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‘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
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.
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