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Young Iowa leaders visit Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some of the very ambitious rising High School seniors in the American Legion Auxiliary aren’t even old enough to vote, but that’s not stopping them from diving headfirst into the civic process. “Being in Washington with the American Legion Auxiliary has been one of...
Iowa: Revenues down but still good at Catfish Bend Casino for 2024, GM says
Iowa: Revenues down but still good at Catfish Bend Casino for 2024, GM says. Catfish Bend Casino revenues for 2024 are down compared to last year, but members of the Southeast Iowa Regional Riverboat Commission (SIRRC) learned during their meeting Tuesday afternoon that the dip in revenues doesn’t mean the business is doing poorly.
Iowa's 1st participant in world's toughest horse race bids farewell ahead of Mongolia trip
A big send-off party was held in Central City on Thursday night for Cedar Rapids firefighter Shelby Van Weelden, who is one of about 40 international riders and the first Iowan ever chosen to participate in what some say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world: the Mongol Derby.
Wednesday’s Iowa High School State Baseball Scores
At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved. LOCAL NEWS. (State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil...
Local Youth Helps Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa in the Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
(Ames, Iowa) The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching, and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. According to the press release, Claire Pellet of Atlantic has joined the...
Iowa Woman Makes First Court Appearance On Aggravated Grand Theft Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) — An Iowa woman accused of stealing one-point-seven-eight million dollars of state money intended for foster children made her first court appearance Thursday in Pierre. Lonna Carroll is charged with two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Magistrate Judge Margo Northrup granted Carroll’s request for a court appointed attorney. Attorney General Marty Jackley asked Northrup to impose a restriction on how much Carroll can spend…
Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture – making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur. Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems and installing new tile...
NextEra considers restarting Iowa nuclear plant amid rising demand for carbon-free energy
NextEra is looking at restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, CEO John Ketchum said. The Duane Arnold plant ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service. Demand for nuclear power is growing as the tech sector and utilities scramble for carbon-free energy. NextEra Energy is considering restarting...
Iowa high school softball state tournament: Valley, Pleasant Valley to face off in 5A championship
FORT DODGE — A short stretch of inclement weather certainly didn’t rain on Valley’s parade. The top-seeded Tigers – playing No. 5 Ankeny in the Class 5A softball state tournament semifinal – knew a thing or two about rain delays. ...
Iowa Parents – Think Twice Before Posting Your Kids’ Back-to-School Photos
Very soon, kids across our neighborhoods will scramble out of bed, bleary-eyed but excited, well some of them. Others will be bleary-eyed and complain about getting up and how going to bed earlier wouldn’t help. Or, maybe that’s just me this morning. Backpacks will be filled with new supplies, breakfasts gulped down between last-minute shoe tying and tooth brushing, and jackets will be zipped up against the morning chill. Who are we kidding, jackets are zipped if you’re lucky. It’s not all that far away,
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