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PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Fired UIHC resident faces sentencing for violating patient privacy laws
A fired University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics resident is now facing sentencing for violating federal patient privacy laws at two Iowa hospitals. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, 34, formerly of Iowa City, was indicted in April on a charge of wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses for personal gain or malicious […]
MC Snacks Receiving Ribbon Cutting on Friday from Perry Chamber
A local business in the City of Perry will be home to a ribbon cutting on Friday. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the organization is traveling to MC Snacks Friday afternoon at 3pm. MC Snacks’ location is at Caboose Park, 1101 1st Avenue, in Perry and operates from a caboose railcar. Pasutti describes that the business handles sweet treats as it sits along the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
Des Moines Considering Putting A Limit On Backyard Chickens
(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines city leaders are considering changing an ordinance that may impact backyard flocks due to noise complaints. The City Council is discussing limiting the number of chickens and roosters a homeowner can have. A Des Moines councilwoman stated that the change is necessary as residents...
RAGBRAI Rolls into Knoxville Today
After months of preparation, RAGBRAI will officially be rolling into Knoxville today. The riders will be making the 75 mile ride from Winterset over to the Sprint Car Capital of the World. The city anticipates riders to be arriving as early as noon today. Riders will be coming up from the south on Highway 14 and a majority of them will be staying at the main campground located near the Knoxville Rec Center and Knoxville High School. There will be eight total campgrounds throughout the city with shuttles taking people from the campgrounds to the downtown area.
FEMA offers help to salvage storm-ravaged family treasures
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Iowa storm victims are getting some help to save damaged family photos and heirlooms. The Federal Emergency Management Administration is stepping in to help flood and tornado victims recover important family mementos. The agency is hosting an event Wednesday in Greenfield where preservation specialists will show families how to safely clean photos, […]
Predicting Iowa State's easiest three-game slate
With Iowa State's opening kickoff just over a month away, the Cyclones are nearing another highly competitive Big 12 slate in 2024. Teams like UCF and Cincinnati will be embarking on their first journeys to Jack Trice Stadium, while ISU makes its debut at Utah as a Big 12 conference foe.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley posts video of aftermath of Trump shooter's killing
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley on Tuesday posted video that showed the aftermath of the killing of Trump shooter Thomas Crooks, with law enforcement agents on a rooftop alongside his body. Grassley on X demanded answers and accountability following the July 13 assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump as he...
How Ballard alum Sam Petersen fulfilled a dream by being drafted by Washington Nationals
On July 15, Sam Petersen was sitting in the basement of his home in Huxley with close friends and family members glued to the TV and nervously checking his phone. Petersen, a standout baseball player at Ballard and the University of Iowa, was anxiously awaiting to see if he was going to be...
Ledges Prairie In Bloom, Nature Hike Friday
BOONE, Iowa— The incredible display of flowering prairie plants is truly a spectacle to behold. Check out some of the pictures and facts of some of our favorite prairie forbs that you can find blooming right now at Ledges. Reminder – the flowers are for the butterflies and bees only, please do not pick wildflowers in state parks. If you want to learn more about these blooming plants and their place in the park’s circle of life, plan to attend Vanessa’s prairie hike this Friday evening. Here more about what’s happening at the Ledges and get and update on Centennial Planning on KWBG’s News and Public Affairs Program Tuned In, Wednesday morning, 8:40 a.m. on KWBG FM 101.5, AM 1590 or on the live stream www.kwbglive.com.
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