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How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Iowa Parents – Think Twice Before Posting Your Kids’ Back-to-School Photos
Very soon, kids across our neighborhoods will scramble out of bed, bleary-eyed but excited, well some of them. Others will be bleary-eyed and complain about getting up and how going to bed earlier wouldn’t help. Or, maybe that’s just me this morning. Backpacks will be filled with new supplies, breakfasts gulped down between last-minute shoe tying and tooth brushing, and jackets will be zipped up against the morning chill. Who are we kidding, jackets are zipped if you’re lucky. It’s not all that far away,
RAGBRAI riders find fun along the route from Knoxville to Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Thursday's RAGBRAI route covered about 63 miles from Knoxville to the overnight stop in Ottumwa. Before getting to the overnight stop, there was a lot of fun and sights to see on the way. KCCI met the Prowlers, a youth softball team from Knoxville. They were...
A Dry and Seasonal End to the Week
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -We had a lovely day across Eastern Iowa with a mostly sunny sky and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight we’ll have a mostly clear sky with lows cooling into the low to mid-60s. Friday’s forecast looks quiet with highs rising into the low to mid 80s with a mostly sunny sky. Dry conditions will continue on Saturday with highs in the mid-80s.
'Somebody cared about them': Albia RAGBRAI stop features monument for veterans, soldiers
ALBIA — Jim Keller said his fellow soldiers weren't welcomed home when they returned from the Vietnam War. "And I was bitter about it," he said. "And the only thing that kept me grounded was that American flag." His friends' poor reception is part of what prompted Keller, 76, and a group of...
How Perry Chamber is Assisting with Food Insecurity in the State
Food insecurity is prevalent throughout the state of Iowa, and the Perry Chamber is doing its best to support people within the community. Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio food insecurity is nothing new to the world, but notices that the issue is expanding. She says that the Perry Food Pantry is still seeing record numbers of people showing up to get food. Pasutti reminds residents that the weekly Farmer’s Markets offer assistance with food insecurity.
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Uptown Getdown music series to return to Marion in August, here's who will be preforming
MARION, Iowa — The Uptown Getdown music series is coming to uptown Marion beginning August 1st. That music series is being hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Organizers say music goers will have the chance to enjoy live music -- and great food -- in the heart of town. This year's events are being held on 7th Avenue due to the ongoing construction in City Square Plaza.
Iowa mother, father accused of leaving 4-year-old with relatives, telling them to keep them in 'makeshift cage'
HAMBURG, Iowa — An Iowa mother and father were arrested for neglect and abandonment of a dependent person and child endangerment after a 4-year-old was found in "a mixture of both human and animal feces," according to Fremont County deputies. On Thursday, deputies found the 4-year-old inside of a...
Iowa City's new elementary plans could include specialized academies, paired schools
The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) is considering restructuring its current elementary school model, anchored by a desire for smaller class sizes, specialized academies, and new preschool centers. The local school board - which covers elementary schools in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty, held a special work session on Tuesday,...
Decades of leadership on display from Sandy Boyd's presidential collection
Former University of Iowa President Willard Boyd collected books, documents and artifacts related to United States presidents. The collection is on display at the University of Iowa Law Library.
Mostly Sunny & Seasonal Through Friday, but Higher Dew Points Will Return
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We’ll be mostly sunny and seasonal through Friday, but rising temperatures are in the forecast. We had a lovely day across Eastern Iowa with a mostly sunny sky and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight we’ll have a mostly clear sky with lows cooling into the low to mid-60s.
Iowa defensive back in line for interesting role in Iowa's first depth chart
The Iowa Hawkeyes are prepared to field one of the most impressive defensive units in the country for the 2024 college football season. The release of the team's first depth chart at Big Ten Media Days displayed a who's who of defensive stalwarts the team will lean on throughout the season.
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