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IndyCar, NASCAR races pack a one-two economic punch for City of Newton
NEWTON, Iowa — The City of Newton takes pride in hosting both the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend and for the first tim this year, the NASCAR Cup Series. While each race brings in $100 million of economic impact, the city says it brings much more than just money. "Wow,...
Verizon shares inside look of network facility that helps connect people after severe weather strikes
DES MOINES, Iowa– Iowa is inching towards a record severe weather year. With 110 tornadoes, flooding, and just recently a confirmed derecho, there are a lot of elements that go into recovery efforts after weather disasters. A major aspect of getting life back to normal post severe weather is the ability for crews, first responders, […]
Polk County launches new pilot program aimed at detecting Alzheimer's in members of the Latino community
DES MOINES, Iowa — Polk County, in partnership with Broadlawns and the University of Northern Iowa, is launching a pilot program aimed at detecting and treating early symptoms of Alzheimer's in the Latino community. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Hispanic Americans have a greater risk of developing the disease.
Tornado formed in Urbandale too fast for advance warning from National Weather Service
Urbandale residents learned the hard way during Monday's tornado that severe weather warnings and outdoor sirens are not perfect systems. Sirens in the area sound automatically when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning. But the weather service's Des Moines metro office confirmed to the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that it...
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
OMAHA — The nation’s largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its “Nebraska-Iowa Area,” putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City. Rhonda Gerrard will continue to...
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
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