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Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Sanborn Man Injured in Grain Bin
Sanborn, IA (KICD) — A 71-year-old Sanborn man suffered serious injuries in a grain bin accident earlier this month. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Department released new information Thursday, saying that emergency personnel received a 9-1-1 call to an unknown emergency at 3317 Pierce Avenue, three miles West of town. It was determined that Bryon Storm had been caught in an auger but had freed himself before rescuers arrived. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Sheldon and airlifted to Sanford in Sioux Falls.
Root River antique hosts Engine & Tractor Show
KIMT News Three's Saral Khare shares how the event helps take community members back in time. Root River Antique Historical Power Association hosts 42nd Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show. In Spring Valley, the 42nd Annual Antique Engine & Tractor show is back.
New sports academies raise serious questions
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught for eleven years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional director for 27 years until retiring. He can be reached at BruceLear2419@gmail.com. Changes in youth sports since...
Swimming not recommended at state park beach in Clear Lake
DES MOINES, Iowa – Swimming is not recommended at several lakes in north and northeastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does routine water quality monitoring at all State Park beaches and many locally managed beaches. The DNR says swimming is currently not recommended at:. - McIntosh...
Council Learns More About Community Liaison
–The Algona City Council heard a presentation from Community Liaison Marissa Miller during a work session held Monday afternoon. The position is being implemented at Law Enforcement offices across the state as a way to provide more time-focused assistance to the public, while also allowing Police and Sheriff’s Officers to get back to other case work more quickly. Miller highlighted the number of calls she has assisted officers with over the last year.
SD Team Ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota’s team tied for second place for the sweepstakes award at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans
When a record-high surge of water flowed down the Big Sioux River toward the southeast corner of South Dakota last month, local and state authorities activated a flood mitigation plan from 1976. It saved North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes from disaster. But their neighbors in McCook Lake suffered a graphic reminder of how different […] The post McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Day Care Horror: Waterloo Woman Accused of Abusing Children
A parent's worst fear is finding out that someone that they trusted with their child was actually hurting them. According to recent reports, a Waterloo day care worker has been charged with three different counts of child endangerment. The woman in question is allegedly Emily Jenkins and she was arrested on Thursday, July 11th.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northeastern Nebraska Until 3PM
Hartington, NE – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of northeastern Nebraska, effective until 3 p.m. CDT today. The warning includes the cities of Fordyce, Menominee, Bow Valley, Hartington, Saint Helena, and Wynot. According to the National Weather Service, residents in the affected...
‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Drew Harvey, a 26-year-old Black man, was two weeks into his new job at TMC Transportation when he was told by a supervisor he was […] ‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
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