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Wyffels opens Ames warehouse distribution center
Wyffels Hybrids recently opened its new warehouse and distribution center in Ames, where it will employ more than 200 full-time employees. The facility is located on 150 acres east of Ames. According to a news release, the facility will bring the company’s products closer to customers in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota.
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Iowa DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Actual harm to the environment and public health likely occurred,” the department said in a recent administrative order regarding...
Grow Cedar Valley Elects New Leadership
David Wilson of Ryan Companies US, Inc. was elected as Chair of the Grow Cedar Valley Board of Directors and began his term at the annual meeting held July 23 at Lincoln Savings Bank located at TechWorks in downtown Waterloo. Wilson will chair the regional economic and community development organization through June 2026.
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Thunder Bay Border Cats At Waterloo Bucks Featuring Badin’s Lucas Moore
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See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
Teamwork can help save the lives of Iowa patients in cardiac arrest
Teamwork can help save the lives of Iowa patients in cardiac arrest. As an emergency physician in an academic medical center, Peter Georgakakos, DO, can list many jobs on his email signature, including assistant clinical professor, medical director of his school’s emergency medical services learning resource center and medical director of the county ambulance service.
Scattered shower and storm chance not quite gone
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A slow-moving cold front will still be close enough to provide a rain chance today. We’ve seen pockets of showers and a few storms this morning, though they are generally widely scattered. This chance continues today, with some uptick in activity possible during the afternoon near peak heating. Temperatures reach the 80s yet again. Friday follows a similar path, though the risk for new shower and storm development will likely start to shift south of the Iowa-Missouri border.
Wells Fargo is cutting more jobs in Des Moines metro, bringing 2024's total to 219
Wells Fargo continues slicing jobs in the Des Moines metro area, with the San Francisco banking giant announcing a dozen more cuts Wednesday, bringing the total number of jobs shed so far this year to about 220. The financial services company it will cut 12 jobs in West Des Moines, effective Sept. 23, according to layoff data provided Iowa Workforce Development. Wells Fargo has notified Iowa workers 13 times this year it's cutting 219 jobs, data provided...
Iowa Rain Totals Thursday Morning: Isolated Flash Flooding in Montrose
Montrose, IA – Thursday morning brought significant rainfall to parts of Iowa and Illinois, with Montrose recording the highest rainfall total at 3.46 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities reported a stubborn weather pattern causing slow-moving, heavy rain showers and storms over the past several days.
University of Iowa announces free Kids' Day at Kinnick event on Aug. 10
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Chick-fil-A, Delta Dental of Iowa, and...
Iowa defensive back in line for interesting role in Iowa's first depth chart
The Iowa Hawkeyes are prepared to field one of the most impressive defensive units in the country for the 2024 college football season. The release of the team's first depth chart at Big Ten Media Days displayed a who's who of defensive stalwarts the team will lean on throughout the season.
Three people accused of pawning stolen ring for fraction of value
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people from Iowa City are facing charges after police say they pawned a stolen wedding ring worth more than $10,000 for $600. Court documents show Eric Burgess, Nathaniel Burgs, and Jacquelyn Somers are each charged with First Degree Theft. According to a criminal complaint,...
See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
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