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Iowa kids wanted to sell ice cream once on RAGBRAI. Their grandpa urged them to do the week
EMERSON — For Brian Clarke, waterslides are a must-do on RAGBRAI. "You should always do the slip and slides whenever you see one," said the 35-year-old Iowa City cyclist who is riding in his sixth RAGBRAI this year. Clarke, who stood akimbo feet away from the inflatable palm tree waterslide, was drenched, trying to catch his breath from running at top speed and flinging his body on the slide where he was met by the rush of swashing water.
Your doughnut fix may have to wait: Structure fire closes Krispy Kreme in Clive
A structure fire Saturday night at the Krispy Kreme store in Clive caused severe smoke damage throughout the building, prompting what's expected to be an extended closure, according to a news release from the Clive Fire Department. The Clive store provides doughnuts to the two other metro Krispy Kreme stores,...
Clarinda's Wilmes named South Team Shrine Bowl Defensive MVP
(KMAland) -- Clarinda's Jase Wilmes was the South Team's Defensive MVP at the 2024 Shrine Bowl. The North team beat the South 49-28 in Cedar Falls Saturday. Other MVPs included Webster City's Jaxon Cherry (North Offense), Gilbert's Nash Hanson (North Defense) and Regina's Jackson Naeve (South Offense). Wilmes was among...
Iowa National Guard unit will return 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
On Friday, the Des Moines Airbase hosted a special “welcome home” ceremony for a group of National Guard soldiers returning from a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The federal government activated the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) to support U.S. Central Command in a territory encompassing 27 countries. This encompassed Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Teen seriously injured in Dunkerton rollover; crash detection feature alerts authorities
DUNKERTON, Iowa — A teen is seriously hurt after a rollover crash near Dunkerton Saturday. The Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office says the teen's cell phone alerted authorities to the crash thanks to a crash detection feature around 2:23pm Saturday in the 6000 block of North Pilot Grove Road. When first responders arrived, they found the 17-year-old in the roadway. He was rushed to UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo before transferred to University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City.
Boil order issued for Alburnett
ALBURNETT, Iowa (KCRG) - A precautionary boil order has been issued for Alburnett until further notice. According to a message on the city’s website, the city pinpointed a source of discoloration in one of its wells. The city has switched to another well and is currently flushing its system.
NICL-Central softball all-conference teams announced
DNH 9-3 19-9 A-P 5-7 13-17 *Unanimous. 1st Team Player of the Year: Addie Rhoades Hudson Jr. Laiken Simerson* Hudson Sr. Catcher Melea Gonnerman* Denver Sr. Utility Olivia Schoborg* Hudson Jr. Brilee Ackerson Denver So. Honrable Mention. Name School Year. Brenna Farwell Hudson So. Macy Mracek DNH SR. Myia Rosecrans...
UnityPoint sets Healthy Futures Fair in Muscatine
Get ready for a day of laughter, learning and family-friendly activities as UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine and Pediatric providers roll out the red carpet for families at the Healthy Futures Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Musser Public Library, Room 301, 408 E. 2nd St., Muscatine, a news release says.
Council approves local housing development’s shift to townhomes
Plans for a pair of proposed apartment buildings may be changing. Andy Anderson, a representative of Briar Grove Apartments and Echo Development, presented a request Monday night to the Decorah City Council, regarding the construction of four apartment buildings in the Decorah business park, located near Toppling Goliath on Sweet Parkway Drive. Two of the residential buildings have already been built, and Anderson said the developers want to change plans for the remaining two buildings — making them townhouses rather than apartments.
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
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...
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