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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has Been Issued
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for our western counties until 1 a.m. Your First Alert: More severe storm chances late this evening into tonight. Storms are likely tonight, with a threat of severe weather once again. Damaging wind would be the primary threat,...
Iowa Named One Of The Best States For Health Care
Living somewhere that has really good health care is really important. Almost as important as living in a very safe town. Luckily, Iowans can rest easy at night knowing that their state is in the top 5 best states for health care. I mean, think about it. We have great medical facilities and hospitals across the state. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Stead Family Children's Hospital are world renowned.
Storm Reports for Wednesday, July 31st
(Area) Severe storms rolled through southwest Iowa Wednesday evening with numerous reports of strong wind gusts. The following reports are from the National Weather Service:. 76 mph wind NW Silver City in Mills County at 6:04 p.m. 70 mph wind SW of McClelland in Pottawattamie County at 6:06 p.m. 73...
Racehorse owners sue national organization over tax assessments in Iowa
(Des Moines, Iowa) – Two racehorse owners at Polk County’s Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are suing the national nonprofit horseracing organization that collects taxes and fees from owners. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports Joseph A. Kelly of Des Moines, a thoroughbred racehorse owner who owns three horses that race at Prairie Meadows, and Douglas L. Anderson of Arkansas, who owns two horses that race at Prairie Meadows, are suing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. HISA is a nonprofit corporation based in Lexington, Kentucky, to which the federal government has delegated the power to assess taxes and fees against all trainers, owners, breeders, jockeys, racetracks, veterinarians, and other people by a state racing commission.
Meet the 3 Libertarian Party candidates running for Congress in Iowa
The Libertarian Party of Iowa will be fielding a candidate in three of the four Congressional districts in Iowa. Nicholas Gluba in the 1st Congressional District, Marco Battaglia in the 3rd Congressional District and Charles Aldrich in the 4th Congressional District filed their official candidacy papers Monday at the Iowa State Capitol. Here's what...
Sheriff's Office Daily News Report
Christopher Montinguise, age 33, 3616 34th Street, was arrested on two counts of Possession Of Controlled Substance. Alejandro Rios, age 22, 102 Paul St, Perry, was arrested on a warrant for Sexual Abuse, Harassment and Invasion Of Privacy. Moses Tellez, age 23, 509 Willis Ave, Perry, was arrested on a...
DCH Hosting First-Ever Back to School Bash on Tuesday
The Dallas County Hospital is preparing to have an event for children ahead of the new school year. The hospital is gearing up for the debut of a back to school bash in the City of Perry Tuesday afternoon from 3-4:30pm. Public Relations Marketing Foundation Director Tom Harmsen tells Raccoon Valley Radio the expectations of the outing.
Iowa weather: This July was one of Des Moines' top 10 wettest
DES MOINES, Iowa — Parts of central Iowa finished July in soggy shape, thanks to this week's thunderstorms. Related video above: Marion County has flooding concerns as more rain moves in. All told, the Des Moines International Airport logged 8.99 inches of rain last month. That makes July 2024...
10 candidates to speak at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox: When to see them
The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair will once again offer Iowans the chance to get an up-close look at political candidates running for U.S. Congress and the presidency. Ten candidates, two running for president and eight seeking to represent Iowans in Congress, are scheduled to speak at the fair during its 11-day run. The presidential candidates are independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Libertarian Chase Oliver. ...
CBRE closes sale of 223-unit apartment property in West Des Moines
CBRE has arranged the sale of PointeWest Apartment Homes, a 223-unit multifamily property in West Des Moines, Iowa. California-based Canyon View Capital purchased the property from an East Coast-based seller for an undisclosed amount, marking the company’s first acquisition in Iowa. CBRE’s Cy Fox, Ray Hamilton, Keith Collins and...
JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS TAKE 1ST PLACE IN TACTICAL TEAM DIVISION
The Johnston Police Department members are dedicated to maintaining their fitness to better serve the community. Two department members recently participated in the Tactical Games Vortex Optics Classic Iowa 2024 Regional event. This event tests the fitness and shooting abilities of tactical athletes from various backgrounds, including military, law enforcement, competitive shooters, and civilian gun enthusiasts.
Roundtable: Projecting Iowa State basketball's individual stat leaders
Iowa State men's basketball is nearing the completion of an extended summer practice session as the calendar prepares to flip to August. The summer practice period has allowed Iowa State to integrate four transfers and an incoming freshman into a roster that returns the four leading scorers from 2022-23 and two All-Big 12 selections in the backcourt.
Job fair held for Smithfield workers being laid off
ALTOONA, Iowa — Iowa Workforce is helping people in Altoona find jobs. Hundreds will soon be without a job when the Smithfield Plant closes. Last month, the company announced that 314 workers at its hambone facility would be laid off due to efforts to consolidate the company nationwide. Genesis...