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Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Labor Day Weekend Fishing is Rated Good
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind...
Le Mars Football continues to raise the standard with plenty of new faces
Le Mars Community football had a wonderful offseason leading to excitement around the Bulldogs heading into the new season. Whether it was a 7-on-7 competition, an open field, or working out in the weight room, the players were there and putting the work in. Le Mars head coach Ken Vigdal says that work will pay dividends in the long run.
Walls May Need Attention at the Winnebago County Jail
The Winnebago County Jail is in its seventh year of existence. It replaced a jail with a number of issues that have since been resolved and turned into an apartment complex in downtown Forest City. The current jail on the other hand is experiencing typical and very minor structural issues which are being addressed before they become problematic. Winnebago County Sheriff Steve Hepperly described what he is seeing.
2 Days, 1 Win for Perry Football
The Perry offense erupted for the most points since 2017 as the Bluejays defeated Des Moines Hoover 35-21 in the resumption of Thursday weather interrupted game. The game started Friday with 3:57 to go in the second quarter as Perry led 28-21. What happened Thursday night. The 20 hour delay...
This late-night food truck is the go-to for Des Moines' restaurant workers
Late-night eats in Des Moines are scarce, but a creative food truck is filling that gap by only serving customers after 9pm. Why it matters: 2nd Ave. Sandwich food truck at Beechwood Lounge has become a go-to spot for Des Moines' restaurant staff when they clock out. State of play:...
Gilbert school board, district staff discuss tightening cellphone policy
A new cellphone policy may be coming to the Gilbert Community School District. A work session was held Monday night with school board members and district staff to discuss the district's current policy, how students use their cellphones and whether the district should consider a stricter policy. Troy Banning, director of community...
Former Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers speaks publicly on gambling investigation for first time
© Copyright 2024, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. COUNCIL BLUFFS – Iowa Western Community College quarterback Hunter Dekkers walked into a meeting room at the football team's offices Thursday and grabbed a seat at a table. ...
Jefferson Man Sentenced to Probation For Not Claiming a Jackpot Due to Owing the State Money
A Jefferson man was recently sentenced to probation for a May incident. According to court documents, 36-year-old Jeremy Andrews pled guilty to an aggravated misdemeanor for third degree fraudulent practices. He had a two year prison sentence suspended and was placed on probation for two years with the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. The probation sentence was to run consecutively with another case where he was sentenced to serve 20 days in the Greene County Jail after being convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor for driving while barred.
Grand Junction Was in the Limelight With Inaugural Channel Seed Customer Appreciation Event Wednesday Night
An augural event that was held in Grand Junction Wednesday night brought hundreds of people to the downtown area. Channel Seed Field Service Representative Savannah Lyons tells Raccoon Valley Radio the Channel Customer Appreciation event was hosted by Dustin Fouch of Fouch Agriservice, where between 1,500 and 2,000 Channel customers from 14 states attended. She says the program started at 4:30pm inside the Fouch Agriservice buildings on Main Street with speakers that presented information on agriculture-related topics, then the musical acts of Levi Riggs, followed by the country band legend of Blackhawk took the stage at night.
One Person Killed, Three Others Injured in Palo Alto County Accident
(Palo Alto Co.) One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Palo Alto County Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 32-year-old Desiree Angela Sternhagen, of Janesville, Minnesota, was driving a 2013 Kia southbound on 480th Avenue and failed to stop and yield at the intersection with 370th Street. 34-year-old Mathia Kay Nieves, of Emmetsburg, was driving a 2018 Mitsubishi westbound on 370th Street and was struck in the passenger side by the Kia.
Reminder: Dallas County Closures for Labor Day
With the Labor Day holiday happening on Monday, many businesses in Dallas County will not be open. According to the City of Perry, City Hall, the Perry Water Works Office, the Perry Public Library, and the McCreary Community Building (MCB) will not be open on Monday. However, the MCB will still have the 24-Hour Fitness Room available for people 18 years or older to use. In relation to the holiday, Monday’s Perry City Council meeting is moving to Tuesday at 6pm in the Towncraft Building, 1122 Willis Avenue, in Perry.
Reminder: RVTV Coming to Perry for Labor Day
A reminder for the Perry community to show their team spirit with a citywide event on Monday. RVTV is coming to Perry on Labor Day and Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti notes that the day will begin at 11am on Willis Avenue. Pasutti highlights that the bulk of the entertainment is set to happen between 3-10pm, revealing that the Perry Youth Football Team has a fun incentive for people.
Racist Flyers at Library Lead to Arrest
The Hampton man arrested for leaving racist flyers at Hispanic owned businesses has been charged with doing something similar at the Cedar Falls Library. On August 13th Cedar Falls Police were called to the library after staff found the flyers on shelves and in a book written in Spanish. The flyers were made to resemble a hunting license and read, in part, “Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit. No Bag Limit. Tagging Not Required. Trump 2024. Police believe 38 year old Daniel Embree designed and photocopied the flyers. He was charged with 3rd degree Harassment. In the Hampton case he was charged with eight counts of 2nd degree Harassment and one count of Trespass With Intent to Commit a Hate Crime. The Iowa GOP has condemned the flyers.
Machinery Pete Uncovers Unique Pattern With Late-Model Planters
The Phil Rensink farm estate auction in Hospers, Iowa, during early August left me with three main takeaways for the direction of used farm machinery. Used hay equipment in good condition is selling strong. On Aug. 1, a 2022 Rollbelt 560 Special Crop Plus round baler that had made 1,810 bales sold in Solen, N.D., for $53,975. It marked a record-high price for a New Holland round baler sold at auction. Turns out, its status would only last a day. During the Rensink sale, a 2021 New Holland Rollbelt 560 Specialty Crop Plus round baler that had only made 102 bales sold for $56,000.
ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC SET FOR RIVERSIDE PARK
A SIOUXLAND TRADITION HONORING OUR WORKFORCE WILL ONCE AGAIN TAKE PLACE ON LABOR DAY MONDAY. CRAIG LEVINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 231 SAYS IT’S TIME FOR THE 121ST ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC:. PICNIC4 OC…….AGAIN THIS WEEK. :17. PART OF THE TRADITION IS SPEECHES...
Valley high school football beats Southeast Polk, led by Zay Robinson's clutch plays
Zay Robinson enjoyed a stellar return to the football field on Friday night. In Valley's 2024 Iowa high school football season-opening game against reining back-to-back-to-back state champion Southeast Polk, the Iowa State football commit caught a go-ahead touchdown with 30 seconds left before securing his team's 20-17 victory with an interception on the...
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