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Iowa farmer pleased with growing season conditions
A central Iowa farmer says he’s expecting an above average corn and soybean crop this year. Tim Bardole raises soybeans, corn, and hogs near Rippey in Greene County. “We’re in a very good part of the state luckily. The corn got in probably as early as we ever have. Soybeans were a little later than […]
Forecast: Hot weekend, then a nice change
For most, we have a dry weekend ahead and a nice break from storms and heavy rain and severe weather. Highs will be in the low 90s. We do have storm chances in the north both Saturday night into Sunday morning and Sunday night into Monday morning. It’s possible that a couple of these storms […]
July keeps string of wet months going
DNR hydrologist Tim Hall says it looks like July will end up slightly wetter than normal once the final numbers are in. He says it continues the string of normal or above normal months that has pulled Iowa out of the drought. “The challenge that we’ve seen in the most...
Iowa Lottery sees record sales for fiscal year 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery says that it saw record sales of $489.9 million in the just-completed 2024 fiscal year. Related video above: Iowa player won nearly $200,000 lottery prize on Jan. 1. The Iowa Lottery released its annual unaudited sales results Tuesday, finding that sales had...
Iowa Named One Of The Best States For Health Care
Living somewhere that has really good health care is really important. Almost as important as living in a very safe town. Luckily, Iowans can rest easy at night knowing that their state is in the top 5 best states for health care. I mean, think about it. We have great medical facilities and hospitals across the state. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Stead Family Children's Hospital are world renowned.
Catch the Character Counts 2024 Iowa Character Awards August 7 on FOX28
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Robert D and Billie Ray Center's Character Counts 2024 Iowa Character Awards ceremony will air on FOX28 at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7. Iowa's News Now morning news anchor Nada Shamah will emcee the event in Des Moines on Friday night. This year's award...
Iowa American Water customers can weigh in on rate increase
Customers of Iowa American Water have opportunities to give their opinions on a proposed rate hike at three meetings this month. Iowa American Water filed an application, or petition, with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on May 1, seeking an increase in its water utility rates effective April 1, 2025. The utility is asking for: […]
Nice Days With Overnight Storm Chances This Weekend.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Quiet night followed by a warm weekend. Tonight should stay mostly clear, with lows in the mid to upper 60s as dew points decrease a bit. Things should feel pretty similar tomorrow morning as they did on Friday, but perhaps with a bit less of a breeze.
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though many rides are already sold out. Cheryl Hilvert, tour leader for the Air Power History Tour, says the largest...
Kinze lays off nearly 200 workers in Iowa
Ag equipment manufacturer Kinze has announced a reduction in workforce at its Williamsburg, Iowa location. According to a press release, the layoffs will affect 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees at the facility. The company stated no other layoffs are planned at this time. Kinze President Susanne Veatch says the decision was, “a direct response to […]
Iowa AG defends states’ laws that prevent banks from considering ‘woke politics’
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of attorneys general in a letter responding to the U.S. Treasury Department’s opposition to state laws that restrict banks from considering social or environmental factors when investing. The Treasury Department’s letter, obtained by The Associated Press, warned that these banking laws could hurt national security efforts to […]