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Kayakers safe after Hamilton County rescue
Two stranded kayakers were rescued Sunday afternoon in the Boone River near Webster City. The Webster City and Stratford Fire Departments along with Van Diest Medical Center EMS and the Hamilton County Sheriff and Conservation Departments responded to rescue the kayakers who were stuck on a log in the Boone River.
Commission sets public meetings for carbon pipeline extensions
State utility regulators have approved a public meeting schedule starting in late August, in which Summit Carbon Solutions will present its significant proposed expansion for its carbon dioxide pipeline system. The company’s initial network of pipe in the state — which runs a total of about 690 miles — was recently approved by the Iowa […] The post Commission sets public meetings for carbon pipeline extensions appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Reminder: State Auditor Rob Sand to Continue 100 Town Hall Tour This Week
(Des Moines) State Auditor Rob Sand will be in southwest Iowa this week as part of his 100 Town Hall Tour across Iowa’s 99 counties. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. On Tuesday, Sand will be at the Osceola Town Square Park from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.,...
Iowa cities along the Mississippi River are the latest to be hit by flooding
Iowa cities along the Mississippi River are enduring flooding this week as water moves downstream from parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin hit by the same late June storm system that sent northwest Iowa streams to record crests in the Missouri River basin. From Dubuque to Burlington, the Mississippi has reached...
Iowa State Fair Begins In One Month
(Des Moines, IA) — There is a slight change to the hours on the last day of this year’s Iowa State Fair. “Every night of the Fair we’re open until Midnight August 8th through the 17th, except for that last night where we’ll be closing at 9 p.m.,” said Mindy Williamson, with the Iowa State Fair.
Farmers in Nebraska, Iowa begin Missouri River flood cleanup
OMAHA, Neb. — The Missouri River is finally nearing normal levels which means people can now see the full extent of the damage. Local farmers are hit hard as fields are left barren, some even still full of standing water, and their farms reduced to acres of mud bearing nothing but sticks.
Heelan ranked No. 4 in final 3A state rankings
(KMAland) -- Bishop Heelan Catholic is ranked No. 4 in the final Class 3A state rankings from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Check out the area rankings below and complete rankings here. CLASS 3A. 4. Bishop Heelan Catholic. Others RV: Harlan. CLASS 4A. None.
Iowa American Water: Drinking water will remain safe during flood
As the Mississippi River is forecast to crest at 20 feet Monday evening, residents in the Iowa Quad Cities served by Iowa American Water can rest assured that their drinking water continues to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Safe Drinking Water Act standards and regulations, according to a news release.
Master Gardener Training Programs Available This Fall
(Ames) As the Master Gardener Fall Training Application nears, many people have misconceptions about the Master Gardener program, according to Kate Olsen, Director of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreachin Cass County. Olson says the idea of becoming a Master Gardener returns to the heart of extension: taking research-based...
Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission talk Linn County casino, possible timeline later this week
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has a virtual meeting scheduled for this Friday, where they'll be looking into a possible timeline to decide on a gaming license for Linn County. Developers and county leaders are once again trying to obtain a gaming license to bring a casino to Cedar...
Iowa Insurance Institute Donates $10,000 to American Red Cross
(Iowa) -- The Iowa Insurance Institute is donating thousands to the American Red Cross in Iowa in the aftermath of recent severe weather damage. The I-I-I is donating $10 thousand dollars to aid in cleanup and recovery efforts. The donation comes after tornadoes caused severe damage in Greenfield, Iowa, and major flooding in Northwest Iowa damaged many homes in the area. Since the natural disaster, the American Red Cross of Iowa has set up shelters in affected communities.
RAGBRAI 2024 concert lineup: Hairball, Spazmatics, Pork Tornadoes and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, but the party starts the night before. Billy McGuigan opens a week of free live concerts in RAGBRAI's overnight, with a Glenwood show Saturday, July 20. Video above: Here are...
JEFAS Magazine Shares Features with Business Record’s Fearless Initiative
Earlier this year at a coffee meeting, Hola Iowa founders told me about a magazine in the works that would focus on Latina business leaders in Iowa. That project is JEFAS: Latinas in Business Magazine. Our early conversation about JEFAS Magazine sparked the idea to share some of their articles...
Over 200,000 eggs donated to Food Bank of Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over 200,000 eggs were donated to the Food Bank of Iowa on Monday. Rose Acre Farms partnered with the Iowa Egg Council and the HATCH for Hunger Program to make the donation. Rose Acre Farms donated 86,400 eggs and the HATCH for Hunger Program donated 151,d00 — making the total number […]
Iowa's Senate majority whip resigns suddenly
(The Center Square) - Sen. Waylon Brown, R-Osage, resigned Monday but did not state why. Brown, who serves as the Senate majority whip, said in a resignation letter he felt that he left things "better than he found them." His resignation is effective Wednesday. "In the past seven years, we have enacted responsible budgeting, including the elimination of the inheritance tax and taxes on retired income," Brown said. "We said...
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