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UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
Last Meet Me in Minburn Event Happening on Saturday
A fun summer series in Dallas County will be wrapping up on Saturday. The third and final Meet Me in Minburn concert is set to take place Saturday night at Meek Park in Minburn. Minburn Community Betterment Group Member Megan Cline mentions that Panora native Brick Imerman is performing, and shares about his unique style.
Clive police chief retires after decades of service
Clive Police Chief Michael Venema retired after almost 40 years of service in law enforcement. The city of Clive hosted an open house and retirement ceremony for Venema on Friday at the Clive Public Safety Center. Venema began his career in 1984 in Sterling, Ill., before spending 26 years at the police department in Davenport. He was appointed police chief for Clive in 2012. “Chief Venema has done an exceptional job leading the department and fostering strong partnerships with the community,” Clive Mayor John Edwards said in a prepared statement. “He has transformed the department and its mission of providing public safety, promoting community service and enhancing the quality of life for Clive residents.” Mark Rehberg was sworn in as Clive’s new chief of police during a city council meeting on July 25. Rehberg joined the Clive Police Department in 1999 and recently served as Clive police captain and operations commander. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a 2016 graduate of the 265th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
ISU study puts extremely high price on evolving hog virus
Iowa State University researchers estimate a viral disease cost the U.S. pork industry more than one-billion dollars each year between 2016 and 2020. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome or PRRS can be deadly for pigs, and it can reduce a sow’s ability to give birth to healthy piglets. Derald...
(Update) – 18 hogs die as the result of a tractor-trailer rollover in Guthrie County
(Adair, Iowa) – An accident early this (Wednesday) morning, north of Adair, resulted in the death of 18 hogs, some of which were badly injured and had to be put down by law enforcement. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright told KJAN News the accident happened at around 3:30-a.m. as the semi tractor trailer was heading west/southbound on White Pole Road. When the semi came to the intersection with Frontier Road, the driver slowed down, but didn’t get slowed-down enough to stop at the posted intersection. As he turned right onto Frontier Road, a load of about 160 fat hogs being taken to market, shifted, causing the trailer to tip over into the ditch, taking the semi cab with it.
Severe storms expected until Thursday
Expect several rounds of severe thunderstorms before things calm down on Thursday. A storm system currently over southeastern Iowa is moving southeast, and depending on how it develops, it could reach Central Indiana. Forecasters predict that the storm will most likely pass southwest of Indianapolis, but there is a chance...
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Iowa DNR has a new tool to report deer hemorrhagic disease outbreaks
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking hunters and landowners to report deer that died from a hemorrhagic disease outbreak via a new online reporting tool. DNR officials hope the tool will give them a better understanding of how the disease works as well as the impact of weather on the disease and […]
A Scott County Man Has Won $50,000 In The Lottery
A man from Buffalo, Iowa, won $50,000 after winning the top prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to Iowa Lottery authorities, Dale Miller bought his winning “$50,000 Super Crossword” ticket at the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up his prize on Friday,...
Iowa Hereford breeders to honor Tiernan at state fair
The late Eric Tiernan of Stuart is one of three longtime Hereford breeders to be honored by the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA) during the Iowa State Fair. In a ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA) will dedicate a custom-created barn quilt given in memory of Tiernan; Dan McFarland, Fredericksburg; and Ray Sorensen, Fontanelle. The event will take place at 3 p.m. on the west side of the Gammon Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, followed by an ice cream social in the Sheri Avis Horner Pavilion just north of the barn museum.
Top 50 Team Countdown (42-41): Elmwood-Murdock Volleyball & Martensdale-St. Marys Girls Basketball
(KMAland) -- Elmwood-Murdock volleyball and Martensdale-St. Marys girls basketball are the next two teams on the KMA Sports Top 50 Team Countdown. The 2024 Elmwood-Murdock volleyball season ended in a familiar spot, but the Knights' journey to Lincoln is what ultimately earned them a position on this list. Coach Nichole...