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Catastrophic: Wildlife Impacted by Flooding in Iowa
The flooding saw waters breach the Big Sioux River levee, causing extensive internal water damage to hundreds of homes. In Spencer, Iowa, south of the Little Sioux River, resident Ben Thomas reported that many homes are now uninhabitable, submerged on their main floors. This dual impact has affected both homes and businesses alike in the area.
Eastern Iowans Name Their Favorite Area Food Trucks
Now that summer is here, it's the perfect time to celebrate all the awesome food trucks that we have here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of my favorites, as well as recommendations from members of the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page:. Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza.
Warning! Iowa Is One Of The Most Dangerous States For Deer Collisions
When driving in Iowa, and other Midwestern states, the thought of deer running out of nowhere is always on our mind. I once had a history teacher who would always say "Make sure you watch out for deer" at the end of our class, and while most of us couldn't drive at the time, it is a phrase that stuck with me.
Eight more Iowa companies sue the state over rollout of new hemp law
A second group of companies is suing the State of Iowa over its implementation of a new hemp law that restricts the levels of THC in consumables. The eight companies allege the regulations they must adhere to if they’re to be in compliance with a new state law restricting hemp-related consumables are not expected to […] The post Eight more Iowa companies sue the state over rollout of new hemp law appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Walgreens to close stores across the country. Will more in Iowa close?
Walgreens is planning to close a substantial number of stores in the United States. The pharmacy chain confirmed its plan to close underperforming stores in an emailed statement to USA TODAY Thursday morning after the parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, disclosed the news with its 2024 third quarter fiscal results.
Planets Align in Skies over South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota
In life, we talk a lot about the 'planets aligning' as a figure of speech to indicate when the universe seems to be signaling that the time is right to do something. Well, this weekend in the skies over South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota some of the actual planets in our solar system are going to align.
Why Fireworks Were Banned For Almost 80 Years In Iowa
It's hard to believe that fireworks in the state of Iowa have only been legal to buy and use for just 7 years. Before that, it was against the law for Iowans to sell or use fireworks for almost 80 years. The craziest part is that just one incident in...
Fitzgerald Selected Iowa’s Outstanding Ag Teacher
BOONE, Iowa—Jim Fitzgerald, agricultural science teacher at Boone High School, was selected as Iowa’s 2024 Outstanding Ag Teacher by the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators. This award program distinguishes secondary and post-secondary agricultural education teachers who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs in the state. The award recognizes leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness and professional activities. Outstanding agricultural educators are innovators and catalysts for student success in agricultural education. As the state winner, Fitzgerald advances to compete as the Iowa representative in the Region 3 Outstanding Ag Teacher Award for the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
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