the DNR Office in Lewis says some areas of the state, including southwest Iowa, currently show a significant drop in the deer herd needed to satisfy deer hunters.
Spencer Schools Shifting 500 Students To Other District Buildings
Spencer, Iowa – One of Spencer’s school buildings won’t be opening this fall due to flood damage and about 500 third, fourth and fifth graders who would have been starting school at Lincoln Elementary next month will attend classes in other buildings in the district. Spencer Community Schools superintendent Terry Hemann.
Fairmont fans see Sanders blast to 120th USMTS win
The outlaw open-wheel modifieds of the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt returned to the Fairmont Raceway for the first time in eight seasons on Thursday as Rodney Sanders netted his third win of 2024. Gary Christian led the 25-car field to the green flag to start the 25-lap...
Tree companies swamped following derecho in Des Moines area
URBANDALE, Iowa — In the Karen Acres neighborhood tree trucks and utility trucks rumble down the streets. Piles of branches line the streets, waiting to be picked up. “Non-stop text and phone calls nonstop all day and night,” said Tim Roney, of RR Tree Service. Roney recently retired from a job in an auto repair shop. Now he, and son Adam, are hard at work getting branches off of rooftops. Roney tells people the truth when it comes to how soon he can get to him.
Waukee CSD Alum Drafted to MLB
Jackson Wentworth, a 2021 graduate of Waukee High School, has been selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2024 Major Baseball League (MLB) draft. While in high school, Jackson won 17 games as a starting pitcher, helped lead the Warriors to two state tournaments, and was ranked as the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in the state by Perfect Game. Jackson was named first team all-state his senior year and holds the school record in strikeouts with 216.
Albia Chamber Main Street hosts Main Street America Leadership
Albia welcomed a visit from a members of the Main Street America Leadership on Wednesday, July 10. Jackie Swihart, the Program Officer for Revitalization Services for Main Street America spent the day in Albia, visiting with local business owners, city officials, community members and Main Street Board members and volunteers.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
A Stray Shower Overnight, More Chances In The Coming Days
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers are possible through the overnight hours, but most areas can expect to stay dry. Showers have been tapering off, leaving most areas dry this evening. While a stray shower cannot be ruled out overnight, most areas are expected to remain dry until Sunday afternoon. Lows tonight drop into the low to mid 60s with light winds out of the southwest.
Iowa National Guard unit to bring 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
DES MOINES, Iowa — A special "welcome home" ceremony was held at the Des Moines Airbase on Friday for a returning group of National Guard soldiers after a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) was federally activated to support U.S. Central Command...
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