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Embattled Owner of Lutsen Resort and Superior Shores Shares Perspective Following July 31 Court Hearing
TWO HARBORS – When Bryce Campbell purchased Superior Shores in January 2020, his intention was to “conquer” it. “Our entire career was founded on turning underperforming properties around, and Superior Shores was to be our ultimate challenge,” Campbell told this reporter just before midnight on July 31.
2024 Northwest Am: Friday Morning Report
Spencer, Ia (KICD) – The 102nd Northwest Am continues today at the Spencer Golf and Country Club. The 3rd Wave began their first round at 6:30 this morning, and the 1st wave will play their second round at 12:30 this afternoon. PGA Proffesional at the Spencer Golf and Country...
Thousands of ears to be served at Estherville’s Sweet Corn Days
Organizers plan to serve 6000 ears of sweet corn tomorrow during Sweet Corn Days in Estherville. The festival started last night in Estherville’s Library Square with a “burning of the cobs” and the making of s’mores over the bonfire. Lexie Ruter of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce says one of tonight’s highlights features hula hoops. “Following the hula hoop contest, we’ve got our fireworks,” she says. “We pay extra money for extra high fireworks so you can see them over the trees and over the buildings.”
Iowa babies born at 22 weeks are now thriving, healthy toddlers
Luna and Jacob Mendez made history last year as the first set of twins born at 22 weeks at Blank Children's Hospital to survive. Now, the twins are 18 months old and thriving. "We didn't think this day would happen, but thank God and the doctors and everybody that has helped us," said their mother, Cristal Alvarez.
Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday
After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Iowa Heatwave to Bring 90+ Degrees, Storms Possible in Northern Areas
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is set to experience a significant heatwave over the weekend and into the start of the week, with temperatures soaring across much of the state. Residents should prepare for very warm to hot conditions from today through Monday, with afternoon heat index values ranging between 90 to 100 degrees. The highest temperatures will be concentrated over central and southern Iowa on Sunday and Monday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
Dangerous heat to impact Nebraska, Iowa this weekend
OMAHA, Neb. — Hot temperatures settle in for the weekend and to start the week in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. With manyhomes and businesses without power due to hurricane force winds that tore through the area Wednesday night, Omaha's Weather Leader has issued Saturday an "impact" day, and Sunday and Monday "severe" weather days.
Heinrich Haarberg embracing leadership role amid quarterback competition
Heinrich Haarberg took on a leadership role this summer as the most experienced of three quarterbacks vying for Nebraska's starting spot. The post Heinrich Haarberg embracing leadership role amid quarterback competition appeared first on On3.
Storm Chances Overnight, Warm and Muggy Conditions Continue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers and storms are possible in places overnight, but many areas are expected to remain dry. Storms are expected to form in Minnesota and work their way south overnight. These storms will be losing strength and dissipating as they move into Iowa, but areas north of Highway 30 could see a few showers and a storm between 3AM and 6 AM. Any activity that makes it into eastern Iowa is expected to diminish shortly after daybreak Sunday, so impacts to weekend plans are expected to be minimal. Lows tonight drop into the mid to upper 60s.
Sioux City Musketeers to host 2024 Western Conference Shootout
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The Sioux City Musketeers have announced that the Western Conference Shootout will be hosted in Sioux City at the Tyson Events Center from September 5-7. Each game will feature one of six Western Conference, USHL opponents; Sioux City, Fargo, Omaha, Des Moines and Tri-City. Here is the schedule: Thursday, September 5th7:00 […]
CCSD’s Board of Education Holding A Public Hearing Before Work Session Meeting On Monday
A public hearing will be held before the Carroll Community School District’s Board of Education work session meeting on Monday starting at 6:00 p.m. The public hearing establishes the resolution for the district to enter into a bond agreement not to exceed six million dollars for a new maintenance shed for the transportation department. Earlier in July, the board members scaled back from the total $16 million proposed facility, which included cold storage for a 40-bus fleet, to just the base bid of an expanded maintenance facility, with an automatic wash-bay and updated offices for staff and training purposes. Following the public hearing will be the work session, with the focus being goal setting, as discussed in previous meetings with the Iowa Association of School Boards. The members will discuss goal setting for the district, ensuring the district strategic plan aligns with said goals and superintendent goals for the upcoming school year. The meeting will end with a discussion of a new cell phone policy and the wrap-around program update. The meeting is being held at the Carroll High School Media Center, with the public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the work session following. The meeting is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.