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The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
“Because our climate is changing overall, there’s pieces of climate change no matter what happens,” said the director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Midwest Climate Hub
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, July 2, 1919: Iowa supports women's vote
The Des Moines Register's sister paper, the Evening Tribune, reports on July 2, 1919, that the Iowa Legislature in a special session has added the state to the growing roll of those in support of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That amendment, ratified the following year, gave women the full right to vote. Iowa women had long been prominent in the suffrage movement. Today in Iowa, women hold two of four congressional seats, one of two U.S. Senate seats and the governor's office.
Cedar Rapids woman reportedly found at Lake MacBride State Park with drug paraphernalia, stolen weapon in her car
A Cedar Rapids woman was reportedly found with drug paraphernalia and a stolen weapon in her car while at a park near Solon. A DNR officer reports seeing an open container and a marijuana grinder inside a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe parked at Lake MacBride State Park just after 7:00 Saturday night. A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up more open containers, drug paraphernalia, a scale with white powder on it, and a gun that was later determined to be stolen.
NEW Cooperative Donates to Greene Co Extension, Churdan Fire and Rescue
An agricultural company recently gave some donations to two Greene County organizations. Greene County ISU Extension received $3,700 from the NEW Cooperative Foundation to be used for 4-H enrollment fees. Extension 4-H and Youth Coordinator Samantha Hardaway says NEW Cooperative gave $20 per 4-H’er toward enrollment fees, while the other sponsors each gave $5 per 4-H’er, including Doug Hawn, Greene County Environmental Habitat Corporation and Greene County Corn Growers.
Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning
The Greene County Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will hear updates from Greene County Development Corporation, the Greene County Career Academy and a mid-year review of the county’s health insurance plan. They will also consider approving the County Recorder’s quarterly report of fees, a bill of sale for the acquisition of the communication tower from Midland Power Cooperative, and terminating the 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson from 2000 about the animal shelter. Additionally, the Board will consider for approval the disabled veteran homestead credit applications, a resolution to transfer $150,000 from the debt service fund to Midland Power for the new law enforcement center administration building, and hiring two part-time positions, one as a dispatcher and one as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Panther Softball Score 20 Runs on Eagles
The Panorama Panther softball team had their final regular season game in Afton against the East Union Eagles, resulting in the Panthers claiming a 20-8 victory over the Eagles. Panorama would score a run in the top of the first but East Union would respond quickly and take the lead, notching in three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. This would light a fire under the Panthers, who would score six runs to take a 7-3 lead and would not look back. Panorama would score every inning, and would notch in another six runs in the final inning of the contest resulting in a 20-8 landslide victory for the Panorama Panthers.
Iowan with disability wins federal support
The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-clock medical care. Advocates for people with disabilities hope the move sets precedent for other people in Iowa and around the country. When he...
Caitlin Clark’s old AAU program has dominant Minnesota players now, too
MINNEAPOLIS - Before Caitlin Clark became a basketball icon during her record-setting career at Iowa, an important part of her development came in high school with her AAU team - All Iowa Attack. The AAU program based in Ames, now with 600 athletes and its own state-of-the-art facility, was established...
KMAland Sports Schedule (7/6): Postseason baseball begins
(KMAland) -- Postseason baseball is here with KMA Sports covering six games between Neola, Lenox and Afton on Saturday. Check out the KMAland Sports Schedule for Saturday below. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Iowa Class 1A District 3 — First Round. Boyer Valley vs. Newell-Fonda (at Woodbury Central), 1:00 PM. Audubon...
Deadline is Wednesday to Signup for U10-U15 Soccer with Jefferson Parks and Rec
The deadline for youth in Jefferson and the surrounding communities is fast approaching to register for three soccer programs with the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department. JPRD is partnering with the Boone Soccer Club for U10, U12 and U15 fall soccer programs. JPRD Assistant Director Nathan Kral says the U10...
3 crashes in Madison County, Saturday: 2 injured
(Winterset, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Madison County said Sunday (today), there were three serious vehicle crashes Deputies and other first responders were called to, Saturday (July 6th). Authorities say at around 6:40pm, Madison County dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting (2) different crashes at the same time and in (2) different locations. (Photos below are from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page)
Severe storms bring hail, strong winds to Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa
Severe storms moved over the metro just after 6 this evening. Communities in western Iowa saw the most impact; viewers from Crescent, Iowa shared photos of golf ball-sized hail. Several funnel clouds were spotted near that area as well. None of them ever developed into confirmed tornadoes.
Reminder: Free Concert Tomorrow at Greene County High School Auditorium
A reminder that a free concert is being held tomorrow in Jefferson. The Brown Family is from LeMars, Iowa and the award winning ensemble is going to perform a free show at the Greene County High School auditorium Sunday at 2pm. The show will be the “Americana Music and Patriotic Salute.” The event is sponsored by the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office and the Greene County Veterans Commission.
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