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Deere reports 300 more layoffs, this time of salaried workers
Deere & Co. said it will lay off nearly 300 employees at its Moline headquarters in a notice filed with the state Monday. The batch of layoffs comes after the tractor giant said earlier this month it would lay off nearly 600 workers across two factories in Iowa and one in Moline.
Scott County man takes home $50,000 lottery prize
BUFFALO, Iowa — A Buffalo, Iowa man won $50,000 after taking home the top prize in a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to officials with the Iowa Lottery, Dale Miller purchased his winning "$50,000 Super Crossword" ticket from the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up...
Evapotranspiration: How do crop fields impact the heat index?
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Have you ever noticed a change in humidity when stepping into a greenhouse? Or, on a hot day, feeling extra mugginess in the air while in a rural area? These can both be explained by a process called evapotranspiration. The definition is pretty simple when you...
Unexpected Armadillo Invasion Poses New Challenges for Iowa
Iowa is experiencing a strange invasion... No, it's not an actual extra-terrestrial, but it's something that sure does look like something from another world, the armadillo. When you think animals in Iowa, you are not even imagining an armadillo. You're probably picturing a cow or even a pig. However, experts...
Multiple rounds of severe storms for central Iowa Tuesday
Two rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted Central Iowa on Tuesday. The first round arrived with a complex of storms that moved into Western Iowa from Nebraska after 1 AM. This first round crossed the Metro around 2:45 AM. The second round of severe storms developed from storms that formed near Sioux Falls around 4 AM […]
New Alzheimer’s blood test in clinical trials
There’s breaking news in the world of Alzheimer’s research. A new blood test that’s currently in clinical trials is vastly more accurate than current testing for detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer’s. Jessica Duncan, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa chapter spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk about the remarkable development. […]
Midwest States, Missouri Valley Braces for 75 mph+ Damaging Winds Today
Des Moines, IA – Iowa, Missouri, and Western Illinois are on high alert today as severe weather, including winds exceeding 75 mph, is expected to hit the region. The National Weather Service has issued warnings across these states, urging residents to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. According to the...
Storm Lake Again Taking Part in National Night Out
Storm Lake will be among the communities celebrating “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 6th. “National Night Out” is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event allows public safety personnel and neighbors to unite under positive circumstances. 15 block parties will be...
Dyersville Farm Family Honored with Iowa’s 2024 Way We Live Award
The Recker family, a proud third-generation farming family from Dyersville, Iowa, has been recognized with the 2024 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. This award celebrates families who exemplify the values of hard work and a deep love for farming, qualities that the Reckers fully embody. Charlie...