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Advance Tickets to Clay County Fair
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Advance gate admission tickets to the 2024 Clay County Fair are now available. You can purchase them for $8 – with a savings of $4 – if purchased before September 7th. Gate tickets can be purchased online at www.claycountyfair.com; in person at the...
Iowa DNR holds meeting in Cherokee on deer population
Up in northwest Iowa, there's a restrictive harvest of deer for a while. Officials say that after conversations with people at the meetings, there may be discussion of lifting those restrictions if there's a good balance.
Iowa Nice: Stranger restores Spencer family's Blackstone grill after flood
SPENCER, Iowa — Even after all of the severe weather this year, Iowa Nice is still alive and well. Spencer resident Casey Johnson put her family's Blackstone grill on the curb after it was damaged by the extreme flooding in northwest Iowa last month. She says a couple of gentlemen asked her if they could take it and restore it.
Hull Fareway Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Hull, Iowa – Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for their much-anticipated new store located at the southwest corner of Highway 18 and Division Street in Hull. The 10,600 square foot store provides for a full-service butcher counter, an impressive grocery selection, with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties, and locally sourced items, in addition to a variety of craft beer, fine wines, and top-shelf spirits.
Two business professors hired at Dordt University
Two business professors have been hired at Dordt University. Brenda Zylstra, J.D. will serve as Assistant Professor of Business, and Dr. Brian Hoekstra will return to Dordt as Professor of Business. Zylstra has practiced law in the Siouxland area for more than 25 years. She also served as the corporate...
Mexican restaurant opens Friday on Phillips Avenue
After several test runs with faithful followers, including one tonight, BibiSol opens Friday in downtown Sioux Falls. The modern Mexican restaurant at 219 S. Phillips Ave. features farm-to-table ingredients and an indigenous technique for processing dried corn into masa to make tortillas, empanadas and other items on the menu. Those...
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Iowa high school state softball tournament: Predicting the champions in each class
It's put up or shut up time, folks. The state softball tournament will be held July 22-26 in Fort Dodge, where five champions will be crowned. Ankeny Centennial (5A), Winterset (4A), Williamsburg (3A), Regina Catholic (2A) and North Linn (1A) walked away with titles last year. In our predictions, we...
Award-winning Iowa gardening programs provide timely resources for growers
When gardeners have questions – they can get answers – thanks to two popular gardening resources offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio. “Garden Variety” is the name of a Public Radio podcast based on the Horticulture Day program that runs on Fridays,...
Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of...
UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Two years in, staffing troubles still dog Iowa 988 call center
This week marks the second anniversary of the launch of 988, the national hotline for mental health emergencies. A report by the mental health advocacy organization Inseparable finds 87-percent of Iowa’s calls are being answered by in-state call centers, which is near the 90-percent goal. Emily Blomme is the...
Tense Moments for Paullina Thursday
A large law enforcement presence went to Paullina Thursday Morning. Shortly before 10 am, O’Brien County officials received a call from an individual claiming to have shot another person and said they would commit further acts of violence against other individuals and law enforcement. Law enforcement responded to the 4500 block of Red Wood Ave., northeast of Paullina. Precautions were made for nearby homes and businesses, and Mill Creek campground was evacuated.
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