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Lakefield Man Injured in Vehicle Accident
Jackson, MN (Northwest Iowa Now) — Jackson County Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on county road 16, just west of U.S. Highway 71 at the Lilleberg Bridge. According to the release sent to KICD News, Ken Pohlman of Lakefield was driving a 2000 Chevy Silverado...
A six-string made from Memorial Stadium? Nebraska guitar maker gives new life to historic timber.
LINCOLN, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - Phil Whitmarsh starts a lot of conversations with an offbeat question: Have you ever played a 500-year-old guitar?. Eventually, he’ll hand you Mary Kate. The instrument resembles a Fender Telecaster, the six-string synonymous with Americana twang and favored by artists like Bruce Springsteen and Keith Richards.
Bulls expect ‘epic’ battle as they face Fairmont for a spot at state
Three will qualify for the state tournament. Jackson manager Scott Bahr said he predicted Luverne, Fairmont and Windom would be in the final four before the season started and hoped his Bulls would emerge from a group of contenders for that fourth spot. The Bulls did just that, winning the...
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...
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.
IHOP Is bringing back all-you-can-eat pancakes. Where to find the deal in Iowa.
Stacks on stacks. One of the sweetest meal deals is back until Sept. 15. Earlier this week, IHOP's all-you-can-eat pancakes returned to menus nationwide, and this year, customers have two ways to access the endless supply of the classic breakfast item. ...
AMA Iowa names winners of annual marketing awards
The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association announced the winners of its 19th annual NOVA Awards during a ceremony held on July 17 at the Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines. Iowa companies’ marketing efforts were recognized with awards for categories including branding, data analytics and marketing research, integrated marketing campaign and marketing communications. “Every year, marketing teams across the state of Iowa design and execute the most creative and impactful marketing initiatives,” AMA Iowa President Ben Currie said in a prepared statement. “Teams use various data and multiple marketing channels to reach customers. The NOVA Awards recognize the best of those initiatives based upon various criteria.” The full list of award winners is available on the AMA Iowa website.
Conservation Is a Contact Sport
AMES, Iowa – The decisions Iowans make about their watersheds affect the people and the communities downstream. That’s why Sara O’Connell enrolled in the Master Conservationist Program delivered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. O’Connell is the Youth Corps coordinator for Polk County Conservation and depends...
How much rain did central Iowa receive overnight?
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been a rainy start to the week in central Iowa. Several rounds of storms swept over the Hawkeye State Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The storms produced heavy rain and even some hail measuring 1" in diameter. Here are the cities that received the...
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
Former Marshall standout Joey Stepp motivates Martin County football
INEZ — The Martin County High School football team got a boost of motivation from Joey Stepp, magician and former Marshall University and Sheldon Clark High School standout. The 1999 SCHS alumnus was a guest speaker to the team on Thursday. Stepp suited up for the Cardinals from 1995...
Spencer Man Sentenced to Prison
Sioux City IA, (Northwest Iowa Now)– A Spencer man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute Cocaine. On July 26th 42-year-old Leon Scott Banks of Spencer was sentenced to three years imprisonment. On February 20th Banks pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a mixture or...