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As flooding continues in the Midwest, western Corn Belt farmers grapple with submerged fields
CENTERVILLE, S.D. - At Tim Ostrem's farm near Centerville, South Dakota, a total of 225 acres of soybeans are completely underwater. Ostrem farms along the Vermillion River bottom. "Anybody that had river bottom ground this year has lost it all," he said. Flood waters have been sweeping their way across...
Driftless Water Defenders Go on the Offensive in Iowa
Now, Edgerton is organizing in Decorah again, but this time to preserve water quality in the Driftless area of the Midwest. On June 15, Edgerton helped greet the crowd of 100 people who attended the kickoff event for the Driftless Water Defenders, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit that plans to organize and educate citizens, and to litigate around water quality issues in Iowa’s Driftless area.
Forecast: Humidity and Storm Chances Return, and a Look at Rivers
It’s been a fantastic weekend across central Iowa, with temperatures cooling and dewpoints dropping into the 50’s. The respite from the rain has been welcome, especially in flood-ravaged areas. Monday will continue the cool and mostly dry trend, with only a few spotty showers expected in the afternoon and evening. On Tuesday, all of that […]
Looks Like Another Minnesota Fireworks Show is Cancelled
With the 4th of July just around the corner, everyone is super excited for a day off. Yeah, you thought I was going to say fireworks. ;0 People are excited about that as well. Unfortunately, flooding has already canceled one huge 4th of July event. Sadly, word just got out that another huge fireworks display has also been canned for the upcoming holiday.
Iowa communities begin the rebuilding process after historic, catastrophic flooding
DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after catastrophic flooding began to submerge much of the western half of the state, some communities have begun rebuilding, while others remain underwater. Some parts of Pottawattamie County are still dealing with high water levels and flooding. On Sunday, Riverside Park in Council...
Federal Help Available for Locally Flood Damaged Areas
Governor Kim Reynolds and the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency surveyed flood damage in Rock Valley, Spencer, and Cherokee on Thursday. They saw homes with foundations caved in by high water levels on the Little Sioux River. Five counties are approved for individual assistance from FEMA under a Presidential Disaster Declaration, while nine counties qualify for federal help to rebuild flooded infrastructure. Cherokee County is not one of them, but Reynolds says that could change as more information is turned in.
Two Eastern Iowa Women Both Win Top Prizes In Scratch Off Games
I really want to win the lottery one of these days. Even if it's a simple $5. It just sounds like the excited I need and you probably need too. Two women in Iowa not only have the feeling of winning money from the Iowa Lottery but the feeling of winning a lot of money.
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.
Nothing Runs Like A Deere… To Mexico! American Workers Facing Job Cuts At John Deere
MOLINE, IL – John Deere, the leading global seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced significant layoffs across its Midwest plants. Around 610 production staff in Illinois and Iowa will be affected by the end of the summer. Impact on Illinois and Iowa Plants. The company is set...
People visit Linn County Fair on final day
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Fair wrapped up its final day on June 30, at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City. “It’s a lot of fun, it’s a nice day out today and there is a lot of things to do and I’ve had a lot of fun.” said Adalynn Donaldson who was visiting with family.
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