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Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Kraft Heinz agrees to $8,000 Iowa fine for failing to report discharge over three years
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., the maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Jell-O, has agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after Iowa officials discovered its Muscatine plant failed to report the pollution it sent into a Mississippi River tributary over three years. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says...
Omaha Police identify two killed in Sunday morning crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were killed after a two-car accident early Sunday morning. The crash happened near Highway 275 and Pawnee Road shortly after 2:30 a.m. A release said that a Nissan Kicks was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, where it collided into a Volvo XC90 headed southbound.
16-year-old finds family in the show pig business
SCHLESWIG, Iowa — There is an old saying that if you love your job, it really isn’t work. In Brenden Sieren’s case, he believes he has found a business he enjoys that can one day become his career. Brenden, 16, works for Donscheski Show Pigs based in...
Montgomery County Fair Events for Saturday
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Fair is wrapping up today. The 4-H/FFA Beef Show begins at 8:00 a.m., the Baby Contest is at 9:00 a.m., Supreme Showmanship is at 12:00 p.m., Judging of the Baked Apple Pie Contest will take place from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. with a free pie/ice cream social at the Fairgrounds Auditorium from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.. The Livestock Auction is at 2:15 p.m. The Nite Rider Band will play from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The Demolition Derby begins at 7:30 p.m.
Afternoon Storms May Bring Funnel Clouds to Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Davenport, IA – More humid conditions are expected across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois today, with afternoon showers and storms likely. The National Weather Service in Quad Cities reports a 20-30 percent chance of storms developing between 4 and 8 PM, with isolated funnel clouds potentially forming. According to...
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
Reminder: Cass County Courthouse To Close at 11AM Monday
(Atlantic) The Cass County Courthouse will close at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 during the RAGBRAI event. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications...
Panora City Council to Discuss Temporary Storage Containers
The Panora City Council will meet in regular session Monday. The Council will consider for approval the second reading of an ordinance adding a chapter on portable storage containers to City Code, a resolution allowing possession and consumption of alcohol in designated areas for events during Panorama Days and a request to utilize a hydrant or firetruck to fill a dunk tank at Michael Mills Park during Panorama Days. They will also discuss the city being the fiscal agent for the Panora Chamber’s Main Street audio project, merit increases for two city employees, the 2024 Southeast Load Transfer Electric project and an emergency medical services first responder transport agreement.
Overflow crowd turns out for lawmaker-led Omaha event on Pillen plan, property tax relief
OMAHA — About 300 people turned out for a “listening session” in Nebraska’s biggest city Sunday, many taking aim at Gov. Jim Pillen’s ideas on property tax relief and at him for skipping Omaha on his earlier 26-city tour to seek support. The governor did...
Close Up: Trump-Vance ticket set at RNC, days after assassination attempt
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week'sClose Up, we look back at the Republican National Convention, where the Trump-Vance ticket was made official. Just days after an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination during the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spoke for more than an hour Thursday, with a white bandage covering his right ear that was pierced by a bullet from the would-be assassin in Pennsylvania, during a speech in which he called for the end of division and demonization in national politics.
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