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Catch the Character Counts 2024 Iowa Character Awards August 7 on FOX28
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Robert D and Billie Ray Center's Character Counts 2024 Iowa Character Awards ceremony will air on FOX28 at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7. Iowa's News Now morning news anchor Nada Shamah will emcee the event in Des Moines on Friday night. This year's award...
Iowa American Water customers can weigh in on rate increase
Customers of Iowa American Water have opportunities to give their opinions on a proposed rate hike at three meetings this month. Iowa American Water filed an application, or petition, with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on May 1, seeking an increase in its water utility rates effective April 1, 2025. The utility is asking for: […]
Nice Days With Overnight Storm Chances This Weekend.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Quiet night followed by a warm weekend. Tonight should stay mostly clear, with lows in the mid to upper 60s as dew points decrease a bit. Things should feel pretty similar tomorrow morning as they did on Friday, but perhaps with a bit less of a breeze.
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
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 Tour, says the largest...
Kinze lays off nearly 200 workers in Iowa
Ag equipment manufacturer Kinze has announced a reduction in workforce at its Williamsburg, Iowa location. According to a press release, the layoffs will affect 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees at the facility. The company stated no other layoffs are planned at this time. Kinze President Susanne Veatch says the decision was, “a direct response to […]
Iowa AG defends states’ laws that prevent banks from considering ‘woke politics’
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of attorneys general in a letter responding to the U.S. Treasury Department’s opposition to state laws that restrict banks from considering social or environmental factors when investing. The Treasury Department’s letter, obtained by The Associated Press, warned that these banking laws could hurt national security efforts to […]
‘Ladies of North Main’ lean on each other, community after historic flooding
ROCK VALLEY, Iowa. (Dakota News Now) - The waters of the Rock River returned to the river banks after historic flooding began the summer. It has been a season-long project for businesses, schools and families to return things to normal and those efforts continue. A group of business owners were...
Scranton Man Accused of Using Explosive Device in Grand Junction
A Scranton man was arrested following an alleged incident in Grand Junction. According to court documents, on July 14th at 7:25am a Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a 911 call to a home in the 1000 block of Railroad Street in Grand Junction. The call was about an apparent explosive device that had been discharged in the yard of the property.
Final Thursdays on Main: Back to School Night
Featuring a Back to School Dunk Tank Fundraiser and School Supply Drive. As summer winds down and the school year approaches, Clear Lake invites you to join us for the grand finale of our Thursdays on Main series! This special Back to School Night on August 15, 2024, is packed with family-friendly activities, exciting performances, and opportunities to support our local schools.
Glidden FFA Fun Days Is Scheduled For This Weekend, Featuring Free Rides, Games And Much More
The Glidden FFA Fun Days, a time of free activities for youth and adults, is scheduled for this weekend. What started as a full day of fun for kids from the Glidden FFA Alumni turned into a partnership with many local organizations to celebrate everything the community offers residents and visitors. Dan Schoenherr, Vice President for the Glidden FFA Alumni, says that for more than 20 years, the annual celebration has become a fun weekend for individuals of all ages and continues to grow every year.