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Iowa DOT Services Impacted by Widespread IT Outage
(Ames) Iowa DOT services, including driver’s license and ID issuance, vehicle registration and titling, oversize and overweight permitting, and International Fuel Tax (IFTA) and Registration (IRP), are being impacted by the IT outage that has been impacting businesses across the country. The DOT is working to restore service as...
Officers McVey and Madole Recognized as MADD Heroes
North Liberty Police Officers Jeffrey McVey and Spence Madole were recently recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Iowa as MADD Hero Award Winners for going above and beyond to save lives through enforcement and education about impaired driving laws. “I’m so proud to be able to recognize our MADD Hero...
Storm Lake Radio Donates to Local Sioux Rapids Flood Recovery Fund
Storm Lake Radio has donated 540 dollars towards Sioux Rapids’ flood recovery efforts. The donation consists of proceeds from the station’s golf outing this week. A check was presented today (Fri) to Buena Vista County Emergency Management Coordinator Aimee Barritt…. Barritt says a local fund is in place…
Akron-Westfield baseball has enjoyed success, but have sights set on more ahead of State
AKRON, Iowa (KCAU) – Akron-Westfield advances to its second-ever State Tournament following a 13-0 win over Kingsley-Pierson/River Valley in its 1A-1 Substate Final. The Westerners, who secured its first War Eagle Conference title outright in 34 years, have one of the most successful pitchers in 1A this season in Nathan Gaswint. The sophomore is tied […]
2 employees suffer burns after 'small explosion' at ethanol plant in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH, Iowa — Two employees suffered burns Thursday after a "small explosion" at an ethanol plant in Iowa, authorities said. Around 5:36 p.m., Shenandoah Fire and Shenandoah Ambulance Service responded to Green Plains Ethanol Plant for a possible chemical exposure, officials said. When crews arrived, they determined that two...
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t resist the temptation and eventually visited Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo, according to reports.
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Nebraska Man Injured In Alton Accident
Alton, Iowa – A South Sioux City man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening (July 17th) on Highway 60, just south of Alton. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says around 6:45 Wednesday evening the Sioux County Communications Center received calls reporting that 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was being driven in an unsafe manner, northbound on Highway 60. Deputies say before they could locate and stop the Jeep its driver, who authorities identify as 31-year-old Orson Castillo, lost control of the SUV and struck a bridge.
Officer George Athan Selected As Lake View’s Next Police Chief
The Lake View City Council will host a special meeting this (Friday) afternoon for the appointment of a new head for the Lake View Police Department (LVPD). The council convenes at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake View Municipal Building to consider a resolution to appoint George Athan, a current LVPD officer, as the new police chief. Athan will be sworn in following the council’s approval of the resolution. Athan’s previous law enforcement experience includes time with the Dunlap Police Department and the Sac County Sheriff’s Office. The only other items on the agenda for Friday’s special session include a discussion of a “Party in the Park” event slated for Aug. 2 and a routine liquor license approval. Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more from Lake View’s new police chief in upcoming newscasts.
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