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RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth to them. At least 41 Iowa hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units since 2000. Those facilities, representing about a third of all Iowa hospitals, are located mostly in […] The post Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
RVR Broadcasting Live at Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party Tomorrow
The Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party is happening tomorrow with Raccoon Valley Radio broadcasting prior to the festivities. The chamber is gearing up for its third annual street block party inviting people 21 years and older to come out to enjoy a night of fun. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti states that Oreo Meatwagon Trio will provide musical entertainment. She details that the event will help raise money for the chamber.
Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services
An Iowa woman who formerly worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services is accused of stealing an estimated $1.8 million from the department’s Division of Child Protection Services over the course of 13 years. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated grand theft. She was arrested […] The post Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
IHSAA Baseball State Tournament brackets released
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at the first round matchups for each of our local IHSAA baseball teams in state title contention: CLASS 1A #1 Akron-Westfield (27-3) vs. #8 Bedford (20-10) – July 22nd 11:00 a.m. at Merchants Park #3 Remsen St. Mary’s (23-4) vs. #6 North Linn (24-8) – July 22nd […]
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE READING SET FOR LATHAM PARK
THIS SATURDAY THE ANNUAL READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN SIOUX CITY’S LATHAM PARK LOCATED JUST OFF MORNINGSIDE AVENUE ALONG SOUTH LEMON STREET. WOODBURY COUNTY REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN BOB HENDERSON SAYS SEVERAL PEOPLE WILL READ THE FOUNDING DOCUMENT OF OUR COUNTRY AS IT WAS PRESENTED TO CITIZENS BACK IN 1776:
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Cherokee
Cherokee, IA (KICD) — Cherokee County will get its very own FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Saturday. The director of efforts here in Northwest Iowa is Tiana Suber, who says the DRC will be located at the former Cherokee County Work Services Building at 322 Lake Street. After it opens Saturday at 1pm, it will be open every day from 8am until 6pm until further notice to help flood victims apply for assistance that might be available to them.
Rising Star: 8th Grade Northwest Softball Pitcher Sophia Schlader
The Waukee Northwest High School softball team is heading into the state tournament led by a star pitcher — who just finished eighth grade. Sophia Schlader showcases exceptional talent beyond her years. Despite her young age, Sophia has already made a significant impact on the field. She currently leads...
Occupant of vehicle shoots at another vehicle in traffic, DMPD investigating
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a shooting incident where an individual inside a vehicle allegedly shot at another vehicle in traffic Thursday evening. At around 7 p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of East 30th Street and Maple Street. According to police, the […]
No phones, no exceptions: Des Moines school first with outright ban
DES MOINES, Iowa — The words are heavy. “It’s just been really hard. It’s hard for the kids…” The language belies the setting. “Just over time we’ve seen our students just disconnecting more and more…” What’s going on over at Bergman Academy? “It’s a withdrawal of anything that you are used to using — there’s […]
Canadian farm equipment company says it will close Osceola plant, laying off 51 workers
Salford Group, a Canadian company that makes tillage and crop fertilizer and application equipment, is closing its Osceola manufacturing plant, laying off 51 workers, according to a required notice it provided to Iowa Workforce Development. Salford didn't immediately respond to requests for more information Wednesday. Linamar Corp., an advanced manufacturing company, also based...
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