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Owner says Southpark Mall in Spencer will reopen after flooding
Southpark Mall, a retail hub in Spencer that was hit by flash flooding a month ago, will reopen according to an executive with the company that owns the property. “We’re looking for all of our tenants to come back,” Steven Williams, a senior vice president for Security National Properties, said. “We have commitment from all of our nationals and anchors. They are heavily involved in construction and coordinating with us right now to get these stores open as soon as possible for the local residents. We know they need places to shop and we are pushing to get this mall back open so we can serve the local community.”
Night School Program Approved for Storm Lake Middle School
The Storm Lake School Board this week approved a night school program for the middle school. Principal Megan Richardson says the program is designed to meet the needs of students that cannot be addressed in a traditional classroom setting…. The middle school night school program will happen on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,...
Jackson Holliday goes deep twice for Triple-A Norfolk in 12-11 win over Nashville
Top prospect Jackson Holliday homered twice to lift Triple-A Norfolk to a 12-11 win over Nashville on Friday in Harbor Park. Holliday (.278/.446/.498, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs at Norfolk in 2024) led off the bottom of the first with a homer, and went deep again in his next at bat, in the second inning, that one a three-run shot.
Miracle League Of Dubuque Baseball Extravaganza On Tuesday
The Miracle League of Dubuque is getting ready to host an all-inclusive baseball tournament next week. The tournament will be on Tuesday and begin at 10 in the morning at the Miracle League Complex in Dubuque and include teams from Dubuque and Sioux City in Iowa and also a team from South Hills, Pennsylvania. The tournament will then shift to the iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville where games will be played that evening.
Weekend in Iowa: Expect Showers, Storms, and Comfortable Temperatures
Des Moines, IA – Iowans can expect a weekend of scattered showers and storms, with temperatures remaining comfortable in the 70s. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has indicated that while the severe threat remains low, residents should prepare for wet conditions on both Saturday and Sunday. According...
David’s Evening Forecast - Patchy fog tonight, a few more showers Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Spotty showers and some patchy drizzle continued across the area this afternoon, though rainfall has remained light and most areas have stayed dry. A few scattered storms popped up near Norfolk and Columbus with some heavier downpours. Those storms will drift to the south and west, staying well to the west of the Omaha metro. The downpours may continue through 7pm or so around Norfolk and Columbus. Otherwise, calm winds with temperatures in the low 70s and upper 60s will stick around for the evening hours.
Nebraska football could have a secret weapon in pursuit of 5-star OT
While it hasn’t resulted in many high-profile commitments yet, Nebraska football has made a habit of being in the thick of the race for several of the top offensive line prospects in the country. It looks like the Huskers are once again among the top contenders for a 5-star...
Immigrant community pushes Iowa City for minority-specific affordable housing
Colombian immigrant and Iowa City resident Francisco Rodriguez said his family felt "helpless" when searching for a place to live. Between application fees, deposits and the need for a translator, he struggled to land a place for his five-person family for six months. Rodriguez is one of many Iowa City...
Sioux City marks 35th anniversary of Flight 232 crash
Today is the 35th anniversary of the crash of United Airlines flight 232 at the Sioux Gateway Airport. The Mid American Museum of Aviation and Transportation is holding an open house to remember the 112 who died in the crash, the 180 who survived, and the first responders and community members who aided them.
Predicting the champions for Iowa high school baseball state tournament 2024
Fire up the grills and take the tarps off the fields. It's time for the Iowa high school state baseball tournament. Johnston, Western Dubuque, Beckman Catholic and Remsen St. Mary's took home the hardware last year. Johnston and Remsen St. Mary's are back in the state tournament field this year. ...
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