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Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Iowa Corn Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 17, 2024) — Iowa Corn has announced the Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB). Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
Nebraska man injured in crash near Alton
ALTON—A 31-year-old South Sioux City, NE, man was injured in a one-vehicle crash about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, on the Highway 60 expressway, one-half mile southeast of Alton. Orson Castillo was driving north when witnesses called to report a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner, according to...
Sheldon High School receives over-budget bids
Finding ways to cut costs on Sheldon High School’s $33 million expansion and renovation project is tedious work. Sheldon School District superintendent Cory Myer worked with the school’s contracted companies, W.A. Klinger and CMBA Architects of Sioux City to find small ways to save money through value engineering and going through the project with a “fine-toothed comb.”
Former SD employee charged with embezzling $1.8m over 10 years
PIERRE, S.D. – A former employee of South Dakota's Department of Social Services has been indicted for allegedly stealing $1.8 million in state and federal funds from Child Protection Services, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, faces two felony counts of Aggravated Grand...
Rock Valley Man Arrested After Assault With a Knife
A disturbance at a rural Sioux Center residence led to the arrest of a Rock Valley man Monday. The Sioux County Sheriff’s office arrested 61-year-old Rigoberto Hernandez-Corado of Rock Valley, after a report of an assault that took place at a residence five miles northwest of Sioux Center. The...
South Park Mall Will Reopen
Spencer IA, (KICD) – The South Park Mall in Spencer has been a topic of conversation since the flood. Recently a lot of rumors have started about the fate of the mall. Steven Williams who is charge of real estate for the mall spoke with KICD about the mall re-opening.
Hull Fareway Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Hull, Iowa – Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for their much-anticipated new store located at the southwest corner of Highway 18 and Division Street in Hull. The 10,600 square foot store provides for a full-service butcher counter, an impressive grocery selection, with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties, and locally sourced items, in addition to a variety of craft beer, fine wines, and top-shelf spirits.
The circus is coming to Forest City
The Culpepper and Merri-weather Circus is coming to Forest City, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Heritage Park of North Iowa with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus has been providing quality, local, family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on television. They are very excited to bring you their brand new performance featuring big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse riders, the Perez daredevil duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang, and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.
Rob Sand meets with constituents in Red Oak
On July 10, Iowa’s State Auditor Rob Sand visited Legion Park in Red Oak as one stop in his visit to all 99 of the state’s counties. He spoke directly with the public about programs, reports and new initiatives he has overseen. Sand’s first topic of discussion was...
Nebraska AG reaches four settlements in lawsuit against THC retailers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers reached four new settlements this week in a statewide lawsuit against THC retailers. On Thursday, Hilgers announced settlements with Greenhouse Grandma in Chadron, A Botanical Dream in North Platte, First Stop Vape Shop in Ogallala and Zy Glam in Scottsbluff.
Nice This Afternoon, but a slight shower chance could creep in this weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Make the most of the really great weather today, because some changes are in store. Nice this evening, some small changes this weekend. Conditions will remain comfortable through the afternoon and evening as we enjoy light winds, comfortable temperatures, and partly cloudy skies from some cumulus clouds that have developed through the afternoon hours.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
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