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Midwest Currently Center of Songbird Migration
(Undated) -- The Midwest is currently at the center of songbird migration. Annette Prince with the Chicago Bird Alliance says the largest number of them are flying through Iowa. "Millions of birds come through," Prince says. "Birds are currently coming through from their summer breeding areas in the northern United...
Firestorm over Republican's endorsement of Feenstra's Democratic opponent
(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called fellow Republican Kevin Virgil a "sore loser" after Virgil endorsed the Democratic opponent of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. Virgil lost to Feenstra in the June primary. He said in a statement posted on X that Feenstra is "widely disliked." "Most voters acknowledge that he accomplishes nothing, that he refuses to engage with his constituents, and that he has been bought...
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Iowa
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Iowa DNR reports unidentified blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River
A pool of unidentified, bright blue liquid was found near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland. (Photo via the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) A pool of bright blue liquid found in an inlet area near the East Nishnabotna River is under investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Housing development with potential of bringing 72 apartment units to Waukon near City Park receives $1 million in tax credits from IEDA
Apartment complex project near City Park awarded $1 million in workforce housing tax credits ... The open area in the center of the photo above taken by Standard Assistant Editor Joe Moses just north of the Waukon City Park and west of the Waukon Mobile Home Community will be the location for residential development by Dexter Quandahl of Q4 Construction through a development agreement with the City of Waukon. The project, which has the potential to eventually include the construction of four apartment complex buildings with each housing 18 rental units, received a significant boost this past week when Quandahl was awarded $1 million in workforce housing tax credits through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the first phase of the project.
Waukon Middle School eighth graders embark on historical, educational journey to nation’s capital, other meaningful sites
Laying of the Wreath part of historic trip for Waukon Middle School eight graders ... Eighth grade students from Waukon Middle School were able to take part in the traditional Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during their Grand 8 Day Tour of America’s Heritage they participated in through Legacy Student Travel in late July into early August. The ceremony and cemetery visit were part of the many historical and educational aspects of the trip, with Waukon Middle School eighth graders Allia Ericson, Alexus Rowan, Cole Smedsrud and Kevin Troester being selected to participate in the laying of the wreath based on essays the students had to write and submit for the honor. Submitted photo.
DECORAH’S WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IS SEPTEMBER 14TH
KQ98 Cares and WinnMed are teaming up to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s! The $500 donation we made to the Decorah chapter of The Walk To End Alzheimer’s will help with research to help find a cure and put this terrible disease out of commission! Go to alz.org for information and how you can donate and walk to help find a cure.
Habitat enhancement project along 5 Bridges Trail in Waukon City Park made possible by anonymous donation
Work begins on habitat enhancement project on 5 Bridges Trail ... Photos above and below show the initial work that has been done along the 5 Bridges Trail in Waukon City Park as part of a habitat enhancement project that will rid the area of invasive vegetative species and replace it with more desirable native species that will offer better overall sustainability and vegetative and wildlife habitat along the trail. The project is a collaboration between the City of Waukon and its Park & Recreation Department, along with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and area forestry professionals in its planning and implementation, with the project being initially proposed and fully funded through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Submitted photos.
Motorcyclist flown to UIHC after crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A motorcyclist from Central City has life threatening injuries after hitting a deer Wednesday night, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says it received a report at 8:15 p.m. that a motorcycle had hit a deer on Whittier Road near...
Raising Cane’s opens its doors in downtown Iowa City
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has opened its doors to University of Iowa students at a new downtown location. On Tuesday, Iowa City welcomed the franchise with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 201 S. Clinton St. location, formerly home to Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, in the Old Capitol Mall.
‘There's nothing like this anywhere!’
“This is what happens when a community comes together.”. That’s what West Liberty School District Superintendent Shaun Kruger had to say in cutting the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce blue ribbon to officially open the new West Liberty High School sports complex for the football season. Although the complex...
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