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Iowa delegates share excitement ahead of DNC in Chicago
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democrats and delegates traveled to Chicago on Sunday in preparation for the week long Democratic National Convention. It has been a busy month for those in the state party, but the change at the top of the ticket has been reflected in the enthusiasm of those wanting to help out […]
Controlled Blast Takes Out Bridge at South Dakota, Iowa Border
The latest step in removing a damaged bridge that spans the border of South Dakota and Iowa is complete. Monday morning (August 19), crews from BNSF Railway used a controlled explosion to take down what was left of the railroad bridge on the North Sioux City side of the Big Sioux River.
Voices carry: "Framing a Fair Iowa" art show
AJ Jones is a writer and creator of art, expressing herself across different mediums. She embraces her neurodivergence as a unique way to view the world in hopes of creating a better future. “Useful art is about transforming people’s lives, even on a small scale. It is art as activism...
Massive Chicken Nugget Recall Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota
Thousands of pounds of Chicken Nuggets have been recalled in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and across the nation. Perdue Farms has issued a significant recall of approximately 160,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has classified this as a Class I...
Summertime heat makes a return this weekend
Get ready for a return of the summer heat and humidity for the upcoming weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s to near 90 degrees for Saturday and Sunday. That combined with dew points near 70, heat index values will climb into the 90s, especially on Sunday. It's likely we'll see this warmth continue into the next week on Monday before a cooldown back to near seasonal conditions.
Mohawk Archery Club holds shot tourney at Spring Creek
(ABC 6 News) – In Mason City, recreational archers have depended upon the Mohawk Archery Club since 1956. “Shooting clinics, indoor and outdoor events,” said club president Kenny Hearrell. There’s so many different styles of archery, different skill levels and different reasons people enjoy archery, and we welcome them all.”
Dubuque Man Charged With Stealing Thousands From Elderly Mother-In-Laws Account
A Dubuque man was arrested and charged with stealing nearly $43-thousand dollars from his elderly mother-in-law living in a nursing home. According to Dubuque Police 54-year old Shawn Small was charged on Friday with financial exploitation of an older individual. The investigation started after the administrator of the care facility reported a large amount of money disappeared from the woman’s bank account.
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects...
Two More Northeast Iowa Tornadoes Confirmed from August 5th Storms Add to State’s Record 2024
Two more tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse, Wisconsin from storms the night of August 5th in northeast Iowa. The NWS initially confirmed an EF1 tornado north of Waukon near Hanover, with peak wind speeds estimated at 105 mph. It was 50 yards wide and was on the ground for about ten minutes, traveling almost four miles.
Iowa State Fair Concludes and Best Food Winner Announced
The Iowa State Fair, which ran from Aug. 8 to 18 in 2024, has announced its food contest winners and has come to a close. According to the official Iowa State Fair website, “The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. It is the true heartbeat of the Midwest, unequaled and unduplicated. The Iowa State Fair, the inspiration for the original novel ‘State Fair’ by Iowan Phil Stong, three motion pictures and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical, is without a doubt the country’s most famous state fair.”
Iowa and Illinois Brace for Smoky Skies and Mild Temperatures This Week
Davenport, IA – The Quad Cities area, including parts of Iowa and Illinois, is set to experience a beautiful start to the work week, with temperatures hovering around or below 80 degrees. However, residents should be aware of smoky conditions that may persist through the day. According to the...
Garner to Beautify City Parks
The Garner City Council was approached with a proposal by Ever-Green to deliver three loads of safety wood chips for the city parks. Garner Director of Parks and Recreation Karla Juenger-Rudisill explained that this will be the first time this will be done in over a year. Garner City Administrator...
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