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Weekly Log: Volunteers Help Keep Radio Stations On Air During Flood
As floodwaters inundated much of northwestern Iowa, volunteers helped sandbag to keep floodwaters out of Saga’s Spencer Radio Group, which includes KICD/1240, KMRR/104.9, and KICD-FM/107.7. The radio stations have been providing continuing coverage of the flood emergency, including daily live updates from the mayor. Former WHO/1040 (Des Moines) morning...
KLEM News for Friday, June 28
The Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center in Sioux Center today. The agency’s Garth MacDonald is a public relations officer for SBA. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is the lead agency for flood relief, and SBA offers assistance, too. Mac Donald says the Small Business Administration...
Iowans close to the Nebraska border, take up pickleball with Smash Park's new location
Iowans on the southwestern border of the state may want to check out the new Smash Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The entertainment venue popular for its pickleball courts and combination of food and recreation announced the opening of its new location in the La Vista suburb of Omaha in a news release on Thursday.
Bird Flu Now Found In 13 Sioux County Dairy Herds
(Sioux County) The bird flu outbreak in Iowa has led to 45 cases in poultry and 13 in dairy. Dairy exhibition cows in Iowa now must be tested for the flu before entering any shows. The Great Jones County Fair is preparing for the upcoming event, implementing testing and quarantine measures for dairy exhibitors. Despite the challenges, fair organizers are focused on creating a safe environment for all animals and participants. The new rules require additional preparation for 4H and FFA kids showing dairy cows, emphasizing the importance of finding state-accredited veterinarians.
North Iowa farmer goes from one weather extreme to another
A north Iowa farmer has gone from one weather extreme to another. April Hemmes of Hampton says last year her area received just 8 inches of rain the entire growing season. “And this year I had 8 inches of rain in the month of May, and we’re headed to about that much in June already with the big rains we’ve had lately. It’s just amazing.”
Iowa’s Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court said Friday the state’s strict abortion law is legal, telling a lower court to dissolve a temporary block on the law and allowing Iowa to ban most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy — before many women know they are pregnant.
Local Iowa high school baseball highlights and scores (6-27-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the local highlights and scores from our Iowa high school baseball games on June 27th, 2024: Harris-Lake Park 13, West Sioux 3 CB Lincoln 10, Le Mars 8 (Game 1 – Doubleheader) Le Mars 5, CB Lincoln 3 (Game 2 – Doubleheader) Akron-Westfield 6, Hinton 2 Gehlen Catholic […]
Governor and FEMA tour flooded NW Iowa
CHEROKEE, Iowa — Governor Reynolds led a walking tour of flood damage with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell in three northwest Iowa towns. The group flew in helicopters to Rock Valley, Cherokee, and Spencer. “I’m honored to have administrator Criswell from FEMA with us today to be on the ground just taking a look at the devastation […]
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