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5-year-old girl walked away from school in the middle of the day, parent says
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A parent said his 5-year-old daughter walked away from her elementary school only to be found by a stranger. “What happened to my family today is an atrocity that should not happen to anyone in the school district,” John Thompson told the Cedar Rapids Community School District during Monday night’s meeting.
Fall 2024 Dubuque Wedding & Bridal Expo set for September at Steeple Square
DUBUQUE, IA — The Fall 2024 Dubuque Wedding & Bridal Expo is headed to theSteeple Square Event Centeron Sunday, September 22nd. The expo will host50+ exhibitors ranging from Attire (men's and women’s Formal wear & Casual wear, including shoes and accessories), Jewelry, Salon & Spas, Planning/Coordination, Venues, Catering, Bakery/Desserts, Florists, Decor, Photography, Videography, Photo Booths, Dj's, Hotels, Favors & Gifts, Wineries/Breweries, Officiant's, Entertainment and more.
Midwest Health Clinic Opens in New Location on September 3
On September 3, Midwest Health Clinic will open in its new location in the Midwest Medical Center expansion. Patients will now use the new, canopied South Entrance to access clinic providers and rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy). Two added bonuses on September 3: Galena Roasters Bistro...
Vernon County hosts Bright Horizons Statewide Recovery Exercise at Viroqua City Hall Community Room
VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County is hosting the 2024 Bright Horizon Recovery Exercise. over the course of four weeks. The scenario for the exercise centered on heavy flooding affecting 31 counties and tribal nations across the state. Thousands of homes, businesses, and farms are damaged or destroyed by floodwaters.
Southeast Minnesota Small Town Shooting Suspect Captured in Iowa
Le Roy, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Mower County say the suspect in a shooting reported earlier this week was captured in Iowa. The shooting occurred on Tuesday night and the suspect was apprehended about 24 hours later. He was seen with a gun a little over 13hours after the shooting, authorities say.
Main Street Index Reports Iowa’s Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It’s the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. University Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest region’s Rural Main Street Economic Index fell to 40-point-nine for August, showing negative growth. Farmland prices are falling, and agriculture equipment sales and farm exports are down. One bright spot for rural Iowa is that Iowa remains stronger, holding at 51-point-six. Any number over 50 indicates growth.
Landus Expands its Service Offerings with the Acquisition of Wickman Chemical
(Des Moines) Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, today announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the Southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm and empowering our farmers with the tools they need to succeed.
Iowa AEAs see 429 fewer staff as school year begins, Democratic lawmakers say
Iowa Democratic lawmakers released a report Thursday showing there has been a reduction of more than 400 staff at Iowa’s Area Education Agencies for this school year in the wake of a new law making changes to the system of agencies. AEAs are the entities that provide special education support and other services to Iowa’s […]
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