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IUC Schedules Public Hearing On Black Hills Energy’s Request For Natural Gas Rate Increases
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has scheduled a public hearing for later this year to discuss Black Hills Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at 1375 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines. Black Hills Energy filed an application on May 1 seeking approval to revise its rates to increase its annual revenues. This request is being reviewed as required by state law and the IUC’s administrative rules. The hearing will include the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. Public comments can be submitted online, via email to customer@iuc.iowa.gov, or by mail using the address included below. Black Hills Energy serves 1.3 million customers in eight Midwest states, including natural gas services in the listening area.
Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in eastern Iowa after Monday's storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa. The first tornado hit near Hale, causing minor damage to structures and trees in its path. The second tornado touched down near Fairport, similarly resulting in minimal damage. EF-0 tornadoes are the...
Strawberry Point Fire Department remains out of service after fire chief vote fails
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Strawberry Point City Council held a vote that could have potentially restarted services from the fire department after they ceased operations last week. The fire department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and...
Marquette Catholic edges MFL MarMac in playoff opener
The MFL MarMac softball team entered postseason play riding a two-game winning streak, but couldn’t sustain the momentum in a close 5-4 loss to Marquette Catholic in a July 8 Class 2A regional match-up. The Bulldogs scored two runs in each the fourth and fifth innings to grab a...
Manchester Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a Community Blood Drive in Manchester today. The blood drive is taking place from 11 am to 5:30 pm at the Delaware County Community Center at the fairgrounds. To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and search Sponsor Code: ManchesterIA, or...
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) – One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-car crash just south of Charles City. According to the Charles City Fire Rescue, first responders arrived at the crash at 5:15...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Sept. 22, 1959: Soviet premier visits Iowa
The eyes of the world are on Iowa as deep in the throes of the Cold War, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev makes a visit to tour its farms, claiming his nation will soon rival the state in corn production. The Register's sister afternoon paper, the Des Moines Tribune, reports on his Sept. 22, 1959, arrival at the Des Moines airport to visit his friend, seed entrepreneur Roswell Garst, in Coon Rapids. The excursion follows a Pulitzer-winning 1956 editorial by the Register's Lauren K. Soth inviting a Soviet delegation to come to Iowa to study its agriculture.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
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.
Independence falls, Sumner-Fredericksburg advances to 3A State Softball Tournament
Two area schools were hoping to punch their ticket to the high school state softball tournament last night in Class 3A Regional Finals. 3rd-ranked Dubuque Wahlert rolled past Independence, 15-5. And 7th-ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg defeated West Marshall, 3-1. The Cougars are now 33-3 overall this season. Sumner-Fredericksburg has received the 6-seed...
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