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Iowa State Patrol Dubs August “Aggressive Driving Enforcement” Month
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is looking to curb traffic crashes during the month of August. That’s Trooper Tom Williams with the ISP’s Mason City District office, who says a spike in travel comes from many people still traveling on family vacations and more students driving when school gets back in session later this month.
New Fast-Casual Mexican Fare Franchise Coming Soon to Your Town in Nationwide Sales Push With The Burrito Factory
The company is seeking to add new franchise locations throughout its home state of Iowa, expanding outwards to the rest of the U.S. , a fun fast-casual franchise known for its authentic Mexican flavors and high energy ambiance, has just announced the nationwide launch of its franchise opportunity. As part of its strategic expansion plan, the company is initially seeking new franchise territories within its home state of Iowa, eventually aiming to plant new locations throughout the entire United States.
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
Supervisors approve rezoning for biodigester 3-2, after turbulent public hearing
A request to rezone a piece of rural Ridgeway property from agricultural to industrial was approved in a 3-2 vote by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on the issue Monday morning. Novilla Renewable Natural Gas submitted the zoning application, and the proposed biodigester will be...
Bomb squad called into Austin
(ABC 6 News) — In Austin, Mower County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a potential live grenade. The call was received around 5 PM as somebody was cleaning out a property on 10th Drive SE and came across what appeared to be a grenade. A bomb...
Vintage dresses the subject of the next Lunchbox History
The Mower County Historical Society will host its next Lunchbox History event on Thursday Aug. 22, at noon in the Pioneer Building with MCHS Curator Jaimie Timm as she shares several vintage dresses from the MCHS Collection. MCHS recently opened a new exhibit in the Christ Episcopal Church featuring artifacts associated with churches. Several vintage […] The post Vintage dresses the subject of the next Lunchbox History appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Our Town Decorah is a designated cultural and entertainment district
Downtown Decorah is one of less than 20 Iowa districts that the state has designated as a cultural and entertainment district. Having a vibrant downtown is what qualifies an area to earn this designation.
‘A beautiful reminder’ Annual Seed Savers benefit concert attracts hundreds
Seed Savers Exchange held its 24th annual benefit concert Aug. 10, packing about two acres of land with supporters and music lovers during the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Typically, the Iowa countryside echoes the sounds of native wildlife, but, one night every year on a farm near...
Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms, Small Hail Possible Until 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents across northeast Illinois should prepare for a potentially stormy evening, as the National Weather Service has forecasted scattered thunderstorms with a possibility of small hail until 8 PM tonight. The storm coverage is expected to be around 30-60%, mainly impacting areas north of Waterloo through Sterling.
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