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HEAVY RAINS LEAD TO WASTEWATER BYPASSES IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN IOWA
STATEWIDE — Following heavy rainfall throughout central and southeast Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede. Heavy rain has inundated several areas and led to multiple wastewater discharges. The DNR Field Offices in Des Moines and Washington were notified early this morning...
New NU systems president eyes multiple ways to increase enrollment
NORFOLK - Enrollment growth is a goal for every college and university system within the nation, and new University of Nebraska systems President Dr. Jeffrey Gold says there are a number of factors that students really care about that can help grow their enrollment. Gold told News Talk WJAG some...
Lake View Police Department’s First Cone With The Cops Event Will Be This Sunday
The Lake View Police Department is hosting a new annual community engagement event, allowing Lake View residents to meet the team and enjoy a sweet treat. Cone with the Cops will be this Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Houndini’s Soda Fountain in Lake View. The department’s new Chief of Police, George Athan, along with Assistant Chief Christian Leisinger, and Officers Colton Selk, Nels Olson, and K9 Officer Jimbo, will greet community members, answer questions, and offer the chance to get to know the officers. Again, the first annual Cone with the Cops will be this Sunday at Houndini’s Soda Fountain in Lake View from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Eastern Iowa Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize From Scratch-off Game
It never hurts to win some cash, especially in these times. A Quad Cities man scored himself a large chunk of change the other day after we won big with the Iowa Lottery. To be exact, he scored $50,000 and the place he bought the ticket from is right down the road from the Quad Cities metro.
August 1 is Dordt Day
At Dordt University, August 1 is Dordt Day – a chance for Defender Nation to show off Dordt apparel and get 30% off at the Online Campus Store. “Dordt Day is a fun way to engage as alumni, parents, students, and families, no matter where you live in Defender Nation,” says Alicia Bowar, director of alumni and parent relations. “We often hear stories of people finding Dordt connections on vacation, in an airport, at the grocery story, or on a hiking trail simply because someone is wearing Dordt gear.”
New sculpture collection is unveiled in Webster City park
A community in north-central Iowa is celebrating the art of sculpture later today. The 14th annual event in Webster City will be held at the community’s West Twin Park. Janet Adams, with the sponsoring group “Webster City Arts R Alive,” says they’ll be featuring multiple works from sculptors who are from Iowa and two other states.
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood responds to Iowa abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. -- On Monday, Iowa's Supreme Court ruled to ban abortions in the state after six weeks, making Iowa the 6th state in the Midwest to have an abortion policy stricter than the standard followed under Roe V. Wade.
NSF Grant Will Fund Research Into Midwestern Severe Weather
The University of Iowa is receiving a six-million-dollar grant to lead a multistate initiative to help those in agriculture mitigate the effects of increasing severe weather. The funds come from the National Science Foundation. Small sensors will be developed by the University of Iowa and will be deployed in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. The University says it will use the data collected to help with model forecasts. They say the model forecasts will help those in agriculture manage field operations around the weather.
Just How Many Iowa Jobs Did John Deere Cut This Year?
In July, John Deere announced that there would be layoffs all across the company. Company officials gave the following explanation for the most recent round of layoffs;. "Despite our efforts to contain costs and optimize production and inventory levels, the strategies we have implemented – including a global hiring freeze – have proven insufficient in addressing the challenges posed by declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties crucial for ensuring the long-term health of our business."
Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday Starts Today
(State) Iowa’s annual sales tax holiday is today (Friday) and Saturday. The Iowa Department of Revenue says all businesses that are open during the sales tax holiday must participate. No sales tax or local option sales tax will be collected on sales of an article of clothing or footwear having a selling price less than $100.
Leaders for Iowa's new Division of Special Education named
(The Center Square) - The Iowa Department of Education appointed a familiar face to lead its newly restored Division of Special Education. Dr. Barbara Guy, who served as Director of Special Education and Bureau Chief of Student and Family Special Education Service, was named Division Administrator of State Accountability and Student Supports, the BOE said in a news release Thursday. Gov. Kim Reynolds pushed for changes in how the state...
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
(Radio Iowa) – 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...
Fevold selected for Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
GLADBROOK – Gladbrook resident Becky Fevold is this year’s Tama County inductee for the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame represent the many people in Iowa who have contributed countless hours to the 4-H program. They work tirelessly to see that Iowa’s youth have a great learning experience in a safe and fun environment. These adults have modeled volunteerism, community service, integrity, and leadership to Iowa’s youth. Their legacy is the young people they have mentored who will in turn support the continuation of a 4-H program that builds Iowa’s leaders. Only one individual or couple per county can be nominated each year. Inductees can be recognized posthumously.