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IndyCar spotter with Iowa ties has heart set on RAGBRAI as retirement looms
NEWTON — Clay Filson, the spotter for Graham Rahal's No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing entry, loves anything with a motor. And whether it's a human-powered bicycle or motorcycles and cars raging with horsepower, Filson wants to tinker with it. In 2008 Filson rode the 38th edition of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride...
Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
Do Not Approach Illinois 10 Most Wanted, All Considered Dangerous
Everyone would like to think they're a superhero, but this is one instance where you need to understand how dangerous real life can be. Law enforcement in Illinois has issued a warning about the 10 most wanted fugitives that should not be approached as they are all to be considered armed and dangerous.
Iowa commission sets timeline for Cedar Rapids gaming license applications
Iowa commission sets timeline for Cedar Rapids gaming license applications. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved a timeline for Linn County’s application for a gaming license. This marks the third attempt to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids. Story continues below. Developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, P2E, alongside...
‘Suspicious death’ under investigation in Canton
CANTON (25News Now) - The death of a person found in a Canton home Saturday afternoon is what Canton Police and other law enforcement agencies are calling a “suspicious death.”. Canton Police said officers and emergency responders were called to a medical emergency at a house in the 100...
Iowa State Fair To Add New Celebrity Butter Sculptures This Year
Iowa is honoring some celebs in the best Iowa way. A butter cow is a staple for both Iowa and Illinois State Fairs. Last year, the internet had a collective meltdown over "Buttergate", when it was found out that not all of the Illinois State Fair's butter cow is indeed butter. The scandal.
Weather Alert: Northeastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin Sunday Morning
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Early morning showers and thunderstorms are set to kick off Sunday across northeastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. Residents should prepare for gusty winds and possible severe weather, particularly in the yellow-shaded areas highlighted by the National Weather Service. According to the US National...
Iowa Has One Of the Worst Economies in the Country?
According to Dictionary, the definition of economy is "the complex of activities related to the consumption, production, and trade of goods and services, as an ongoing functioning system." Regarding the consumption, production, and trading of goods and services, supposedly Iowa's economy is ranked one of the worst in the country,...
Neosho native assists Iowa flood victims as Red Cross volunteer
KSNF/KODE — A Neosho native has spent the past couple of weeks assisting those impacted by the recent flooding in western Iowa. Kim Mailes lived in Neosho for more than 65 years, and has been the volunteer public affairs manager for the American Red Cross since 2020. Several weeks...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
Kim Reynolds says over 30,000 students approved for education savings accounts next year
Gov. Kim Reynolds said more than 30,000 Iowa private school students have been approved for state-funded education savings accounts to pay their tuition and fees for the upcoming school year. "We’re over 30,000 students that will be participating in the school-choice program," Reynolds said Friday afternoon at The Family Leader's...
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