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Iowan with disability wins federal support
(KMAland) -- The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-clock medical care. Advocates for people with disabilities hope the move sets precedent for other people in Iowa and around the country.
Linda Mayrose – Citizen of the Day
Linda Mayrose is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, July 15, 2024. Linda celebrated her birthday on Sunday, July 14. She 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.
Lynx can’t get past Algona
ALGONA — The Webster City baseball team couldn’t hold off Algona in a Class 3A first round game on Friday. The Lynx (17-14 overall) built a 5-3 lead over the Bulldogs (26-7), but Algona scored seven runs in the fifth and sixth to earn a 10-5 victory, their third this season over Webster City.
Iowa man found guilty of murder in fatal shooting of police officer Kevin Cram
ALGONA, Iowa — A jury found a northern Iowa man guilty of murdering a small-town cop before he led police on a manhunt that ended in Minnesota last fall.Kyle Ricke was convicted on Thursday of first-degree murder for the shooting death of Alonga police officer Kevin Cram on Sept. 13, 2023.Ricke shot Cram during an attempted arrest. Ricke had an active warrant for harassment. Cram was hospitalized and later died. Cram had been with the Algona Police Department since 2015, and before that served the Nora Springs Police Department for two years.After the shooting, Ricke fled and was eventually arrested near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota later the same night.Algona is a town of about 5,300 residents about 40 miles from the Iowa-Minnesota border.
Bulldog Baseball snaps six-year postseason losing streak
For the first time in six years, the Le Mars Community baseball team got out of the first round of the postseason. The Bulldogs defeated Sioux Center in a substate quarterfinal at home on Friday night by a score of 6-1. The last postseason win for Le Mars baseball came...
Heavy equipment begins clearing a huge logjam at the downtown Des Moines river confluence
A contractor on Friday began removing a huge logjam that had piled up on a sandbar in the Raccoon River just before it empties into the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines. Clearing debris from the sandbar is an annual maintenance task, but the logjam is bigger than usual this year, Public...
Hey Iowa, Changes Are Coming to Your Favorite Target Store
Changes are coming to Target department stores across Iowa and the rest of the country beginning on July 15th. To be fair...there's a good chance this change doesn't affect you at all. Target will stop taking a once-popular form of payment beginning next week, and there's a good chance it's been years or even decades since you've paid at a Target register using one of these.
Iowa Has One Of the Worst Economies in the Country?
According to Dictionary, the definition of economy is "the complex of activities related to the consumption, production, and trade of goods and services, as an ongoing functioning system." Regarding the consumption, production, and trading of goods and services, supposedly Iowa's economy is ranked one of the worst in the country,...
Master Gardener Applications Open Through ISU Extensions
The Master Gardener training program is open for applications across the state of Iowa. This program will teach interested individuals about horticulture, as they learn through online and in person workshops. Classes for the program will take place from September 3rd to November 8th, with an on campus class in Ames on October 26th. To officially become a Master Gardener, individuals will need to finish the course after applying and being selected to participate, then volunteer for 40 hours in their training county by the end of the next calendar year, and stay involved after completing the internship by taking 10 hours of classes to continue their education and volunteering 20 hours annually.
Former Iowa FBI chief hopes political violence will simmer down after assassination attempt
DES MOINES, Iowa — President Joe Biden has directed the Secret Service to review all security measures for the Republican National Convention. But Sunday, the Secret Service said it's not changing the security plan. “During our extensive planning efforts, we have accounted for various security scenarios that may arise....
Sheldon Home Sustains Extensive Damage In Saturday Night Fire
Sheldon, Iowa — Any occupants of a home on East 9th Street in Sheldon will likely not be able to live in their house for a while after a fire on Saturday evening, July 13th. According to Sheldon Fire Chief Brad Hindt, the call came in shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday night. He says they were called to 1816 East 9th Street for a possible fire. The call noted that smoke was seen coming out of the chimney and windows.
Monday starts off sunny, but storms possible again in the evening
MILWAUKEE — Southeastern Wisconsin will start with sunny skies Monday, but conditions will be very hot and humid. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s, with dew points in the low 70s, making it feel more like the upper 90s, possibly near 100 degrees in some areas. Showers and...
Midwest Storm Alert: Tornado Risk, 75+ mph Winds Expected Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is on high alert as severe weather is forecasted to impact the region on Monday, July 15. One or more clusters of severe storms may develop along a cold front, posing risks for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. According to the NOAA...
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