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Massive Lottery Winnings Remain Unclaimed in Iowa
If you were lucky enough to win tens of thousands of dollars or more playing the lottery, you would think that you would be hightailing it to pick up your check as soon as possible. But that's not always the case. In some instances, big winners take some time to...
Will Iowa And Illinois Clocks Both “Fall Back” This Year?
We're headed into that time of year. It's about to start getting darker earlier outside as we prepare for daylight saving time to end on November 3rd. Then for several months, until Spring, we'll feel like we live in a snowy, dark bubble. But not every state is signing on...
Updated: Fatal Plane Crash In Indiana Claims the Lives of Four People From Iowa
(Anderson, Indiana) The four people killed in the September 6 plane crash in Madison County, Indiana, are all from Iowa. According to the press release, a call came in at 09:50 AM to County Dispatch about a plane down in the 4200 block East 100 South, approximately two miles southeast of the Anderson Airport. Arriving rescue units found a single-engine airplane down and on fire. Additional resources were dispatched, and the fire was quickly extinguished.
Iowans Fitzpatrick, Meyer win gold medals in Paralympics wheelchair basketball
Iowans AJ Fitzpatrick and Jeromie Meyer won gold medals Saturday as members of the U.S. wheelchair basketball team at the Paralympics in Paris. Team USA won gold with a 73-69 win over Great Britain at Bercy Arena. ...
Iconic Iowa Butterfly At Big Risk Of Being Killed Off
Butterflies are a big deal for Iowa's ecosystem and these plant pollinators could be in big trouble. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has raised alarms about the declining population of the Regal Fritillary butterfly, warning that this species faces a significant risk of extinction in the state. The...
Water Summary Update: Decreased rainfall in August shows a return to dry conditions
(Des Moines) Consistent above-normal rainfall during the summer months slowed in August, resulting in a return of dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update. The preliminary statewide precipitation for August was 3.20 inches, 0.93 inches below normal. Iowa’s Drought Plan indicated that overall drought conditions have mostly remained stable, but decreased precipitation has led to a return of dry conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) shows that nearly 40 percent of the state has abnormally dry designations, with areas of western and northeast Iowa seeing the most significant change. This trend could worsen if the dryness in August extends into the fall months.
Gov. Reynolds appoints Matthew Schuling as District Associate Judge
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Matthew Schuling as a district associate judge in Judicial District 4. Schuling, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is an assistant attorney general at the State of Iowa Attorney General’s Office. He received his undergraduate degree from Coe College and his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law.
Kelly Osbourne Reveals She Lives in (and Loves) Iowa
It's common knowledge for Iowans that celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Tom Arnold once called the Hawkeye State home. Maybe less common knowledge is the fact that rapper Flavor Flav once tried to start a chicken restaurant in Clinton, IA, or that the American Gothic House still stands in Eldon, IA.
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
The Hardest Colleges to Get Into in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa
Another school year is in session, and I'm sure college is top of mind for a lot of kiddos. I know my 10th grader is already talking about college visits and all his hopes and dreams for post-high school. I'm not crying, you're crying. Anyway, when it comes to colleges,...
Iowa One of Only 5 States That Provides a Student This Protection
Iowa stands out as one of only five states in the U.S. that prohibits corporal punishment in schools. This policy reflects the state's commitment to alternative disciplinary methods and a focus on student well-being. Illinois is a little late to this action but has just passed laws restricting corporal punishment but those laws do not take effect until January 2025.
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