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Iowa men’s wrestling roster set for shakeup on eve of fall semester
The first day of classes in Iowa City isn’t officially until tomorrow, and the opening day of the 2024-25 NCAA wrestling season not for another two-plus months after that. But here we are in late-August, and it sure seems like the Iowa men’s wrestling program is somewhere between ‘on the precipice’ and ‘smack dab in […] The post Iowa men’s wrestling roster set for shakeup on eve of fall semester appeared first on On3.
Lake Mills native and Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud dies
Former Lake Mills High School standout and Iowa State All-American Mike Stensrud died Friday at his home at the age of 68. Stensrud is considered one of the greatest defenders in Iowa State football history, helping the Cyclones earn bowl bids in 1977 (Peach Bowl) and 1978 (Hall of Fame Bowl), according to an announcement […] The post Lake Mills native and Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud dies appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Diocese of Sioux City priest charged with theft, fraud
ALGONA, Iowa (KCAU) — An Iowa priest affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City has been accused of misappropriating nearly $70,000 in funds. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Father Steven McLoud, 65, of Fort Dodge, has been charged with first-degree theft and first-degree fraudulent practices, both felonies.
A Homes For Iowa House Has Been Delivered To Glidden
The Homes for Iowa spec house has arrived in Glidden and is awaiting to be placed on the foundation to give another option for affordable housing in the community. Last spring, the Glidden City Council approved donating a lot in a subdivision that has sat vacant for 15 years to Region XII Council of Governments (COG) for a two-bedroom, one-bath home to be constructed and delivered to Glidden through the HFI program. This opportunity has been made possible through financial assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Workforce Housing Tax Credit program. The house will be placed on the foundation next week and hooked up to utilities. Once completed, the house will be available for purchase. Questions or interested buyers are asked to contact City Administrator Brooke Peterson for more information.
Charlene (Speed) Lamberti Establishes Charitable Fund to Benefit Community of Orient
ORIENT, Iowa – A native daughter of Orient and graduate of the school district is giving back to her hometown with the formation of a charitable fund. Charlene (Speed) Lamberti along with her husband, Donald, have formally announced the $1-million gift on Saturday, August 24, as part of the community’s Pumpkin Days celebration.
Dangerous heat kicks off new week, with storm threat returning for some
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Monday has a good chance of going down as the hottest day of 2024 as temperatures approach records. We will start out with already very warm and muggy conditions in eastern Iowa for Monday morning, with temperatures generally in the mid 70s. Dew points won’t be far behind, making for a sticky feel to the air. Skies are mostly clear in most cases, though some patchy areas of fog have developed for some. This is mostly in our northwest zone, and some favored low-lying areas elsewhere. Be prepared for changing visibility conditions at times during the morning commute.
Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon
The heat from this weekend will carry over to Monday prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning, which will go into effect early in the afternoon. The warning will prompt at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon and is expected to go through to 8 p.m. Monday night with temperatures reaching to around […] The post Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Unexpected Armadillo Invasion Poses New Challenges for Iowa
Iowa is experiencing a strange invasion... No, it's not an actual extra-terrestrial, but it's something that sure does look like something from another world, the armadillo. When you think animals in Iowa, you are not even imagining an armadillo. You're probably picturing a cow or even a pig. However, experts...
Safe Families for Children's Des Moines chapter hosts community resource fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new organization called Safe Families for Children wants to make sure students and their families have what they need to be successful as they return to school. On Saturday, the Safe Families for Children Des Moines chapter hosted its inaugural event called Inspire Hope....
MU, MDC offer free testing for oak diseases
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), will offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases in 2024. In a press release, Peng Tian, director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic on the MU campus, said,...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
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