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Spencer Teachers Were Surprised with an Ambulance Full of Toys
Spencer IA, (Northwest Iowa Now)- Spencer Community Schools Teachers were surprised with an ambulance full of toys from Spencer Hospital First Responders and staff. from Spencer Hospital along with First Responders of Children’s Foundation during their Back-to-School Bash. Beth Henningson with Spencer Hospital told Northwest Iowa Now that they...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
Massage therapist with ‘forged’ license is awarded a legitimate state license
An Iowa woman accused of practicing massage therapy in Iowa for more than two years without a license has been awarded a new license by the state. The Iowa Massage Therapy Board recently charged Gina Rooks of southeast Iowa with practicing without a license; knowingly making deceptive or untrue representations in the practice of massage […]
Quilts of Valor gifted to six veterans
LE MARS — Six veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor during a ceremony on the last day of the Plymouth County Fair. The presentation was made before the annual 4:30 p.m., fair auction, and due to rain, was moved to Century Hall from its original Pioneer Village Stage location.
Sioux Falls Now Under Excessive Heat Warning Sunday
The National Weather Service has upgraded the previously issued Heat Advisory for much of eastern South Dakota, to an Excessive Heat Warning. The Warning includes Sioux Falls and parts of Iowa and Minnesota for Sunday afternoon and evening (August 25, 2024). Hot temperatures and high humidity are in the forecast...
‘Not disciplinary in nature’: Norfolk police chief, captain placed on administrative leave
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - The Norfolk police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave, the city announced Friday. Details are limited, but the city said Police Chief Don Miller and Captain Chad Reiman’s administrative leave is “not disciplinary in nature, nor should it be interpreted as a pre-judgment of any kind.”
Big Scoop: Ice Cream Giant Plans $425M New York Expansion
Trucking companies can anticipate new opportunities as Wells Enterprises invests $425 million to expand its New York plant. Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states. . To subscribe to Transport Topics, visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/tt-subscribe.html.
Storm cleanup costly for Iowa ministry
AMES, Iowa — For GoServ Global Ministries, based in Ankeny and Albert City, the spring season has been a costly one when it comes to serving people with damaged or destroyed homes. A record number of tornados and several floods hit Iowa between April and June. The ministry shares...
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