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Libertarian congressional candidates appeal decision kicking them off Iowa's ballot
Three Iowa Libertarian Party candidates for Congress are appealing a state panel's decision this week to remove them from the November general election ballot. Libertarian nominees Nicholas Gluba in the 1st District and Charles Aldrich in the 4th District filed petitions Friday in Polk County District Court seeking to have themselves reinstated on...
29 Cats Are Rescued From a Hot Van in Eastern Iowa
The past week has been dangerously hot in the state of Iowa. Some days have been worse than others but overall, being outside for too long and not staying hydrated could be fatal for some people. When it weather gets into the mid-upper 90s, everyone should know that they need...
State disaster declaration made following July storms, derecho
Counties in our area have officially been declared state disaster areas after the mid-July derecho that went across Illinois and Iowa, producing flooding rains and tornadoes. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency says Governor JB Pritzker has declared Henry and Fulton Counties — along with Cook, St. Clair, Washington, Winnebago, and Will Counties disaster areas with a proclamation issued Friday. A federal disaster declaration has been requested, but no word on when that might happen.
Why Are Egg Prices Going up in Eastern Iowa?
Egg prices are increasing in eastern Iowa...again!. This is something we've seen and something we've been through before here in eastern Iowa but what is the reasoning behind this? Is it the standard "supply chain" problem we've grown accustomed to hearing? Is it because of the bird flu? Maybe it's a combination of all of these things. What's the biggest cause behind the increase in price this time?
Iowa man wins $300,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Clive man turned $30 into $300,000 this week. Dale Hoppe, of Clive, bought a $30 "Premiere" scratch-off ticket at Hy-Vee, 555 S. 51st St. in West Des Moines and won one of the game's 17 top prizes of $300,000. Hoppe claimed his winnings Friday...
Burglary ring accused of targeting rural Iowa, Nebraska pharmacies
Five members of an alleged burglary ring are facing federal charges for break-ins that targeted rural pharmacies in western Iowa and western Nebraska in 2022 and 2023, authorities announced Thursday.The Omaha, Nebraska, field division of the Drug Enforcement Administration alleged that the five are part of a larger conspiracy that's being prosecuted by federal authorities in Arkansas. The agency said 42 people from Houston, Texas, are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.The stolen drugs — including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, Adderall and Xanax — were taken...
2024 Iowa State Fair Skillathon Contest Results Announced
AMES, Iowa – This year, 192 youth from 49 Iowa counties participated in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach skillathons for meat goats, sheep and swine at the Iowa State Fair. The swine and sheep skillathons took place on Aug. 11 and a goat skillathon was held on Aug. 14.
New Term Begins for 40 State 4-H Council Youth
AMES, Iowa – Forty Iowa youth are beginning their new terms as State 4-H Council members. The State 4-H Council induction was held during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference on June 27. “These young leaders will serve as ambassadors for the 4-H Youth Development...
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