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‘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:
More severe storms expected Wednesday after stormy start
DES MOINES, Iowa – A morning round of storms dropped a lot of rain across central Iowa and another round of severe storms is expected again Wednesday night. Morning storms brought strong winds and hail. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported in Ottumwa and Melcher-Dallas. Norwalk saw several reports of gusts in the 50-55 […]
As the youngest population in Iowa, Latinos are finding success through education
Part of a series for the Des Moines Register's 175th anniversary that examines Iowa's past and future demographics. Gabby Guerra stood by the entrance of Jewett Hall on a recent Sunday afternoon, greeting the dozens of Latino families who came from all over Iowa to Drake University's campus. Even the intense heat was no match for Guerra's cheery voice and big smile as she welcomed parents and students armed with duffle bags, suitcases, fuzzy blankets and pillows....
217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
Champaign police are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. When the National Association of Black Journalists conference opens tomorrow, the Republican presidential nominee will be there. Over 70 people showed up at the oldest African American church in Champaign County on Sunday to attend a vigil for Sonya...
Twin Cities-area man takes plea deal on North Iowa gun crime
MASON CITY, Iowa – A plea deal is reached by a Minnesota man facing gun and drug charges in Cerro Gordo County. Anthony Michael Jungk, 36 of Brooklyn Park, MN, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a felon. Charges of person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons and possession of marijuana-1st offense will likely be dismissed when Jungk is sentenced, which is scheduled for August 26.
KLEM News for Wednesday, July 31
It will take a week to clean up the tree damage caused by the severe storm that struck Le Mars early Tuesday. Le Mars Fire Rescue Chief Dave Schipper says heavy rain and a sustained wind of some 52 miles per hour hit the city around midnight Tuesday. The strong wind lasted for 30 minutes, causing branches to crack and fall on every city block. Schipper says six power lines were downed by falling branches. The debris also disconnected power to eleven homes. Three homes suffered roof damage due to falling limbs and branches. Schipper said firefighters, city crews, and private contractors were out in force early Tuesday, working block to block to restore power, and to make streets passable by morning.
Construction projects at North Fork Whitewater Park, 1st Street
Work began Tuesday along the north side of the shoreline of the North Fork Whitewater Park, from the 1st Street bridge to the railroad bridge. The river will remain open and visitors will still have full river access. However, you are asked to stay away from the construction zone. The work is expected to last for the rest of the week.
Let's settle the debate, Iowans: At what temperature do you set your AC thermostat?
It's a simple question, but an age-old debate: At what temperature should the air conditioning be set? The hot Iowa summer has been upon us, and 97% of the state's households use air conditioning equipment to stay cool, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. With the heat index in Iowa and Des Moines...
Racehorse owners sue national organization over tax assessments in Iowa
(Des Moines, Iowa) – Two racehorse owners at Polk County’s Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are suing the national nonprofit horseracing organization that collects taxes and fees from owners. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports Joseph A. Kelly of Des Moines, a thoroughbred racehorse owner who owns three horses that race at Prairie Meadows, and Douglas L. Anderson of Arkansas, who owns two horses that race at Prairie Meadows, are suing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. HISA is a nonprofit corporation based in Lexington, Kentucky, to which the federal government has delegated the power to assess taxes and fees against all trainers, owners, breeders, jockeys, racetracks, veterinarians, and other people by a state racing commission.
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