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Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
Afternoon Storms May Bring Funnel Clouds to Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Davenport, IA – More humid conditions are expected across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois today, with afternoon showers and storms likely. The National Weather Service in Quad Cities reports a 20-30 percent chance of storms developing between 4 and 8 PM, with isolated funnel clouds potentially forming. According to...
Kraft Heinz agrees to $8,000 Iowa fine for failing to report discharge over three years
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., the maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Jell-O, has agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after Iowa officials discovered its Muscatine plant failed to report the pollution it sent into a Mississippi River tributary over three years. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says...
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
Iowa National Guard unit will return 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
On Friday, the Des Moines Airbase hosted a special “welcome home” ceremony for a group of National Guard soldiers returning from a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The federal government activated the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) to support U.S. Central Command in a territory encompassing 27 countries. This encompassed Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Teagen Kramer – Citizen of the Day
Deputy Teagen Kramer is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, July 22, 2024. Deputy Kramer was recently sworn in as a new Plymouth County Sheriff’s Deputy. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
Smittys Drop Two In Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (HubCityRadio.com) – After the Aberdeen Smittys swept the Spearfish squad in two games by a combined three runs on Friday, they dropped a doubleheader against Harrisburg Gold on Sunday, 9-6 in game one & 9-3 in game two. Harrisburg Gold still remains unbeaten now in league...
Akron Westfield And Remsen St Mary’s in 1A State Baseball Quarterfinals In Carroll On Monday
The quarterfinals of the state high school baseball tournament are Monday in Carroll. In the opener top ranked Akron-Westfield takes on Bedford. For Akron-Westfield its the first trip to the state tournament since 2017. That’s Akron-Westfield coach Gordy Johnson who says it was at the end of last season he...
Fog Alert: Southeastern South Dakota Issued Dense Fog Advisory
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, the advisory predicts visibility as low as 1/4 mile. The advisory affects parts of southeastern South Dakota and extends into neighboring areas.
35th anniversary of Flight 232 crash marked
Sioux City, Iowa-Friday, July 19th, was the 35th anniversary of the crash of United Flight 232 at the Sioux Gateway Airport. The Mid American Museum of Aviation and Transportation held an open house to remember the 112 who died in the crash, the 180 who survived, and the first responders and community members who aided them. Museum board member Pam Mickelson said the open house began at 10 a.m. and had activities throughout the day.
Sheldon Knights of Columbus presents check to the Sheldon Ministerial Association
Sheldon, Iowa-At a recent meeting of the Sheldon Ministerial Association, the Sheldon Knights of Columbus presented a check in the amount of $2,821.84. The amount was raised from the Knights of Columbus at their Annual Fish Fry this past March. Pictured (l to r) are Ron Plum of the Sheldon...
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