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John Deere announces workforce reduction impacting salaried workers
IOWA (KWWL) -- John Deere is planning to cut some salaried employees from its workforce beginning next week, according to an email sent to workers. In the email KWWL obtained, the company says that an employee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 a.m. A new round of workforce reductions is expected.
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The Iowa State Fair is coming up fast! Kicking off on Thursday, August 8 in Des Moines, 104.5 KDAT wants to send you to one... or more of the amazing concerts that are a part of this year's State Fair!. Let's go to the Iowa State Fair!. We have a...
Timeline set for new gambling license applications
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set the timeline Friday for new license applications. Radio Iowa reports that the process includes a gambling market study and proposals to do that are due August 15th. Applications for those interested in getting a license are due one month later.
Why Ed Carpenter thinks IndyCar should stop driving hybrid cars
NEWTON, Iowa (WISH) — Longtime IndyCar driver and team owner Ed Carpenter didn’t mince words after he ended Iowa’s Hy-Vee One Step 250 on top of Kyle Kirkwood’s car. “We’re spending a lot of money to make our racing worse,” Carpenter said in a video shared with News 8 from Always Race Day. Carpenter’s referring […]
Reynolds says new disaster relief housing grant programs are ready
(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Monday two new housing programs to help victims of Iowa's recent storms are now open to applicants. The State Disaster Recovery New Housing Grant Program gives developers up to $1 million in grants to develop residential units for sale or rent in disaster-stricken areas, according to a news release from the governor. The Iowa Economic Development Authority oversees the program, which is only open in counties with a federal disaster declaration. ...
DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for input.
Sioux City East baseball hoping to lean on pitching, small ball approach in substate semi with Ankeny
(Sioux City) -- Sioux City East and Ankeny will collide Monday night in a Class 4A substate baseball semifinal. The Black Raiders (25-13) are among the final 24 left in Class 4A after a 3-2 win over WDM Valley Friday. The win avenged Sioux City East's loss to Valley in the first round of substate play last year.
Ankeny Centennial's Joey Oakie selected in third round of MLB Draft by Guardians
Ankeny Centennial's Joey Oakie and his family were cleaning up things at their house from their Major League Baseball Draft day get-together Sunday evening when his agent called. Oakie hadn’t heard his name called yet and had turned down several teams that weren’t willing to match the money he wanted. So he figured...
‘We knew we could get the job done’: Lensmeyer, Ankeny girls oust Wahawks
It wasn’t ideal for the Ankeny softball team to be entering postseason play on the heels of a six-game losing streak. The lack of momentum didn’t seem to bother Aubrey Lensmeyer. The junior combined with Abby Rusher on a three-hitter and also hit a home run to lead...
Driver detained after leading chase through Des Moines; 2 police officers injured
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — A driver is in custody after leading law enforcement on a chase through Des Moines that left two police officers injured. Pleasant Hill police say the chase started around 10:30 a.m. near Northeast 56th Street and East University Avenue when a Pleasant Hill officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver took off, with the pursuit ending near Easton Boulevard and East 38th Court.
New Century Farmer Conference returns to Des Moines July 21-25
The annual New Century Farmer Conference will be held in Des Moines on July 21-25. The event invites select Future Farmers of America alumni between the ages of 18 and 24 to share information about the business operations of farming. “The New Century Farmer Conference provides a pathway for FFA alumni to advance their leadership, personal and career skills,” Allie Ellis, associate director of the National FFA Alumni and Supporters, said in a prepared statement. Iowans Beth Lamp and Zachary Chambers have been selected to attend, as well as 46 students from across the nation. Learn more about the National FFA Organization at www.ffa.org.
Spencer Hoping to Jump-Start Home Construction
Spencer, IA (KICD) — The city of Spencer is hoping to jump-start home construction. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson says they’re doing all they can do as a municipal entity, and tapping every outside funding source they can. Mayor Steve Bomgaars hopes some of the federal funds made...
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