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Semi-truck crashes, catches fire on I-80/35 in Urbandale early Wednesday
URBANDALE, Iowa – A fiery semi-truck crash on I-80 in Urbandale caused traffic slowdowns Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. in the westbound lanes, east of 86th Street when a semi-truck collided with the barrier and caught on fire, according to Officer Collin Ten Haken with the Urbandale Police Department. The driver was […]
Waukee Schools acquires land for possible 3rd high school
WAUKEE, Iowa – As the state’s fastest-growing school district prepares to open its 11th elementary school this week, it is already looking ahead to whether another high school will be needed soon. Just three years ago, the Waukee School District opened Waukee Northwest High School. Last week, the district bought 110 acres of land on […]
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
Chamber welcomes 20 new teachers to Newton schools
Aug. 21—In her speech during the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce's New Teacher Luncheon on Aug. 14 at Community Heights Alliance Church, KayLea Marchant reminded the 20 new educators hired at Newton Community School District this year just how impactful they are to their students. The executive director of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce was candid and admitted school was ...
Newton Elementary Schools Hold “Back to School’ Night
Classes in the Newton School District begin on Friday. Tonight, Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade students can visit their school and classroom, meet their teachers, and drop off school supplies. District Communications/Outreach Secretary Kelly Sorenson also says parents can get answers to questions they might have, as well as other assistance.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Winning 'Lucky for Life' ticket purchased at Des Moines Price Chopper: How much will the winner receive?
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you recently bought a lottery ticket in Des Moines, you may be "Lucky for Life." A lucky shopper won a prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday's "Lucky for Life" drawing, the Iowa Lottery announced. The ticket matched the first five numbers...
Iowa State basketball's Maui Invitational bracket revealed
The 2024 Maui Invitational bracket has been revealed. The Iowa State men's basketball team, projected as a preseason top-10 squad, will open the prestigious tournament against another potential top-10 team, Auburn. ...
17-year-old killed in ATV crash in Marshall County
MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — A 17-year-old was killed in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash in rural Marshall County Tuesday afternoon. At around 2:21 p.m. the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office responded to a ATV vs. pickup truck crash in the 1100 block of 320th Street, southwest of Rhodes. When first responders arrived on scene they found […]
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