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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 […]
‘Ladies of North Main’ lean on each other, community after historic flooding
ROCK VALLEY, Iowa. (Dakota News Now) - The waters of the Rock River returned to the river banks after historic flooding began the summer. It has been a season-long project for businesses, schools and families to return things to normal and those efforts continue. A group of business owners were...
Scranton Man Accused of Using Explosive Device in Grand Junction
A Scranton man was arrested following an alleged incident in Grand Junction. According to court documents, on July 14th at 7:25am a Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a 911 call to a home in the 1000 block of Railroad Street in Grand Junction. The call was about an apparent explosive device that had been discharged in the yard of the property.
Final Thursdays on Main: Back to School Night
Featuring a Back to School Dunk Tank Fundraiser and School Supply Drive. As summer winds down and the school year approaches, Clear Lake invites you to join us for the grand finale of our Thursdays on Main series! This special Back to School Night on August 15, 2024, is packed with family-friendly activities, exciting performances, and opportunities to support our local schools.
Glidden FFA Fun Days Is Scheduled For This Weekend, Featuring Free Rides, Games And Much More
The Glidden FFA Fun Days, a time of free activities for youth and adults, is scheduled for this weekend. What started as a full day of fun for kids from the Glidden FFA Alumni turned into a partnership with many local organizations to celebrate everything the community offers residents and visitors. Dan Schoenherr, Vice President for the Glidden FFA Alumni, says that for more than 20 years, the annual celebration has become a fun weekend for individuals of all ages and continues to grow every year.
St. Anthony Regional Hospital Emergency Department Earns Silver Award From American Heart Association For Stroke Care
The American Heart Association has recognized the St. Anthony Regional Hospital (SARH) Emergency Department for its efforts to improve stroke care and reduce health disparities in rural communities. Rural residents, on average, live three years less than their urban counterparts and face a 40 percent higher risk of heart disease and a 30 percent increased risk of stroke mortality. To address this alarming statistic, St. Anthony is taking the association’s recommendations to heart and focusing on rapid stroke detection and treatment, which substantially impacts patient outcomes. The “Get With The Guidelines” award acknowledges hospitals that provide timely, evidence-based care despite the challenges rural hospitals often face, such as extended transportation times and limited staffing. SARH Vice President of Patient Services, Sara Gonnerman, says, “We are proud that the St. Anthony Emergency Department team is being recognized for the important work we do every day to improve the lives of people in Carroll and the surrounding communities who are affected by stroke, giving them the best possible chance of recovery and survival. We’ve made it a goal to make sure those hurdles do not affect the standard of care our stroke patients receive.” Hospitals are measured based on compliance to guideline-directed care for intravenous thrombolytic therapy, timely inter-hospital transfers, dysphagia screening, emergency communication, brain imaging, and other metrics, with St. Anthony earning the silver award.
Alliant Energy executes multiple power supply deals with data centers
(Reuters) - Utility firm Alliant Energy said on a post-earnings call on Friday that it has executed multiple power supply deals with data centers. The increasing popularity of advanced AI tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT has led to a growing need for high-performance data centers, which are capable of processing the vast amounts of data required to handle large volumes of information, boosting demand for electricity.
Goss: July BCI numbers put chill on economy
(Omaha) -- One of KMAland's leading indicators says the Midwest economy is as cool as the region's temperatures are hot. Creighton University's Mid-America Manufacturing Index indicates the Business Conditions Index dropped from 51.3 in June to 50.7 in July. Business leaders and supply managers in a nine-state region including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri take the monthly survey. While July's number is still above 50.0--which is considered growth neutral--Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss says it's still not a good number.
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads: