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When Iowa’s scorching temps will give way to severe storms today
A second day of extreme heat and humidity will bring severe weather to Central Iowa by tonight. We started the day with warm and muggy conditions that popped up a line of heavy downpours in southern Iowa early this morning. That will move east with some lingering storms in southeast Iowa at times during the […]
Baseball camp helps Iowa’s deaf, hard of hearing kids play America’s favorite pastime
DES MOINES, Iowa — This week, the Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf is teaching deaf and hard of hearing kids from across the state the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime. The camp has been running for 10 years and provides the support the kids need like sign language interpreters. The camp is also completely […]
L&J Industries is Senator Joni Ernst's Small Business of the Week
RED OAK, Iowa – A Charles City company is the latest Small Business of the Week honored by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. As Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Ernst has been presenting the award to small businesses across Iowa. This week, it is L&J Industries of Floyd County.
God’s Pit Crew Sending Relief Supplies to Flood Victims in Iowa
Severe flash flooding and levee failure in Northwest Iowa prompted urgent evacuations on Saturday. Hundreds of homes are flooded, and more than 1,000 people have been displaced as the devastation continues. God’s Pit Crew is working with ministry partners onsite to assist with ongoing relief efforts. A semi-load of...
Central Iowans named Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa Teen 2024. Here's where they're going next.
Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA have been crowned and are taking their talents to compete at Miss USA and Miss Teen USA this summer. McKenzie Ariana Kerry, 25-year-old from Des Moines was named Miss Iowa 2024 during a competition on Sunday, June 23. Grace Smithey, 19-year-old from...
Iowa Poll: Many Iowans say they or those close to them struggled to get mental health care
Nearly half of Iowans or those close to them have experienced a serious mental health issue at least once in the past few years. 57% of those Iowans say it was difficult to access competent mental health treatment. Rural Iowans more commonly report higher levels of difficulty accessing competent mental...
When severe storms are possible in central Iowa this week
IOWA — Storm chances return to the forecast over the next couple of days, with some stronger storms possible in parts of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. A warm front lifting through the region has led to showers and storms developing to the west of Iowa. Some of these will move into northwestern Iowa, […]
Iowa Casey’s Store is First of its Kind in the Area
There's a Casey's store in Iowa that's unlike any around it. Back in October of 2020, we told you that Casey's was getting a new look. They modernized their look with a new logo and dropped "General Store" from their name. Their online ordering, delivery, and curbside services have evolved recently too.
Good News! Missing Iowa Teenager Found After AMBER Alert
Iowa and parts of South Dakota were on high alert early Tuesday evening. An AMBER Alert was issued for 15-year-old teenage girl from Iowa City. Multiple news outlets in Iowa like KCRG and KWWL previously reported Ophelia Barton was missing. Her abductor? A 42-year-old woman named Lindsey White. KCRG and...
Have you gotten an Amber Alert on your phone recently? Here's what it means
Your phone sounds an alarm and alerts you to an Amber Alert. You know it means a child is missing, but how does an alert get issued?. The Amber Alert System began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters and local police teamed up to develop a plan to help find abducted children, according to the Department of Justice.
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