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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 […]
‘This is scandalous:’ Auditor asked to examine $10.7 million owed to taxpayers
An advocate for seniors is calling on the state auditor’s office to investigate the state’s failure to collect $10.7 million in fees owed by corporate nursing home owners. The auditor’s office says it has reported a state agency’s failure to collect the fees but has no enforcement authority. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported last week […]
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
2 centurion luxury cars return home to Luverne
LUVERNE, MN (KELO)– Two luxury, centurion cars are returning home to Luverne where they were originally manufactured. The 1909 Luverne Thirty, named for its’ 30 HP, is now on display at the Rock County History Center on Main Street. The 1915 Luverne Big Brown, presently in Missouri, will...
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