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KMAland Softball (7/2): SBL moves to top of MRC with sweep, East sweep of North
(KMAland) -- Sergeant Bluff-Luton moved to the top of the MRC with a sweep of TJ & Sioux City East’s sweep of Sioux City North, AL and Sioux City West split and Glenwood and LeMars were non-conference winners in KMAland softball on Tuesday. Check out the complete KMAland softball...
Eagle Grove softball outlasts Southeast Valley in 9 innings, 7-5
The Eagle Grove Eagles softball team returned to action on Monday night, as they made the trip to Webster County to take on the Southeast Valley Jaguars at the Southeast Valley Softball Field in Harcourt. Eagle Grove entered at 14-6, while Southeast Valley entered at 15-7. Southeast Valley took the...
Woodbury and Cherokee counties await federal aid for flood recovery
So far, a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa flooding includes five counties: Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth, and Sioux. Additional counties are expected to be added in the coming weeks, as officials in Woodbury and Cherokee counties are working to make sure they don't get left out.
This holiday weekend in Iowa: Salsa dancing, lowriders bouncing and 319’s finest gathering for a hip hop showcase
It’s an early Wednesday Weekender thanks to the awkward midweek landing of Fourth of July this year. Speaking of which — chances are, if you’re like us, the current onslaught of local and national news events makes celebrating our country’s independence feel more than a little fraught right now. Consider this list of events around Central and Eastern Iowa as opportunities to celebrate what’s good about our communities, whether it’s checking out an all-ages drag show at Cedar Rapids Pride Festival, taking in the piñatas and lowriders at ¡Viva! La Cultura Latina in Des Moines or appreciating some quality hip hop at the Finest in the City Showcase in Cedar Rapids. There are tons of things to get your mind off the whole “this is fine” feeling accompanying the loud booms.
Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
Sweaty city and state officials loaded donated air conditioners onto trucks in a St. Louis warehouse, passing the heavy boxes down the line. On this day, the thermometer soared to 103, the hottest temperature ever recorded on June 25 in the city. The 800 cooling units were headed to low-income...
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Iowa’s New THC Regulations
On Monday, July 1st at midnight, a new law went into effect, causing some restaurants, bars, and distributors to panic. It's a new state law focused on the use and sale of tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. The new law (HF 2605) does not outright ban THC in products like...
How much rain caused flooding in central Iowa Tuesday night
DES MOINES, Iowa – Several inches of rain fell across parts of Iowa Tuesday, causing flooding in locations like Pella, Indianola, and in parts of Mahaska County. Automated weather stations in Knoxville and Centerville picked up over 2″ of rain. Oskaloosa received just under an inch, and Hampton, Marshalltown, Ankeny, Algona, and Creston all saw […]
Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa
Food, music and fireworks will all be in abundance on Thursday across Iowa as part of July 4th celebrations. Notable events for the holiday include firework shows, parades and a three-day jazz festival. Due to flooding along the Mississippi River, many planned Fourth of July events near the river have been canceled or postponed like […] The post Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
How accurate is the forecast in Iowa? New data shows how far out you can trust the temps.
A true Iowan knows the forecast is always on the edge of change. But why exactly is it so difficult to accurately predict the weather in the Midwest?. The Washington Post analyzed government data to examine the accuracy of the National Weather Service's official high-temperature forecast. The NWS forecast is used across the country to trigger emergency alert systems.
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