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John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
IUC Schedules Public Hearing On Black Hills Energy’s Request For Natural Gas Rate Increases
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has scheduled a public hearing for later this year to discuss Black Hills Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at 1375 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines. Black Hills Energy filed an application on May 1 seeking approval to revise its rates to increase its annual revenues. This request is being reviewed as required by state law and the IUC’s administrative rules. The hearing will include the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. Public comments can be submitted online, via email to customer@iuc.iowa.gov, or by mail using the address included below. Black Hills Energy serves 1.3 million customers in eight Midwest states, including natural gas services in the listening area.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in eastern Iowa after Monday's storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa. The first tornado hit near Hale, causing minor damage to structures and trees in its path. The second tornado touched down near Fairport, similarly resulting in minimal damage. EF-0 tornadoes are the...
A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
A 116-year-old Drake house gets a facelift. Check out the before-and-after photos
A 116-year-old Des Moines house is getting a second chance at life after a local nonprofit took on the fixer-upper in hopes to maintain the historic property. Before the renovation, the house located at 3114 Cottage Grove Ave. was divided into three apartment units. Invest DSM, a nonprofit that specializes in community development, took the property under its care and did a full gut and renovation.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Set for July 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA, IA — The City of Oskaloosa’s Historic Preservation Commission will convene on July 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 S. Market Street. One of the primary items on the agenda is the consideration of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Carl Larson of Jaarsma Bakery.
Prep Baseball: Sigourney Downs Burlington Notre Dame to Earn First Trip in Program History to the State Tournament
Fairfield, IA- The baseball history between Burlington Notre Dame and Sigourney varied dramatically as these two programs entered last night’s Class 1A Substate 6 championship. Yet, history did not favor the experienced as Sigourney took the game, 4-2. (Photo Credit to “The News-Review” on Facebook) Notre Dame...
[WATCH] Only Gen Z Will Get This Country Singer’s Funny Iowa Video
Thousands of people flocked to Newton, Iowa on the weekend of July 12th through July 14th for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend. This event is an exciting blend of IndyCar races and live concerts from some of the biggest artists in the music industry. There was a doubleheader with two...
Waukee CSD Maintains High Credit Rating from Moody’s
Waukee CSD Maintains High Credit Rating from Moody’s. Waukee Community School District received a strong Aa2 credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service in recognition of the District’s solid financial management. In the ratings system, obligations held by a district are rated from Aaa to C, with Aaa...
Marshalltown elects first Latina into city council in special election
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Marshalltown residents elected the first Latina to city council Tuesday night in a special election to replace longtime councilperson Al Hoop, who passed away earlier this year. Receiving 56.3% of votes in the unofficial results, Melisa Fonseca, a Marshalltown native and real estate business owner, defeated...
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
Iowa Football 2024 Position Primer: Running Back
The college football season is quickly approaching. Today, we are going to take a look at the running back position for Iowa entering the 2024 season. There are a lot of storylines with Iowa's offense surrounding the quarterback spot, but the running back room is very important to this offense having success, and we're going to highlight that today as well as what to expect from this group.
Power of purpose: 'Lunch with Coach Matt Campbell' event benefits cystic fibrosis research
When Matt Campbell arrived in Ames as Iowa State University's head football coach, he didn’t know he'd soon become the “best friend” of a little blonde girl with cystic fibrosis. Campbell met then-three-year-old Charlotte “Charlie” Hugunin of Norwalk, in his first year on the ISU campus. She'd been battling cystic fibrosis since the...
Beau Freyler nominated to Allstate Wuerffel trophy/AFCA Good Works Team
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior defensive back Beau Freyler is a nominee for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, a pair of awards recognizing players for their performance on the field as well as their impact in the community. Freyler, a Colorado Springs, Colorado,...
Meet the Iowa State football punter who donates his NIL profits to help feed Ames students
Tyler Perkins is the punter for Iowa State University's football team, and he believes going to school to play a college sport is a blessing. So when he had the opportunity to share his blessing with students in the Ames Community School District, Perkins said yes without hesitation. After Perkins...
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