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Updated: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for a Portion of Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Storms are expected to pop up in southwest Iowa this afternoon and move out of the area this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for Cass, Adair, Adams, Fremont, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties. Rod Donavan is with the National Weather...
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Gets $700,000 State Funding for Upgrades
A handful of North Iowa airports will share in almost $1.7 million in state funding for various upgrades and improvements. The Iowa Transportation Commission Tuesday approved a total of $9.3 million for the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program to help some two dozen airports across the state to cover most, if not all, of the cost of their proposed projects.
New Fast-Casual Mexican Fare Franchise Coming Soon to Your Town in Nationwide Sales Push With The Burrito Factory
The company is seeking to add new franchise locations throughout its home state of Iowa, expanding outwards to the rest of the U.S. , a fun fast-casual franchise known for its authentic Mexican flavors and high energy ambiance, has just announced the nationwide launch of its franchise opportunity. As part of its strategic expansion plan, the company is initially seeking new franchise territories within its home state of Iowa, eventually aiming to plant new locations throughout the entire United States.
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
‘A beautiful reminder’ Annual Seed Savers benefit concert attracts hundreds
Seed Savers Exchange held its 24th annual benefit concert Aug. 10, packing about two acres of land with supporters and music lovers during the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Typically, the Iowa countryside echoes the sounds of native wildlife, but, one night every year on a farm near...
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
County road project provides Spillville opportunity to update water mains
Spillville’s water system has been in need of replacement for more than a decade, and the county’s resurfacing of Winneshiek County Road W14 has provided an opportunity for such a project to take place. Former Spillville mayor and longtime city council member Tom Straube said a 2023 fire...
Ray Armbrecht – 8th Annual Fredericksburg Firefighters Block Party
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. Rob Getz spoke with fire chief Ray Armbrecht of the Fredericksburg Fire Department’s 8th Annual Block Party at the Fire Station tomorrow. Armbrecht talks about the various activities for all ages, including raffles and live entertainment. Proceeds will go to providing equipment for their ever growing staff of volunteers.
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