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Terrifying, Disgusting Bug Makes Iowa’s Best Fishing Bait
I love to go fishing, but I usually like my bait a little less "bitey." But, if you're the kind of angler who thinks fishing is just too tame, we have a creepy-crawly surprise you may want to try! Meet the hellgrammite, an insect so nightmarish in appearance that it might just haunt your dreams.
Heat Indices Near 100 Thursday, Storms on Saturday
We stay warm and muggy overnight with lows near 70 for Thursday morning. A weak cold front arrives Thursday, but it arrives late enough for Omaha to warm into the low 90s, and you will notice the humidity. A heat advisory is in effect for parts of the region as heat indices will be near 100 in the afternoon from Omaha and south into Kansas and Missouri.
Get Ready! Professional Storm Chasers Are Here In Minnesota Today
Today is when you should keep an eye on the sky if you are doing anything outdoors. The forecast calls for some possible nasty storms with large hail, wind, and possible tornados. With that news professional storm chasers are arriving in Minnesota, preparing to catch Mother Nature's worst. I could...
Can Felons Obtain a Nursing License in Iowa?
If someone finds themselves in serious trouble with the law, that doesn't necessarily mean they couldn't rehabilitate themselves and become a nurse in Iowa. Most of the time when someone is convicted of a felony, they receive a large fine, they will face several years in jail or prison, or they receive some combination of both. Few things can destroy someone's life more than a felony conviction.
Severe Threat on Thursday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated storms are possible as the atmosphere remains unstable. Lows tonight fall to near-average in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Thursday is another warm and muggy day with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s across our northern and central zones and reaching the low 90s in our southern zones. Dew points reach the upper 60s to near 70.
2024 IGHSAU High School Girl’s Softball Week Four Rankings
(West Des Moines, IA) – Let’s continue this summer season of softball action as the IGHSAU has released its week four rankings for the 2024 softball season. These rankings are compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The local teams in Class 1A feature Martensdale-St Marys in first, Wayne in second, Griswold in 11th, and Earlham in 12th. For Class 2A teams, Van Meter ranks first, Missouri Valley comes in seventh, Interstate-35 ranks eighth, and Audubon/Exira-EHK ranks 10th. In Class 3A, Clarinda sits at 11th. Jumping over to Class 4A, North Polk sits in first, Carlisle has been put at eighth, ADM is right behind in ninth, Winterset ranks at 11th, and Gilbert is at 15th. You can check out the entire list of rankings right below.
Fierce Faith Music Fest lineup to perform at Community Heights Alliance Church
Fierce Faith Music Fest is back for another evening of rock ‘n’ roll worship at a brand new venue. The grass roots Christian music festival has played in the Newton town square and the green space of Legacy Plaza in years past, but this year the musical acts will be playing at Community Heights Alliance Church.
Former metro insurance agent and annuity salesman sentenced to 19 years in federal prison
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former insurance agent and annuity salesman from Clive will spend 19 years behind bars for stealing millions from older Iowans. Zachary Flaherty, 48, was charged with 17 counts of mail and wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and two counts of money laundering over $10,000. He was charged in April 2023.
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