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Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Lyon board hears of high insurance costs
ROCK RAPIDS—Inflation proved to be Lyon County’s largest adversary in its Iowa Communities Assurance Pool renewal report with Sam Chase from Frontier Insurance & Real Estate in Rock Rapids. Lyon County is seeing a 25 percent increase in ICAP insurance costs from last year to this year. “That’s...
Sibley man arrested for OWI near George
GEORGE—A 21-year-old Sibley man was arrested about 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, near George on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Joseph Landon Renken stemmed from the stop of a 2008 Chevrolet K-2500 pickup for a faulty headlight on Kennedy Avenue south of George, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Spencer mother convicted of stabbing and killing lady after girls get into fight is expected in court
In 2022, a woman from Spencer is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of fatally stabbing another woman following a fight between their daughters. In October 2022, there was an altercation between the daughters of Kayla McNeal and Vaneesa Wade. According to investigators, both women, who were neighbors in Spencer, became involved in the incident.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
Fall Comes Early: Starbucks Unveils PSLs in Iowa Ahead of Schedule
It's still summer. In fact, as I write this, there are more than 60 calendar days left in the summer of 2024. But, to the surprise of literally no human being, we're moving on. Seems most people after the 4th of July write summer off so, why not call late August fall?
Kooistra pleads guilty in standoff case
SHELDON—The second of two men arrested at gunpoint following a 20-minute-plus standoff in May in Sheldon has pleaded guilty and been sentenced. The arrests of 65-year-old Douglas Paul Kooistra and 42-year-old Michael Patrick Monaghan stemmed from an officer recognizing Monaghan inside the front door of Kooistra’s home at 511 Sixth Ave. at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, and knowing he was wanted on an O’Brien County warrant, according to the Sheldon Police Department.
Why Some Iowa Schools Are Not Banning Student Phones
(TNS) — As the school year gets underway, many districts across the country are changing cellphone, mobile device and headphone use policies in the classroom. With the release of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation,” some schools responded by changing mobile device usage rules for the upcoming school year. Here in Iowa, some school districts have either completely banned the use of mobile devices or are considering changing the rules that are already set in place. The book mentions the rising level of mental health concerns amongst younger generations.
Iowa 4-H Youth Attend True Leaders in Equity Institute to Advance Belonging and Opportunity in Their Communities
AMES, Iowa – Six Iowa 4-H youth were selected to attend the National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute held July 7-11 in Bethesda, Maryland. This event aimed to empower and equip youth to become catalysts for change within the Cooperative Extension System. The 2024 delegation was Julian Escobar...
USDA Grant Assists Local Fueling Stations
A 14 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is being awarded to 19 projects across Iowa via the Higher Blends Infrastructure Investments Program, part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Around $3-million dollars was awarded locally with Rainbo Oil Company, McDermott Oil Co and J&D Mart using the...
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