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Recycling Update From Jefferson City Administrator
It has been less than one month since the city of Jefferson switched to a new recycling system and one city official is weighing in on the progress. City Administrator Scott Peterson says the first week of single stream recycling was an overall success. “And we know that the response...
Information Sought in Accident/Corn Damage
Authorities are seeking information on a vehicle accident near Maurice. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the accident occurred on Harrison Avenue just north Maurice, when sometime on Sunday morning, a silver vehicle traveling southbound on Harrison Avenue went into the east ditch and into a cornfield. The vehicle backed out of the corn to the ditch, then re-entered the cornfield and drove through several hundred feet of standing corn before leaving the area.
Perry Area Emergency Food Council receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
Perry Area Emergency Food Council recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their third-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. These funds will be deployed to address hunger and food assistance. “We are incredibly appreciative of First Interstate’s generosity and...
Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, AG Brenna Bird give nominating speeches at RNC
Iowa Republicans played important roles during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday. Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the nomination of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump’s running […] The post Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, AG Brenna Bird give nominating speeches at RNC appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
When Iowa’s extreme heat will give way to severe storms Monday
IOWA — A deep ridge of high pressure and hot temperatures has been firmly in place over the Central US and here in Iowa. As the ridge sinks further south today and tonight, storm chances will increase for Iowa as storms move along the top of that ridge and across our state. This weather pattern […]
Des Moines police identify suspect arrested in Sunday shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man was booked into Polk County Jail Monday morning after police say he shot and injured a person Sunday night. Des Moines police said a shooting happened Sunday night on the Southwest Ninth Street River Bridge. One person was injured, and the suspected shooter was detained, police say.
Severe storms with tornadoes whip through Midwest, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana, Monday downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Des Moines, Iowa, as storms rolled through Monday afternoon and into the night. Des Moines police were responding to calls about utility poles that had apparently snapped in two. ...
Volunteers unite under Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council during crises
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa is no stranger to severe weather, having experienced the 2008 floods, the 2020 derecho and most recently the devastating tornado in Greenfield. During these tough times, hundreds of volunteers come together to lend a helping hand, making a significant impact. The Iowa Disaster Human...
Balloonfest Awards Given Following Event at Lake Red Rock
Several awards were presented for the 13th Annual Lake Red Rock Balloonfest. The 1st Place Winner is Brad Craig, sponsored by Hy-Vee Knoxville / Pella, the 2nd Place Winner is Joe Seymour, sponsored by Links Bos Landen Hotel & Suites of Pella, and the 3rd Place Winner is Gary Haynes, sponsored by Big Timber Barn Company, and the winner of the Edward Jones Cup Race is Brad Craig. All of the awards were presented by Matt Kissinger, representative of Edward Jones.
Pella Students Selected to All-State Show Choir
Twelve Pella High School students were selected from the Acapella program to participate in the Iowa Choral Directors Association All-State Choir. Leah Boualavong – Soprano (Alternate) Abbie Brand – Soprano. Eric Buckingham – Tenor (Alternate) Bensen Foster – Tenor. Joeley Helle – Soprano. Evan Johnston...
Pella City Council to Hold Public Hearings for Developments, Extensive Policy and Planning Session Tonight
The Pella City Council will hold a pair of public hearings for developments at their meeting this evening. The agenda includes ordinances and resolutions for a proposed EPCON Residential Urban Renewal Plan and for the Prairie Ridge West Planned Unit Development. Other actions include approval of a contract for West 9th Street Improvements, setting a public hearing date for a proposed development agreement with Courtyards Land Holding, LLC, and an access easement agreement with Kwik Trip. Policy and planning will include several topics for discussion, including a pickleball partnership request with Central College, a plan to move forward with either renovated or new soccer fields, an update about the South Central Regional Airport Agency, the demolition of the old Second Christian Reformed Church building, and a City Council norms procedure.
National Balloon Classic Tickets Available
Tickets are on sale for the 2024 National Balloon Classic, running July 26th-August 3rd. Discounted tickets are available online now and will raise in price once the event begins, and can be printed off or saved digitally through a mobile device that will be scanned at the gate. No tickets will be sold at the gate. KNIA Radio will provide updates on the National Balloon Classic each day of the nine-day event, sponsored by Country Propane, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing.
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