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Extreme heat, overnight storms in the forecast this week
DES MOINES, IOWA — Early morning rain on Monday is just the start of a week of volatile weather in Central Iowa. The weather will vary from hot and humid daytime conditions to storm potential in the overnights to early mornings. A Heat Advisory goes into effect at 1 PM Monday for the southern 2 […]
Iowa rainfall totals: Parts of the state drenched by Sunday's storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Numerous thunderstormsdumped heavy rain over parts of central Iowa Sunday. Video above: See when more storms could arrive this week. Here's a look at some of the totals as of Monday morning:. Dayton: 5.50 inches. Indianola: 4.75. Melcher-Dallas: 4.48. Grinnell: 4.00. Marshalltown: 3.59. Story City:...
'Tough, smart, kind, empathy:' Andy Beshear praises Kamala Harris at Iowa Democratic event
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear helped rally Iowa Democrats at their biggest fundraiser of the year Saturday night, less than a week after President Joe Biden dramatically upset the 2024 election cycle by ending his reelection campaign and throwing his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Beshear, who delivered the keynote address at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice Celebration, is among the politicians reportedly being vetted as a potential running mate...
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Watch Them Devotin' Full Time to Floatin': Countryside Community Theatre's “The Little Mermaid,” at the North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium through August 4
Ten miles from the Mississippi River, the peaceful, corn-stippled town of Eldridge escaped the floods. Yet it is currently awash by the undersea explosion of music, color, joy, laughter, and drama that is Disney's The Little Mermaid, which is being produced by Countryside Community Theatre at the North Scott High School Auditorium.
Mother of 4-year-old killed by Macomb officer dismayed at lack of charges
Macomb, Ill. (KHQA) — The mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed at the decision not to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed her son. Keianna Miller, the mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed and disappointed that authorities have declined to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed Terrell on March 16, 2024.
Oswego man identified in deadly fall at Starved Rock State Park, LaSalle County coroner says
A father died after falling at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.The incident was reported about 4:30 p.m. at Illinois Canyon in the park. Police remained on the scene into Saturday evening.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAlbert Cramer, 38, of Oswego was identified as the man who died, according to the LaSalle County coroner.Cramer is survived by his four daughters, two granddaughters and his wife of 10 years.What caused the fall was not immediately clear, and ABC7 Chicago is working to find out more about the victim.Authorities said no foul play is suspected in his death.
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipient Spencer Jack
The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau® Foundation is proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Due to the generosity of the Twomey Family Foundation, memorials in honor of loved ones, support from our members and area businesses, and fundraising efforts, the Foundation can assist nineteen applicants this year in furthering their education in agriculture. Each of this year’s recipients will receive a total of $1,300 for the 2024-25 academic year.
Armadillos slowly making their way north, Iowa DNR reports
DES MOINES, Iowa — The nine-banded armadillo, a species not commonly seen in Iowa, is gradually making its way north, according to recent data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Armadillos have been spotted in Keota and Marshall County. "Armadillos are not something that's new to Iowa," said...
Missouri, Iowa Under Heat Advisory: 110° Heat Wave Expected Tuesday Afternoon
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is bracing for an intense heat wave as temperatures are expected to soar to 110° on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a heat advisory for much of Southwest and Central Iowa and parts of Northern Missouri. According to the...
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...