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Arts on Grand Book on Flooding
Spencer IA, (Northwest Iowa Now) — Arts on Grand is gathering stories to write a book about the flooding in Spencer. John Smock with Arts on Grand says the idea for the book came about as a way for people to look back historically on what happened that day.
Spencer School Board Discussed Future Mitigation Efforts
Spencer IA, (Northwest Iowa Now) — At Spencer School Board’s July meeting Director of Operations Jason Albrecht mentioned moving HVAC out of the basements in hopes of future mitigation at both Johnson and Lincoln. When Albrecht spoke to KICD after the meeting, he said there was about 18...
Iowa weather: This July was one of Des Moines' top 10 wettest
DES MOINES, Iowa — Parts of central Iowa finished July in soggy shape, thanks to this week's thunderstorms. Related video above: Marion County has flooding concerns as more rain moves in. All told, the Des Moines International Airport logged 8.99 inches of rain last month. That makes July 2024...
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
10 candidates to speak at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox: When to see them
The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair will once again offer Iowans the chance to get an up-close look at political candidates running for U.S. Congress and the presidency. Ten candidates, two running for president and eight seeking to represent Iowans in Congress, are scheduled to speak at the fair during its 11-day run. The presidential candidates are independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Libertarian Chase Oliver. ...
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."
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Monster Sightings – What Supernatural Creatures Lurk in Iowa?
This week, some new episodes of the series 'Unsolved Mysteries' dropped on Netflix, and, of course, I watched all five episodes in one sitting. The final episode of Volume 4 was titled, The Mothman Revisited, and it was easily my favorite of the bunch. The Mothman is described as a...
As storms become more frequent and intense, West Des Moines insurer IMT exits Minnesota
In the midst of its worst financial stretch in company history, IMT Insurance Co. will exit the Minnesota market, extend a pause on new business and continue to raise customers' deductibles. The West Des Moines company announced the changes in emails to agents over the last two weeks, most recently sharing its decision...
The Iowa pheasant population survey begins Today.
(Des Moines) The Statewide Pheasant population count begins today and runs through August 155. John Lorenzen with the DNR Office in Lewis says the fall forecast will be based on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual roadside pheasant counts, which begin August 11. The statewide survey is conducted...
Iowa seed laboratory offers cover crop seed testing services
One of the most important factors that can determine the success of a cover crop is the quality of the seed itself. Farmers and the seed industry need to know what they’re putting into the planter will germinate, and that the seed is pure. Terry Basol, a field agronomist...