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New Mexico's Bob and Debbie Kitchens support son, grandson and Dimock-Emery Raptors every year at Cadwell Park
MITCHELL — Two of Dimock-Emery’s biggest fans reside in New Mexico. Bob and Debbie Kitchens, who live in Sante Fe, New Mexico, have been regulars at the Class B state amateur baseball tournament for the past five years. The Kitchens’ son, Gene, and their grandson, Drew, are Dimock-Emery Raptors.
Tea Area sweeps Mitchell in soccer doubleheader
TEA, S.D. (KELO) — Tea Area claimed a pair of shutout victories over Mitchell on the soccer pitch Saturday. The Titans prevailed 4-0 in girls soccer and 5-0 in boys soccer. The girls contest was scoreless for the first 70 minutes before the Titan offense came to life. Chloe Wilson netted the first goal. Cate […]
2024 Now a Record Year for Tornadoes in Iowa
So far, we’re at 122 tornadoes for the year in our state, breaking the previous record of 120 in 2004. April and May have been the busiest months with 98 combined tornadoes. From the National Weather Service: “April 2024 set the record for most April tornadoes in Iowa and April and May tie for 3rd […]
This Iowa Mall Has Been Closed Because of an…Unpaid Bill?!
When the covid crisis struck the U.S. in 2020, businesses either had to find creative ways in innovate or suffer the wrath of people staying inside of their homes and not visiting their stores. The food industry suffered exponentially during covid. Hotels, retail, the auto industry, airlines, movie theaters, malls,...
Forecast: Warm and Mostly Dry, with Tiny Storm Chances
Expect a dry and comfortable overnight with maybe some patchy fog in far northern Iowa. Lows in the 50s northwest and 60s elsewhere. A few computer models are putting isolated showers/storms over southwest Iowa during the afternoon hours on Sunday. These should stay west of the WHO13 viewing area. Below, forecast rainfall through Friday from […]
Food vendors dish out fair staples, elevated recipes at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES — Food vendors supply thousands of Iowa State Fairgoers with staples, however, an increasing number of attendees means more tastes and diets to cater to. Many vendors explore new recipes and recreate fair classics to appease the growing crowds. With the fair attendance record broken on Aug....
RRVT-HTT Grand Opening is Today
The grand opening for two iconic trails in the state of Iowa is happening today. The Raccoon River Valley Trail and the High Trestle Trail are combining together, as a bike ride and ribbon cutting are set to take place. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti comments that the connector has been worked on for the past 10 years, and it’s surreal that the project will be finalized today.
Summit jumpstarts pipeline efforts with purchase of old land easement agreements
Summit Carbon Solutions has purchased old land easement agreements from a former rival company to help speed up its carbon pipeline construction project, Summit officials confirm. Summit’s former rival, Navigator CO2, attempted its own carbon dioxide pipeline project before backing out in October 2023. With Navigator out of the picture, Summit has purchased many of […]
Mom shares details after daughter becomes 1st Iowan to complete Mongol Derby
VINTON — Shelby Van Weelden, a local Cedar Rapids firefighter, did what no Iowan has ever done by competing in the Mongol Derby. While she did finish the race, it wasn't without a couple jump scares for her mom. Melody Snow said she was a nervous wreck knowing her...
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