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Agriculture Recovery Center to Open in Cedar County on July 25
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Cedar County on Thursday, July 25 from noon to 8 p.m. to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. This walk-through event, designed as a resource fair, will provide...
Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant
A lawsuit alleges that a company operating an alternative fuels plant in Marengo lied to, and may have bribed, public officials before a massive explosion injured workers there in 2022. Tali Washburn, a Pottawattamie County woman who worked for the company C6-Zero as its government relations director, is now suing C6-Zero, six of its affiliates […] The post Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Biz Buzz Monday: New Dubuque salon looks to uplift clients, stylists
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dubuque, we will share additional developments in...
Cedar Rapids school district gets approval to expand food program after Hy-Vee closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A meal site in Linn County will soon be expanding its operations in direct response to the closure of the First Avenue Hy-Vee. The Cedar Rapids Community School District will be operating a summer meal program out of the Johnson STEAM Academy building. just blocks away from the former 1st Avenue Hy-Vee.
FORMER LEMARS SPECIAL OPS AIR FORCE MEMBER WITNESSED TRUMP SHOOTING
A RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEMBER WHO LIVED IN LE MARS, IOWA WAS A FEW FEET AWAY FROM FOMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WHEN THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF TRUMP TOOK PLACE SATURDAY IN BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA. JIM TRUEMPER WAS SEATED IN THE BLEACHERS JUST BEHIND THE PODIUM WHERE TRUMP SPOKE:
Johnson County leaders buy property to be used for affordable housing
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - 15 apartments will soon be available for affordable housing in Iowa City, after a $1.7 million purchase by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The property is at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard and includes two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes. The units are newly renovated according to a news release, but still need energy-efficient upgrades before people can move in.
Decorah puller Van Duyn shares the challenge and excitement of tractor pulls
Tractor pulls always pack the stands at county fairs, and Decorah puller Don Van Duyn has been “pulling” for the last 27 years. Van Duyn, owner of SEE Electric of Decorah, said he first became interested in tractor pulls in 1993, and four years later, he bought his first pulling tractor –a Schreier’s John Deere Model 4010 – from a man in Wisconsin. Van Duyn named the machine “Birch Hollow Deer” because of all the deer which live around his home, and his new purchase went through an extensive rebuild.
Community Action to buy Smith building for $1 Winneshiek County
Winneshiek County plans to sell Decorah’s historic Smith building to Northeast Iowa Community Action. During Monday morning’s Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting, NEICAC Director Trisha Wilkins reported that the NEICAC Board of Directors recently approved the purchase of the Smith building – located at 305 Montgomery St. – from the county for $1. The formal deeding of the property will require a public hearing at a later date. The board generally agreed to on a tentative transfer date of Sept. 3, and will continue discussions with NEICAC regarding the expected sale.
Sioux Center driver's license spot closing
ORANGE CITY—The driver’s license station at the Centre Mall in Sioux Center will close this week, according to Sioux County treasurer Dan Zomermaand. He updated the county board of supervisors during its Tuesday, July 9 meeting about the planned move to the new treasurer’s building at 211 Central Ave. S. in Orange City across from the county courthouse.
E’Burg Schools Buy Land for New Elementary Building
–The Emmetsburg School Board recently approved purchasing approximately 24-acres of land that could be used as the site of a new elementary school. The undeveloped property sits east of Iowa Lakes Community College and south of College Drive in Emmetsburg. Superintendent Cory Jenness tells KLGA News that a recent review of the district’s facilities revealed that maintaining the West Elementary building for years to come would require a substantial investment.
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Davenport nursing home faces more huge fines
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nursing home ranked among the nation’s worst is facing a new round of fines. Regulators penalized Ivy at Davenport at least $40,000 after a recent inspection revealed 17 new violations: a mice infestation, residents with bedsores and untrained staff, among many others. Ivy...
Clarksville survives and advances to softball regional final
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team will look to qualify for its second straight state tournament when it travels to #7 (1A) Southeast Warren for the 1A Region 5 final Monday. It’ll be a rematch of last year’s state quarterfinal, won 7-1 by the Indians. Clarksville (21-9) defeated...
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Davenport Has No Immunity From Collapse Lawsuits
(Davenport, IA) -- No immunity from prosecution for the city, or current and former employees. That was the decision handed down late last week by the Iowa Supreme Court in connection with lawsuits over the collapse of a Davenport apartment building in May of last year. The city, and two...
Sioux Center Woman Arrested After Crash
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sioux Center woman while investigating a car crash ten miles west of Sioux Center early Monday morning. 21-year-old Alexis Trejo of Sioux Center was arrested after she lost control of the Chevrolet Malibu she was driving and ended up in the ditch.
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