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Iowa’s ag secretary comments on Deere’s latest job cuts
(Radio Iowa) – Ag equipment maker John Deere is announcing plans to eliminate some 800 jobs at plants in Iowa and Illinois over the coming weeks. It follows word last month the company would shift production of its skid steer loaders and compact track loaders from Dubuque to Mexico by the end of 2026. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reacting to the news. “Anytime that you’re hearing about roll backs, layoffs, moving things outside of the state of Iowa or the United States,” Naig says, “you’re concerned about those things, you want to understand them.”
University of Iowa and Iowa State University drop in U.S. News & World Report global ranks
In the most recent U.S. News & World Report, the University of Iowa fell 45 spots in Best Global Universities Rankings, while Iowa State University's ranking dropped 81 spots. The University of Iowa ranked 180th in last year's list, but fell to 225th in 2024. Iowa State University was ranked 263rd in 2023 and is now ranked 344th.
Golden Hawk Baseball and Softball Set For Senior Night Wednesday
There’s an air of celebration in Wellman and Kalona Wednesday as the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk summer sports teams get set to honor their Seniors with a set of contests. The Golden Hawk softball team is at Carr, Vincent, Gould Field tonight to match up with West Liberty. The Hawks are 7-22 on the season after falling in a pair of games Monday to West Branch 7-6 and 10-7. On the year, Mid-Prairie is hitting .300 as a club with a .390OBP and .391 slug, scoring 139 runs on 183 hits with 63 walks and 120 strikeouts. Individually, four Hawks are at .300 or better, led by Dakota Mitchell’s team best .431 average on 31 total hits and 31 runs scored. Kadence Grout has a team best 20 driven in. Sophie Miller, Grout and Gabi Robertson are all over the .300 mark. In the circle, Grout has logged 90 innings with a 6-11 record and .366 opponent average on 155 hits, 69 earned runs, 23 walks and 34 strikeouts working out to a 5.33ERA.
Mid-Prairie school board to stand behind superintendent after state board allegations
WELLMAN, Iowa (KCRG) - The Mid-Prairie School District school board says it’s standing behind its superintendent as he and two former administrators face a hearing from the state’s Board of Educational Examiners. The Iowa Board of Education Examiners oversees teaching licenses. It found probable cause on a complaint...
New Restaurant Opens in the Former District 23 in Cedar Rapids
A Mexican restaurant with a couple of other Iowa locations has expanded into Cedar Rapids! Say hello to La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood!. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood held its official grand opening at 2825 6th St SW back on June 14th, just about a week after welcoming customers for the first time. The new restaurant has replaced District 23, which just opened its doors in July of 2023. It closed its doors less than six months later, on Christmas Eve. Prior to that, it was the home of Los Compadres, which is now located on 33rd Ave SW.
Former Iowa Hawkeye Keegan Murray tees off at John Deere Classic Pro-Am
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Former Iowa Hawkeye basketball star Keegan Murray tee’d off at this year’s John Deere Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday. Murray even made an appearance at First Tee Youth Day to meet some of the young golfers. Murray was paired up with 2013 John Deere Classic...
Coast Guard Trapped In Port On The Mississippi River
(Dubuque, IA) -- The U.S. Coast Guard in Dubuque is stuck in port. They can't deploy on the Mississippi River due to the closure of the port's floodgates. The Coast Guard maintains navigation aids along the Mississippi from Dubuque to St. Paul. There is concern about the safety of boaters...
A look back on the Iowa Hawkeyes' only winless season
Since 1973, the Iowa Hawkeyes have finished the season with a losing record 14 times. Half of them happened in consecutive seasons following the worst season in program history. The 1973 season saw the Hawkeyes finish with an 0-11 record. Let's just say that if you were disgusted by the...
Biz Buzz: New lounge makes Dubuque debut; local law firm relocates; new Cascade salon fulfills owner’s dreams
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from across the tri-states. This edition highlights developments in Dubuque and Cascade, Iowa. A new bar...
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Fans Unite in Agreement About Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin's WNBA Reunion
The Indiana Fever are facing off against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday. Which means that former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates and rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin are facing off as competitors for the second time in the WNBA. Both Clark and Martin have referred to each other as best ...
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