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More Des Moines storms possible Tuesday. Earlier rounds left 15,000 power outages
At least two rounds of severe weather moved through the Des Moines metro area on Tuesday and more could be on the way, the National Weather Service said. Des Moines will continue to see storms throughout most of Tuesday Additional showers and storms continued to track through western and west central Iowa late Tuesday...
Iowa HWY 141 Garage Sale Will Be Held Friday & Saturday
A huge annual garage sale is happening across many cities in the state of Iowa later this week. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale will be occurring all day on Friday and Saturday as it runs from Sloan to Grimes. There are several towns within Dallas County that the sale will pass through including Perry, Dawson, Bouton, and Woodward.
Authorities Seek Driver Of Pickup That Rear-Ended Cement Truck Near Ireton
Ireton, Iowa — The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 10 and Eagle Avenue, one mile north of Ireton on Friday afternoon. Authorities say 19-year-old Miguel Mario of Sioux Center was driving a 2013 Kenworth cement truck southbound...
Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures
On his farm near Gowrie, Iowa, Larry Alliger walked toward a row of low-roofed hog barns. He buys piglets from Colorado with his son, and between both of their operations, he said they can have around 20,000 pigs on hand. They sell them to Tyson Foods through marketing contracts. "We...
NW Iowa Woman Injured in One Vehicle Crash
–A Northwest Iowa woman suffered minor injuries following a one-vehicle accident just west of Algona Friday morning. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Department, 23-year-old Devan Faye Demory of Hartley was driving westbound on County Road B40 in a 2018 Ford Explorer just before 10:30 AM Friday. As Demory was approaching the intersection with 80th Avenue, her vehicle took a hard left and went down into the south ditch.
Opportunity Scholarships group sees interest in families from Fremont to Scottsbluff
Much has been said and written about Nebraska Legislative Bill 753, the Opportunity Scholarships Act, that passed with supermajority support in the spring of 2023. I’d like to present a perspective about the legislation based upon actual experience as the leader of an organization implementing the program in partnership with thousands of parents. Our organization, […]
Last Chance To Save $25 When Purchasing A Ticket For MSCR Downtown Harvest Party
Individuals wishing to attend Main Street Coon Rapids’s (MSCR) Downtown Harvest Party but also wishing to save a little money need to register by Wednesday to receive an early bird pricing discount. After July 31, tickets will still be available until the end of Aug. for the community celebration and a fundraising opportunity for the MSCR business grant program. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the second biannual Downtown Harvest Party will kick off in the downtown district of Coon Rapids, featuring a multi-course meal from local chefs, along with live music from Neva Alden. Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraising event will support the MSCR Business Startup and Expansion Grants to continue encouraging new or expanding existing businesses to promote economic growth in the community. Again, those interested in attending the Downtown Harvest Party on Sept. 14 can register by scanning the QR code or visiting the link included below. Registration for $25 off a ticket is due by Jul. 31, with regular sign-up ending on Aug. 30.