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Airbnb properties boost Decorah’s tourism and economy
DECORAH, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Decorah has put in the work to make the city a place that people want to visit. “The increase of tourism has been huge,” Decorah mayor Lorraine Borowski said. But the more people that come, the more space is needed for them...
City of Parkersburg asks for community’s help during water tower rehabilitation
A project to rehabilitate Parkersburg’s water tower is underway. The tower needs a new coat of paint on the inside to help prevent corrosion and extend the tower’s life. Hunter Maitland with the public works department says the tower will be drained, and a temporary pressure tank will be installed.
Fall Sports Season Is Here
The countdown to the start of the Iowa High School fall sports season is underway. Today is the first day the sports of football, volleyball, cross country, girls swimming and boys golf may officially start practices for their seasons which get underway in the next few weeks. All 3 Dubuque...
Famed steam engine to roll through eastern Iowa
OMAHA, Nebraska (KCRG) - Union Pacific Railroad announced its famed Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive will stop in three Iowa communities this fall. The 2024 Heartland of America Tour kicks off Aug. 28, from Cheyenne, Wyoming. During the tour, Big Boy will pass through Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.
Iowan Steve Higgins sees his butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a sight hundreds of fairgoers wait in line for every year, to see butter sculptures that attract visitors to the agriculture building and pay tribute to Iowa natives. “If you’re from Iowa, being sculpted out of butter is pretty much… what other big honor is there?” Higgins said. It’s an […]
StormTeam 3: Nice Election Day, stormy weather to follow
After a foggy start to Election Day, the region will be greeted to a warm and sunny afternoon and evening! Locations along the MN/IA border, especially in North Iowa were shrouded in fog early Tuesday morning with some places having zero mile visibility for a period of time. The fog...
Mapped: Iowa's severe weather threats
Polk County averaged 15 severe storm watches annually over the last two decades, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.That includes watches for thunderstorms and tornadoes.Why it matters: We're in a region with among the most watches in the state.Guthrie, Mills, Fremont and Page counties averaged 16, the most in Iowa.The intrigue: The data doesn't include 2024, which has already recorded a record number of tornadoes.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Des Moines.
Iowa School Attendance Policy Changing For School Districts
(Undated) — Iowa schools are adjusting attendance policies to comply with a new state law that defines chronic absenteeism as missing ten percent of the school year. Schools are implementing measures such as sending letters to families when a student is chronically absent and holding engagement meetings with students and parents. Some districts, like Vinton-Shellsburg, are planning to use postcards to help parents track their child’s absences.
John Deere Continues Cuts with Additional Layoffs Across Iowa
John Deere is facing significant backlash following its decision to implement further layoffs across multiple locations in Iowa and Illinois. By the end of this month and into September, the company plans to cut a total of nearly 1,600 jobs in Iowa alone, contributing to a broader wave of layoffs across the Midwest.
‘American Pickers’ Is Coming To Wisconsin And Need Good Pickin’ Spots
Do you live in Wisconsin and have a collection of "junk" you think might be worth some major cash? The stars of 'American Pickers' are heading your way this September and want to check it out!. 'American Pickers' Are Coming to Wisconsin. The treasure hunters from the History Channel's American...
Floyd County’s Litterer Third Runner-Up Iowa State Fair Queen
They weren’t crowned Iowa State Fair Queen, but a pair of County Fair Queens from North Iowa were among the top contestants. Floyd County Fair Queen Jada Litterer was named third runner-up Saturday (08.10) night in Des Moines, while Franklin County Fair Queen Libby Trewin was selected for the “personality plus” honor. This year’s Iowa State Fair Queen is Elli Blackford from Clarke County.
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