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Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Discusses Pipeline Project
(NAFB) A huge portion of a carbon pipeline project takes a step forward. Its service will provide a public convenience and necessity, according to the 507-page decision from the Iowa Utilities Board granting process approval for Summit Carbon Solutions. CEO Lee Blank says there is plenty of work still ahead.
Stay safe from scorching surfaces at splash pads this summer
GRIMES, Iowa — A woman posted a photo on Facebook over the weekend of her granddaughter’s feet after they were burned from walking on the ground near the new splash pad in Grimes. The post warned others of the danger and said the 18-month-old had to be taken...
Eastern Iowans share why they love the USA
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Even though there was a little bit of rain throughout the afternoon, it wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of festivalgoers in Eastern Iowa. With Independence Day celebrations all across the state, many Iowans are using these festivals as an opportunity to reflect on what makes the holiday special for them.
From Territory To State: Iowa’s Journey To Statehood On July 4th
As big days go, July 4th is one of the big dogs. It's America's birthday. July 4th is not just a big day for America. It's also part of Iowa history. We learned from Iowa PBS that early in its journey, the U.S. Congress set up a roadmap for western lands to become states, remembering how the American colonists weren't exactly fans of British rule (cue the Revolutionary fireworks). One of their star acts was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. It gave a how-to guide for places like Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin to join the statehood club.
Doctor: Fireworks pose very real risk to your eyesight
(Radio Iowa) – An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist with Gundersen Health in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially to the eyes.
‘We are here with that insecurity’: Mixed-status families weigh leaving Iowa
WATERLOO, Iowa — Having spent more than half her life in Waterloo, Iowa, she has built a life here. It’s where she met her husband and where her only daughter, who wants to become a sonographer, was born. That’s why, after a day’s work at an area meatpacking...
GTSB Reminds Drivers No One is a Good Drunk Driver this July 4th Weekend
(Iowa) – As Iowans commemorate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) has one critical message, “No One’s a Good DRUNK Driver.” In 2022, a person lost their life every 39 minutes in alcohol-related crashes on U.S. roads. From July 3 to July 7, law enforcement statewide will heighten vigilance against drunk driving on our roads.
Local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores (7-3-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school softball games on July 3rd, 2024: Lawton-Bronson 13, Alta-Aurelia 3 MVAOCOU 13, Cherokee 2 Sioux Central 14, Unity Christian 4 Ridge View 6, Akron-Westfield 3 Sheldon 7, Sibley-Ocheyedan 5 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 7, Central Lyon 6 Gehlen Catholic 2, […]
Cover Crop Business Accelerator from PFI and ISA celebrates 5 years
Practical Farmers of Iowa and the Iowa Soybean Association offer their Cover Crop Business Accelerator (CCBA) program to support cover crop adoption in the Midwest. The program is now in its fifth year, and it helps new and emerging cover crop businesses with the seed and application services they need to reach their conservation goals. Ross McCaw, a CCBA participant and farmer from Marengo, talked about why he started his cover crop business.
ADM Baseball In-Season Statistics
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team is continuing to grow throughout the season as a few more games remain until postseason. The Tigers are currently sitting at 14-13 overall (9-7 inside the Raccoon River Conference) and have two more regular season games remaining before the playoffs. Through 27 games, Senior Grant Rychnovsky leads ADM with 26 hits, 21 runs scored, and 20 RBI’s. Junior Grant Jansen is second with 23 hits, and Junior Reed Ausdemore is third. Senior Rhylan Stine-Smith is second on the team with 15 runs scored, and Junior Jaxson Book has 12. Jansen has 15 RBI’s on the year, which is second to Rychnovsky, and Stine-Smith sits in third with nine.
DCG Softball at Iowa City West
After having the 4th of July off, Dallas Center – Grimes softball will be back today when they make the trip out east to take on Iowa City West. DCG will be looking for their 30th win of the season while Iowa City West will come into the matchup with a 3-30 record.
Berkley McClish and Owen Siegert are Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week
Berkley McClish of Johnston and Owen Siegert of West Marshall are the Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of June 24-30. McClish was on point in the circle for the 5A No. 5 Johnston softball team during a 10-0 victory over No. 5 Waukee as part of a doubleheader sweep by the Dragons on June 26 at Johnston. McClish held Waukee to five hits, and she struck out eight batters with no walks in six innings to earn the quality win.
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