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Applications for Bock Family Foundation's 2024 fall grant cycle due Sept. 1
The Bock Family Foundation, Inc. of Perry is accepting grant applications for its fall granting period. The Foundation is a nonprofit supporting organization for the benefit of organizations operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. Projects funded must be located in Dallas County with preference given to the four Northwest Townships. Applicants...
Let’s Talk Dallas County Meet Me In Minburn Concert #3
Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Minburn Community Betterment Group Member Megan Cline as she reveals the details on the third and final concert this Saturday for the Meet Me in Minburn series.
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit Raccoon Valley Radio Listening Area
Raccoon Valley Radio’s Severe Weather Action Team became active Wednesday evening. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Guthrie and Greene Counties at 6:27pm, and Dallas County was added at 7:31pm when Greene and Guthrie Counties were extended to 8:15pm. Around 7:40pm, Stuart began experiencing strong winds that caused minimal tree damage and heavy rains, and at 7:54, southeastern Guthrie County had its severe thunderstorm warning extended to 8:45pm. Greene County Sheriff Jack Williams reported 30-40 mph winds in the Cooper area, and 10 mph winds and slight rain in Rippey. At 8pm, torrential rains began in Perry, along with 40+ mph winds.
Attorneys general defend states’ laws that prevent banks from considering ‘woke politics’
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of attorneys general in a letter responding to the U.S. Treasury Department’s opposition to state laws that restrict banks from considering social or environmental factors when investing. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley also signed the letter. The Treasury Department’s letter, obtained by The Associated Press, warned […]
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...
This weekend in Iowa: Happy 100th to James Baldwin, Hinterland hits Iowa and a deep dive into Chicago House
We’re thick into the dog days of summer, and a plethora of events in Iowa this weekend will be bringing even more heat. The big event is the Hinterland Festival in Saint Charles with headliners Hozier, Vampire Weekend and Noah Kahan. James Baldwin would have turned 100 this Friday. To celebrate, Iowa City’s FilmScene is screening I Heard it Through the Grapevine, a documentary featuring the author’s commentary and insights on the Civil Rights Era. The film will be accompanied with readings from Baldwin’s works and there will be snacks. Over in Rock Island, the SPECTRA Reading Series returns with a multidisciplinary deep dive into Chicago House music. Author Marguerite L. Harrold will read from her upcoming book exploring the culture and community of Chicago House before guest Dj’s Samuel P. and Leja Hazer take over for a dance party. Check out the rest of the Weekender for more events throughout the region.
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Just How Many Iowa Jobs Did John Deere Cut This Year?
In July, John Deere announced that there would be layoffs all across the company. Company officials gave the following explanation for the most recent round of layoffs;. "Despite our efforts to contain costs and optimize production and inventory levels, the strategies we have implemented – including a global hiring freeze – have proven insufficient in addressing the challenges posed by declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties crucial for ensuring the long-term health of our business."
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
(Radio Iowa) – A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though many rides are already sold out. Cheryl Hilvert, tour leader for the Air Power History...
Iowa DNR warns against entering streams amid heavy rainfall and wastewater issues
SOUTHEAST IOWA — Following heavy rainfall throughout the central and southeastern parts of the state, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials are encouraging residents to stay out of streams until waters recede. Heavy rain has impacted several areas and led to multiple wastewater discharges. DNR field offices in...
Bankrupt nursing home says it owes Iowa taxpayers $1.1 million
A for-profit nursing home that has filed for bankruptcy says it owes Iowa taxpayers more than $1 million in fees the state failed to collect. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Center in Fremont County filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3 million in assets and $2.3 million in liabilities. By far, the 46-bed nursing home’s […]
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