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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.
Rockwell American Legion receives $20,000 for new building
(ABC 6 News) – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation rewarded some outstanding organizations working to better their community on Monday. The foundation awarded grants to 13 nonprofits and government organizations across the county at a ceremony at John Adams Middle School in Mason City. “We look for projects...
Multiple Thunderstorms Blanketed the Raccoon Valley Radio Area Tuesday Morning
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms pelted the Raccoon Valley Radio area overnight and Tuesday morning. The first set of severe thunderstorm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service just after 1am until 3am for most of Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Counties. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright reported strong winds and small tree branches were down, along with outdoor furniture was blown around in Guthrie Center, but no property damage or injuries were reported. Greene County Sheriff Jack Williams said there was 60 miles per hour winds and heavy rainfall across the county during the four severe thunderstorm warnings.
Camp Winnebago Owner Rally Draws 550 Units to Forest City
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Winnebago Industries Inc. last year changed the name of its annual RV owners rally from its traditional “Grand National Rally” to “Camp Winnebago” just to keep up with the times. But that didn’t mean that the popular 55-year-old event itself, which...
Woodbury County Data on Lead Poisoning Finds Disconnect between Latinos and Healthcare Providers
In 2023, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) analyzed results focused on 1- and 2-year-olds exposed to lead poisoning. Lead is highly toxic and can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, headaches and other symptoms. Even small amounts of lead can be dangerous to a child. HHS collected data from 2 focus groups in the Latino community in Sioux City; one made up of families and the other of housing sector professionals. They chose Woodbury County because data showed 1- and 2-year-old Latino children tested with higher than normal lead in their blood and are tested less than other children, which means they face a higher risk for lead poisoning. HHS sees this as a double burden risk for lead poisoning. Kevin Officer, manager of HHS’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, along with the University of Iowa Institute of Public Health Practice, Research and Policy, led the efforts. “The purpose of the focus groups was for the childhood lead program to gain a better understanding of the double burden risks faced by these populations. Our goal is to empower communities to take charge in reversing the trends we are seeing in the data; create an awareness of the issues and educate communities on steps they can take to begin to address the health impacts lead poisoning can have on their children and their future potential.”
Worth County 4-H volunteers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – The Worth County 4-H says it will be inducting Pam Perkins and the late Margie Rosch into the Iowa State Fair 4-H Hall of Fame. Each year the Iowa State 4-H program recognizes 4-H volunteers from all of the counties in Iowa. The Worth County 4-H...
UPDATE: Accused Columbia murderer who was captured in Iowa to go on trial this fall
An October murder trial has been set for a Columbia man charged with shooting a man to death in 2021 and then fleeing to Iowa. Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris has scheduled the trial for 39-year-old Mark Alan Achterberg for October 1 through October 4. Achterberg is charged in Boone County Circuit Court with first degree murder and armed criminal action. He’s accused of shooting and killing Justin Stidham in November 2021.
Iowa football player charged with OWI in Polk County
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (KCRG) — An Iowa Hawkeye football player is charged with operating while under the influence,KCRG reports. Cade Borud, 21, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested in Polk County early Saturday morning. He’s accused of driving over twice the legal limit. He’s at least the second Iowa...
Black Iowa News and BTG 1619 develop Media Masterminds & Youth Listening Session, hold workshop at Drake University
Two Black Des Moines community leaders designed a program to open a dialogue with Black middle and high schoolers about the news media in hopes of helping the teens become more savvy news consumers. “So much false information is being spread — especially against Black people, so I feel like...
PCM Top Ten Sports Stories of 2023-2024 School Year – #9
Claiming the number nine spot for PCM top sports stories of the 2023-2024 school year is senior basketball player Jake Wendt breaking the school record for rebounds in a game. Wendt broke the record against Greene County on January 29th where he recorded 21 rebounds. The Mustangs defeated the Rams in that game 62-57. Wendt moved into fourth all time for rebounds in PCM school history as he had 240 rebounds in his senior season which was first in the conference by a large margin. Wendt started all 23 games for the Mustangs last season and also averaged 12.2 points per game and 3.1 assists per game. Wendt earned first team all-conference honors and graduated this past spring. He will attend Iowa State University this fall.
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