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Developer Proposing Two New Hotels In Port of Dubuque
An Iowa developer has interest in building two new Marriott branded hotels in the Port of Dubuque. The Dubuque City Council has announced they will be meeting in special session tomorrow evening at 5 o’clock to set a public hearing for next month on a proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Kinseth Hospitality Company.
There’s something in the Cedar Falls Water
Hanna Golf’s Jared Doerfler, the second golf manufacturer from northern Iowa to be featured on this page in 2024, risked everything to build beautiful putters. Strange mechanical noises interrupt the conversation as Jared Doerfler talks about the genesis of Hanna Golf. He’s milling putters on a Haas-built CNC machine that are giving the University of Northern Iowa grad a new lease on life, and the process doesn’t stop for phone calls.
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Bridge construction updates, other projects of interest; travel reminders regarding back to school & Labor Day weekend
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (8/15/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. He also reminded listeners about students going back to school and the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Southwest Iowa Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all of southwest Iowa until 1:00 a.m. on Friday. Thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening and then move across Iowa overnight. Some storms may be severe with large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rain, and a few tornadoes, all possible, especially over southwest Iowa.
Iowa begins distributing awards for disaster housing assistance program
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that the award process is beginning for Iowa homeowners with properties damaged or destroyed by recent floods and tornadoes. Reynolds said in July that more than 5,000 Iowa homes were impacted by extreme weather systems that hit the state in recent months — the most severe being tornadoes that hit […]
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed in August 2022 by […]
Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
Technology experts say Iowa business owners need to prepare for consumer data protection law January 1
URBANDALE, Iowa — A stroll down the aisles of Electronic Asset Security is like taking a trip back in time. “We’ve got everything from first generation items coming in from many, many years ago to brand new items that have broken and can’t be used anymore,” co-owner Nicole Schwegler said. From towers of computer towers, […]
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club offers virtual support groups
Cancer patients and their families have a new option for receiving support. Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is launching two new virtual cancer support groups, starting in September. These free online communities provide support, connection and encouragement to anyone impacted by cancer, no matter where they are. “We understand that […]
New Night Club Is Opening In Downtown Waterloo
A business in Waterloo is opening its doors after a year and a half of preparation. Located at 304 West 4th Street in Waterloo, this actually used to be the site of the gay bar Kings and Queens. At the beginning of 2023, the doors of the well-known gay bar...
Debate Heats Up In Waterloo Over Combining High Schools
Waterloo has three high schools, Waterloo East, Waterloo West, and Expo Alternative Learning Center. However, some voters in Waterloo want to combine East and West into one school which would be located near the Central Middle School. Should this happen, the current Waterloo East and West high schools would be...
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