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Flood forces Rock Valley to delay start of school year
It's been a month since floodwaters rushed through Rock Valley, damaging homes, businesses and the community school. Ever since then, staff, volunteers and construction crews have been working hard to get students back in the classroom.
Lake City Residents Are Reminded To Place Trash In Garbage Can For Scheduled Pick-Up Days
City officials of Lake City wish to remind residents not to leave trash just placed on the curb for pick up, as trash must be placed in an appropriate bin per city ordinance. During the last city council meeting, Daisy Hauling, who operates the city’s garbage collection services, estimated that nearly 50 percent of Lake City residents do not use a trashcan and just place the bags wishing to be disposed of on the curb. City Administrator Jacob Matthews says the municipal code was created to help keep the Lake City community beautiful, safe, and inviting for all by ensuring waste was adequately secured during trash pick-up days.
Humboldt County residents push back against reopening of Rutland Quarry
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Iowa — The battle is heating up between a Humboldt County rock quarry and the people living nearby. The new owner of the Rutland Quarry plans to restart limestone mining. The first blast from the new owner last Friday led to homes shaking in Rutland and possibly...
HBO Max to release series about abducted Evansdale cousins Lyric and Elizabeth
EVANSDALE, Iowa (KCRG) - HBO Max is set to release a three-part documentary series about the abduction and deaths of Evansdale cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. Eight-year-old Elizabeth Collins and 10-year-old Lyric Cook disappeared on July 13, 2012, while riding their bikes in Evansdale. Investigators found their bikes but no sign of the children.
Nursing Student Follows Passion for Rural Health Care, Receives Support From USD and Avera
Bremer, who is originally from the 500-person town of Ocheyedan, Iowa, initially pursued a degree in engineering at the University of Iowa. However, after working at a group home for people with intellectual disabilities, he discovered a calling in nursing. Bremer said he chose to attend USD to pursue his...
Animal surrenders, shelter capacity push NHS to oppose property tax reform bill
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska senators heard testimony from different businesses Tuesday on the governor's proposal to reform property taxes and cut spending. Three hearings started at 9:30 a.m. on Legislative Bills 1, 2, and 3. LB 1 is Gov. Jim Pillen's property tax plan, introduced by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, which calls for hard caps on local spending with some exceptions like public safety and voter-approved bonds. It also calls for eliminating more than one hundred tax exemptions. The plan would cost you more money when you take your pet to the vet or a groomer.
Weather Impact Alert: Extreme heat and severe storms on the way
IOWA, USA — Local 5 has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Wednesday, July 31. These alerts help keep you informed of severe weather that will impact you. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. for much of central and southern Iowa through the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures are expected to read the low-to-mid 90s but the head index could reach 105° for many locations. Be sure to drink lots of water and take plenty of breaks from the heat outside.
Treasurer Smith Seeks Iowans’ Help Reuniting Lost Purple Heart
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing National Purple Heart Day by asking for Iowans’ help to reunite a Purple Heart held in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, the State’s program for returning lost and unclaimed property. “I don’t think I can adequately put into words the magnitude of emotions I felt holding a Purple Heart for the first time,” said Smith. “Those same emotions inspire me to reunite Garold Hayes’ family with the Purple Heart found in his abandoned safe deposit box. I call out to Iowans to help us return this medal to the care of his family.” Hayes died in Sept. 2015 at the age of 76.
What Are South Dakota Children’s Immunization Requirements, Minnesota, Iowa
We are turning the calendar into the new school year. As new families are preparing their kids for the first time in South Dakota it is a requirement by the state that all children have the necessary immunizations. Sioux Falls School District. Add this to the checklist of things to...
Ernst honored by Iowa American Legion
BELLEVUE’S Bently Ernst, son of Chris and Katie Ernst, who was recently named the State Winner of the annual patriot essay contest, “What the Flag Means to Me,” sponsored by Bellevue American Legion Post #273, was recently honored at the State Summer American Legion Summer Meeting in Des Moines. Ernst was not only the winner of the 5th Grade Essay Contest locally, but across the entire state of Iowa, and was selected as tops out of more than 400 entries. (Photo courtesty of John Pitlo, Bellevue Legion Post #273).
“Tornado Alley” expanding Eastward, stirring up more storms around the QCA
MOLINE, Ill. — Back in 2018, storm chaser and Northern Illinois University professor Dr. Victor Gensini published a groundbreaking study on tornado patterns. He looked at tornado data from 1979 to 2017, examining trends on where tornadoes touched down and the location of certain ingredients that promote their development. Gensini found a marked eastward migration of the typical "tornado alley" many of us think of.
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