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Hundreds gathered to walk the plank at this year's Midwest Pirate Fest
OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of people came out to the Midwest Pirate Festival on Saturday. Different performers and vendors gathered at the Bellevue Berry Farm to celebrate all things pirates. The event has five different stages set up for different performances. There was a dog and a human costume...
Omaha Residents Warned of 110° Heat Index Monday as Heat Wave Continues
Omaha, NE – Extreme heat is set to persist in Omaha through the weekend, culminating in a 110° heat index on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to prepare for the dangerous conditions, urging caution. The excessive heat warning covers the Omaha region from Sunday afternoon...
Steel Goes Vertical at Med Center CORE Building
Steel beams are going vertical on the southwest corner of Farnam Street & Saddle Creek Road. That’s where constructino is taking place on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Campus Operations and Research Excellence building. When it’s complete, the 6-story building will have floors dedicated for both administrative and research purposes.
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Pre-Season High School Volleyball Rankings
(Area) — The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its Pre-Season Volleyball Rankings. In Class 1A, Riverside is ranked #8 — the Bulldogs went 27-11 last season and only lose two seniors this year. Ayla Richardson (636 assists, 96 kills, 143 digs, 39 blocks, 35 aces) returns at Setter, Elly Henderson (207 kills 145 digs, 36 blocks, 21 aces) is back up front, and Sophia Taylor (183 kills, 64 blocks, 19 aces) will give the Bulldogs a dynamic three-punch attack.
13 Iowa beaches are not recommended for swimming after high E. coli, algae tests
Mother Nature has at least one more hot weekend in store for Iowans this summer. So, if you're headed to a beach to cool down, don't forget to check water quality reports before you head out. Wondering how can you check up on water monitoring, beach classifications and know what locations are open...
Several Hunting Seasons About to Begin in Iowa
(Lewis) Late summer and early fall brings with it a handful of hunting seasons. John Lorenzen, appearing on the KSOM Radio DNR Report, mentioned the Dove and Teal Seasons start on September 1, and the squirrel and Rabbit seasons begin on August 31. Lorenzen says that one year ago, 19,600...
Lewis Central XC eager to build off sterling 2023 season
(Council Bluffs) -- The 2023 cross country season was the best all-around year in the history of the Lewis Central program. While some new faces will be stepping up in 2024, the Titans hope to build off their successes last year. "It's really exciting," Lewis Central head coach Taylor May...
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