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Blood donors donate "to be a force of nature" for those in need in eastern Iowa
SOLON, Iowa — In eastern Iowa, folks are donating blood -- to be a force of nature -- for those in need. The American Red Cross is holding blood drives across the region to help patients that need blood. Right now, they are collecting things like:. Blood. Plasma. Platelets.
Federal child labor crackdown in Iowa draws protest from Gov. Kim Reynolds, lawmakers
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa congressional delegation are protesting the U.S. Department of Labor's crackdown on Iowa businesses that are following a new state law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work later hours than permitted under federal regulations. The Iowa Restaurant Association has said some restaurant owners have been assessed fines as...
New Iowa THC Law Set To Go In Place Today Regarding Potency Levels
(Des Moines, IA) — A new law in Iowa regulating THC in products takes effect today. The law caps the amount of THC allowed per serving and container. It requires products with THC to be labeled with health risk advisories and prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing such products. The Department of Health and Human Services will establish rules related to packaging and labeling, with guidelines expected to be finalized after the law takes effect.
Savanna Man Arrested Following Investigation into Drug Dealing
On Thursday, June 27, just after 7:00 PM, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Scenic Bluff Road in rural Savanna. This search warrant had been issued as part of an investigation conducted by sheriff’s deputies. As a result of the search...
Man found dead in rural Clinton County park
A missing rural Stanwood man was found dead in a Clinton County wildlife area, but no foul play was suspected, according to a press release from the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. On June 27 at about 9:10 a.m., the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Kevin M....
Jack in the Box coming back to Chicago area
CHICAGO — The West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box is headed back to the Chicago area. CEO Darin Harris spoke with the Chicago Tribune and said the company plans to open stores in New Lenox, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream, Tinley Park, Lake in the Hills, Countryside and a Chicago location near Midway. […]
U.S. Coast Guard Highly Recommending No Boating On Mississippi Now Thru Holiday Weekend
Due to the major flooding taking place on the Mississippi River at Dubuque, the United States Coast Guard is now highly recommending recreational boaters stay off the river from now through at least the July 4th holiday weekend. The Coast Guard says with the large amount of debris, such as...
Avelo’s Orlando Flight Not Returning to Dubuque in 2024
Avelo Airlines informed the Dubuque Regional Airport on July 1 that Dubuque will not be included in Avelo’s flight schedule for the fourth quarter of 2024. Avelo had planned to resume direct flights from Dubuque to Orlando in November but said aircraft availability and increasing costs at Orlando International Airport factored into the decision.
Radio Dubuque Airshow/Fireworks Traffic and Law Enforcement
The July 3rd Radio Dubuque- Jaycees Airshow and Fireworks will take place Wednesday evening with show central at A.Y. McDonald Park. With tens of thousands of people in the area, getting around in traffic can become troublesome. Dubuque Police Department Information Officer Luke Bock:. Vehicle traffic will not be released...
Boating Not Recommended On Mississippi River At Dubuque
Due to the major flooding taking place on the Mississippi River, local official agencies are recommending no boat traffic locally thru the 4th of July Holiday. Officials say with the large amount of debris such as large trees floating downstream and the extremely swifter than normal current, the river is a dangerous place to be under the present conditions.
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
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