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Walgreens to close stores across the country. Will more in Iowa close?
Walgreens is planning to close a substantial number of stores in the United States. The pharmacy chain confirmed its plan to close underperforming stores in an emailed statement to USA TODAY Thursday morning after the parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, disclosed the news with its 2024 third quarter fiscal results.
Why Fireworks Were Banned For Almost 80 Years In Iowa
It's hard to believe that fireworks in the state of Iowa have only been legal to buy and use for just 7 years. Before that, it was against the law for Iowans to sell or use fireworks for almost 80 years. The craziest part is that just one incident in...
More severe storms possibly Friday evening in central Iowa
DES MOINES, IOWA — Central Iowa is on target to receive more severe weather to wrap up the last week of June. Friday morning rain and thunderstorms have stayed below severe limits and will exit to the east through mid-morning. Generally, between 0.25″-1″ of rain has fallen through the morning with some isolated higher amounts. […]
All Iowa Reads, Book and Discussion
All Iowa Reads is an annual program where a group of Iowa Librarians and people at the state Library pick a book for Iowans to read. Typically they pick a book by a Midwest author. That is Marshalltown Public Library Director Sarah Rosenblum. She says the Library will hold a...
Weekly Log: Volunteers Help Keep Radio Stations On Air During Flood
As floodwaters inundated much of northwestern Iowa, volunteers helped sandbag to keep floodwaters out of Saga’s Spencer Radio Group, which includes KICD/1240, KMRR/104.9, and KICD-FM/107.7. The radio stations have been providing continuing coverage of the flood emergency, including daily live updates from the mayor. Former WHO/1040 (Des Moines) morning...
Iowans close to the Nebraska border, take up pickleball with Smash Park's new location
Iowans on the southwestern border of the state may want to check out the new Smash Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The entertainment venue popular for its pickleball courts and combination of food and recreation announced the opening of its new location in the La Vista suburb of Omaha in a news release on Thursday.
Bird Flu Now Found In 13 Sioux County Dairy Herds
(Sioux County) The bird flu outbreak in Iowa has led to 45 cases in poultry and 13 in dairy. Dairy exhibition cows in Iowa now must be tested for the flu before entering any shows. The Great Jones County Fair is preparing for the upcoming event, implementing testing and quarantine measures for dairy exhibitors. Despite the challenges, fair organizers are focused on creating a safe environment for all animals and participants. The new rules require additional preparation for 4H and FFA kids showing dairy cows, emphasizing the importance of finding state-accredited veterinarians.
Iowa Tornado Featured Some of the Fastest Winds Ever Recorded
The Greenfield, Iowa tornado on May 21st is still way too fresh on the minds of residents near the small Iowa town. The storm claimed five lives and injured over 30 more. And thanks to researchers and storm chasers new data is showing just how powerful and awful the storm was.
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