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Andrew Ticknor of Sioux Falls Announces Successful Opening of Jersey Mike’s Franchise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May. 2024 – Jersey Mike’s Subs, renowned for its freshly sliced and grilled subs, has opened its new location at 7216 South Lyncrest Place in Sioux Falls. The grand opening event, held from May 15 to May 19, marked a significant milestone for the community and the franchise owner, Andrew Ticknor.
Sioux Falls area nonprofits receive $600k from Beyond Idea Grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Seven nonprofits in the Sioux Falls area received a share of $600,000 in grants on Monday for community-based problem-solving efforts. In partnership with the Bush Foundation, the South Dakota Community Foundation awarded the grants through their Beyond Idea Grant program. SDCF has awarded nearly $3.6 million dollars from the Beyond Idea Grant program since 2022.
Luxury twin home offers spacious living in south Sioux Falls
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Madison men arrested for drug charges
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — Two Madison men are in the Minnehaha County Jail facing marijuana and cocaine charges. One pound of cocaine and seven pounds of marijuana… according to court documents, that’s what troopers found when they stopped a car in Minnehaha County. According to court documents,...
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Lincoln County under investigation
LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. - A 28-year-old man died Friday, July 19, in a two-vehicle collision five miles northeast of Beresford, SD. Initial reports indicate that Darrian O’Neal Cline, driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, was heading east on 294th Street near 474th Avenue. Meanwhile, Michael D. Stinton was driving a Volvo semi-truck west on 294th Street. For reasons still under investigation, the Jeep crossed into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with the semi.
Union Demands Iowa Reinstate Collective Bargaining Rights
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Union workers are demanding the state restore their collective bargaining rights. Under current Iowa law, key issues like healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are non-negotiable. At a press conference yesterday, the union and its workers said they want the old guidelines reinstated. They say fair bargaining...
Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […] The post Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on Stateline.
OPPD Workers Return From Helping Utilities In Iowa/Illinois
The Omaha Public Power District crews that went to Iowa and Illinois to assist with power restoration efforts after damaging storms are returning home to Nebraska. OPPD officials say that 17 employees were dispatched to Iowa and Illinois after thousands of people lost electricity following a derecho earlier this month. Officials say mutual aid is about utilities helping utilities restore power to customers.
Training for Cottage Foods-Based Processors to Begin in September
AMES, Iowa – Small food cottage-based processing companies in Iowa can improve their entrepreneurial skills and learn basic food safety in their kitchen through in-class and Zoom learning sessions offered by the Small Farm Sustainability team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Small Food Processing Cohort is...
Commodity prices hex Rural Mainstreet Index
(Omaha) -- One of KMAland's leading indicators still shows the region's economy stuck in the mud. Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Index report sank below growth neutral for the 11th straight month. The survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--show July's overall reading at 41.3--down from 41.7 in June, and lowest reading since November, 2023. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning, Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says weak agricultural commodity prices are the main culprit behind the continued economic doldrums.
Rock Rapids Residents Continue To Deal With Flooding Aftermath
Rock Rapids, Iowa — For the second time in about ten years, Rock Rapids residents are having to deal with the aftermath of major flooding. While the damage is much less than in the community of Rock Valley, about 20 miles downstream, the flooding in Rock Rapids was a record, and damaged a large number of homes, according to Mayor Jason Chase. He gives us an update.
It's RAGBRAI week! The 51st ride kicked off Sunday with more 'normal' crowds
HENDERSON — RAGBRAI has kicked off its 51st year with a more — quote, unquote — normal feeling. Though is anything about this river-to-river ride through the Hawkeye State truly normal? After celebrating a half-century last year with a bang, fewer riders are participating in the 2024 edition of the Register's Annual...
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