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RAGBRAI Riders Departed Knoxville Thursday Morning
Thousands of RAGBRAI riders from all over the world left Knoxville on Thursday morning after their overnight stay. RAGBRAI’s stop in Knoxville was a success according to city employees, and showcased the town to a massive crowd. The event was made possible by hundreds of volunteers, who stepped up to work in several different areas during Wednesday’s festivities. RAGBRAI last came to Knoxville a decade ago and the Knoxville RAGBRAI Executive Committee spent months preparing to make the 2024 stop successful. Riders made their way to Ottumwa on Thursday and will now head to Mount Pleasant today.
HMA resurfacing planned for parts of S. 8th Ave. and landfill
Jul. 25—Two areas of town have been approved for HMA (hot mix asphalt) resurfacing. Newton City Council voted 6-0 to authorize the resurfacing of eastern and western portions of South Eighth Avenue, as well as some work to the expanded convenience center at the Newton Sanitary Landfill. According to city documents, South Eighth Avenue has had several asphalt resurfacing projects over the past ...
DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
The POET facility near Shell Rock produces about 140 million gallons of ethanol each year and other products. (Photo courtesy of Google Earth) An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
MAHASKA HEALTH INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN ANNUAL RUN IN THE SUN EVENT
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The 13th annual Run in the Sun race will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at the Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The event also includes family-friendly post-race activities. Community members in Oskaloosa and the surrounding counties are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Referred pipeline law puts Summit Carbon Solutions' permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa Utilities Board in...
Carlisle softball defeats ADM for Iowa high school state championship
FORT DODGE — There was a bit of déjà vu happening in Fort Dodge. The Class 4A Iowa high school softball state championship game featured Adel-DeSoto-Minburn and Carlisle. Carlisle’s players...
Carlisle, Pleasant Valley win state softball titles
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Champions were crowned in classes 5A and 4A in State Softball in Fort Dodge Thursday night. In Class 5A, Pleasant Valley topped West Des Moines Valley 14-11. Carlisle edged ADM 7-6 to win the championship in Class 4A.
Important Update on FEMA Individual Assistance Program
Here is a quick update on the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) program from the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency:. The Disaster Recovery Center is open through Saturday, July 27 (8 AM – 6 PM) this week. It will re-open next week on Monday, July 29 through Saturday, August 3...
Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Jul. 26, 2024
When I was growing up, I always wanted to visit Washington, D.C. – maybe even work there some day. The capital of our country, its majestic buildings, the history…pretty impressive. I finally made it there during my first semester of college. I joined a student group in part...
See Iowans Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
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