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Algona Woman Indicted in South Dakota Theft Case
–Authorities in South Dakota have filed charges against an Algona woman for allegedly stealing close to $1.8 Million while working for that state’s Department of Social Services. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the indictment Thursday morning against 68-year-old Lonna Carroll, who is facing two felony counts of...
Grand Junction summerfest set for first weekend in August
50107 Summerfest will be held on August 2 and August 3 in Grand Junction. Most of the fun will happen in the old school lot, unless noted. Festivities start at 4 p.m. on Friday night with the opening of the beer tent. Gotcha Games Carnival, food vendors (Borrachos & Kona Ice), Greene County Cattlemen and yard games will start at 5 p.m. The carnival is the same group that was at the Bell Tower Festival. Burnin’ Sensations will play from 7-11 p.m.
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
IGHSAU Softball State brackets revealed
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at the first round matchups for each of our local IGHSAU softball teams in state title contention: CLASS 1A #3 Remsen St. Mary’s (23-0) vs. #6 Sigourney (23-7) – July 23rd 7:30 p.m. at Iowa Central CLASS 2A #6 West Monona (33-7) vs. #3 Audubon (27-4) – […]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Cherokee
Cherokee, IA (KICD) — Cherokee County will get its very own FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Saturday. The director of efforts here in Northwest Iowa is Tiana Suber, who says the DRC will be located at the former Cherokee County Work Services Building at 322 Lake Street. After it opens Saturday at 1pm, it will be open every day from 8am until 6pm until further notice to help flood victims apply for assistance that might be available to them.
Man dead after lawnmower pins him to ground
JESUP, Iowa (KCRG) - A man died Thursday afternoon after a lawnmower rolled off of a trailer and pinned him to the ground. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says they got a report of an accident involving equipment, with a man pinned under a lawnmower. The call came in around 12:50 p.m. Emergency crews quickly responded to the 1,000 block of 160th Street north of Jesup.
Madison man sentenced for involvement in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Madison man was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. District Court Judge Brian Buescher sentenced Jason Penalbert, 37, to more than 4 years imprisonment for conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Once Penalbert is released from prison, he will begin a two-year term of supervised release.
Miracle League of Dubuque to Host All-Inclusive Baseball Tournament with Special Guest Sean “The Mayor” Casey
The Miracle League of Dubuque proudly presents the 2024 Baseball Extravaganza, an all-inclusive tournament bringing together Miracle League teams from Dubuque and Sioux City, Iowa, and South Hills of Pittsburgh, Penn., on Tuesday, July 23. The tournament will begin with games at the Miracle League of Dubuque Complex in Dubuque and continue into the evening with games at the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville.
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
Good-Boy Ted is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
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