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SE Iowa Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Wesley
–A Southeast Iowa man had to be airlifted after crashing his motorcycle early Thursday morning near Wesley. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old George Wayne Simons of Nichols, Iowa was traveling westbound along US Highway 18 on a 1990 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle around 5:45 AM. The accident report...
Greenfield residents celebrate Fourth of July weeks after devastating tornado
It's been more than a month since a tornado tore through Greenfield. American flags line the streets, still waving among the rubble. There are many unanswered questions about what the coming months look like, but on Thursday, many Greenfield residents took the time to leave those worries behind and celebrate the Fourth of July down the road in Fontanelle.
Area’s Largest Independence Day Celebration Set For Saturday In Breda
The area’s largest Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Breda American Legion, is set to get underway tomorrow (Saturday) in Breda’s Memorial Park. Legion Member Bob Fasbender says it is one of the best ways to celebrate the nation, even though it doesn’t fall on the holiday directly.
Quilt guild donates to Greenfield
In the aftermath of the tornado that devastated Greenfield, many things need to be stitched back together in the community. The Des Moines Area Quilters Guild recently made a large donation of handiwork to help toward that goal. Several members of the Des Moines Guild delivered 397 quilts and 350...
Cribbage results from July 3
On July 3, a total of 11 players participated. Wayne Nicker got a 16, Allen Pierce got two 16s, Jane Barcus got three 16s and an 18, Chet Vaughan got a 17, Sandy Rumelhart played a 17, and Larry Gardnier got a 16 and a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage...
Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Speak Out About Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Big Announcement
Teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has formed quite a bond in recent years. While Iowa couldn't secure a national championship during their two consecutive championship game appearances, they still deserve a ton of credit for their success. Especially because Caitlin Clark and ...
Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Discusses Pipeline Project
(NAFB) A huge portion of a carbon pipeline project takes a step forward. Its service will provide a public convenience and necessity, according to the 507-page decision from the Iowa Utilities Board granting process approval for Summit Carbon Solutions. CEO Lee Blank says there is plenty of work still ahead.
Big Red In Attendance for Perry’s 4th of July Celebration
The Perry Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual 4th of July town celebration today. Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti notes that the day will be full of different activities for families to enjoy. The 4th of July Parade is kicking the festivities off at 10am, starting at East Perry Plaza, then going two miles along Willis Avenue before turning on West 3rd Street towards Pattee Park.
Reminder of Ordinances for Fireworks in Guthrie County
The Fourth of July may have passed, but some may still be celebrating with fireworks. Residents of the main towns in Guthrie County need to remember what their town’s ordinances are for fireworks. For Stuart, fireworks are allowed from June 1st to July 8th, and can only be lit on private property. Additionally, fireworks can only be shot off between the hours of 9am and 10pm, except for July 4th and the Saturdays and Sundays directly preceding and following the holiday, when they are allowed between 9am and 11pm for Stuart residents to remember. Guthrie Center and Panora both do not permit fireworks within city limits.
Replant a common theme in upper Midwest
Replanting has been a common occurrence in wet areas of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz said frequent rains in the northern part of the state are causing problems. “Wet conditions this spring caused planting timing to shift a little bit later than what we’ve seen the...
After a trial by fire, Jamison Patton is ready to make a splash for Iowa State football
Iowa State football sophomore defensive back Jamison Patton will tell you that playing 11 games and starting against Brigham Young as a true freshman was a bit of a surprise. "I was kind of thrown in there," Patton said. "I got there early and I was trying to learn things on the fly." ...
Mya Geffre of Ames and Drew Banks of Colo-NESCO are Ames Tribune Athletes of the Week
Mya Geffre of Ames and Drew Banks of Colo-NESCO are the Ames Tribune female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of June 24-30. Geffre homered twice for the Ames softball team during the week. During an 11-1 victory as part of a doubleheader split with Mason City on June 24 at Ames, Geffre homered once and drove in three runs. She also went deep during the 7-1 win over Fort Dodge on June 27.
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