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With Iowa’s new hemp law taking effect, THC beverage producers launch new drinks
With a federal judge refusing to block the enforcement of a new state law restricting THC-infused drinks, Iowa manufacturers are debuting new drinks that conform to state regulations. The Iowa-based companies Climbing Kites in Polk County and Field Day Brewing Co. in Johnson County have pursued a lawsuit challenging a measure passed by Iowa lawmakers […]
Bedell Home Sells on West Lake Okoboji
West Lake Okoboji, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — A lake front property in northwest Iowa that’s been on the market for a decade has sold for nine-and-a-half million dollars — the highest price on record for an Iowa home. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports. The...
Racehorse owners sue national organization over tax assessments in Iowa
Two racehorse owners at Polk County’s Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are suing the national nonprofit horseracing organization that collects taxes and fees from owners. Joseph A. Kelly of Des Moines, a thoroughbred racehorse owner who owns three horses that race at Prairie Meadows, and Douglas L. Anderson of Arkansas, who owns two horses that […]
State Auditor Sand To Host Town Halls In Area On Thursday
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand invites the public to join him for several town hall meetings scheduled for Thursday in four area counties. Sand will host the first town hall of the day in Crawford County in Denison’s Washington Park from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sand will share updates from his office’s efforts to monitor and protect taxpayers’ money and root out waste, fraud, and abuse in state, county, and local governments. He then heads to Carroll’s Southside Park for a town hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. before traveling to Sac City Park in Sac City from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sand finishes the day in Rockwell City at the Calhoun County Courthouse’s gazebo from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend any of these town hall meetings. A list of the upcoming dates, times, and locations for Sand’s town halls in the region is included below.
Cautiously Optimistic it will be an OK Summer Overall
Arnolds Park, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — The new Tourism Director for Okoboji is cautiously optimistic it will be an ok summer overall. Kiley Zankowski says digital data indicates visitors from Omaha were up 35 percent; and people from Des Moines were up 29 percent in June. And traffic...
Northwest Bank Stage at CCF
Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — The lineup of free entertainment appearing at the Northwest Bank Stage during this year’s Clay County Fair has been announced. Appearing the first three days, September 7th-9th will be Noah Sonie HYPE, a combination of magic and hypnosis; and Transit Authority, a “Chicago Tribute Band.”
Midwest bankers help lead communities in flood recovery
Local banks served as an important information and community assistance point after unprecedented flooding hit the Upper Midwest in late June and early July. Over the course of a few weeks, several disasters were declared by state officials and one person died after rivers in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota crested at high levels.
Hull Resident Taken To Hospital After Motorcycle Vs Car Accident Near Larchwood
Larchwood, Iowa — A Hull resident was taken to a hospital after the motorcycle he was riding and another vehicle collided near Larchwood. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that about 10:40 p.m., 16-year-old Ella Sammons of Steen, Minnesota was southbound in the 1400 block of Chestnut Avenue in a 2012 Buick Regal when she struck a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, owned and operated by Caleb Meyer of Hull. The intersection is also known as A18 and Highway 9, on the southeast corner of Larchwood near the water tower.
Mason City rental unit left uninhabitable after overnight fire
MASON CITY, Iowa – An overnight house fire has left a renter looking for a new place to stay. The Mason City Fire Department says it was called to 1421 N Madison Avenue around 2:01 am Wednesday and firefighters arrived to find a smoldering fire in the attic of the house. Crews pulled the ceilings down to expose the attic and extinguish the flames.
Over $146,000 awarded to projects in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF) says it is giving of $146,581 to 13 projects through its 2024 grant cycle. “The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation is proud to uplift organizations creating an impact in our county. We are eager to see these projects come to life in our communities,” says John Drury, chair of the CGCCF committee.
Bulls drop Game 1 to Martins
Third-seeded Fairmont shut out the second-seeded Jackson Bulls 5-0 Wednesday night at Wacker Field in Game 1 of their best-of-three Region 13C series. The Martins scored a run in the first, three in the third and one in the eighth for the victory. Jackson’s best scoring chance came in the...
Woman sentenced for financially exploiting disabled adults in eastern Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was sentenced Wednesday for financially exploiting disabled adults in eastern Nebraska. Beth Yeates, 32, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, received five years of probation, 90 days in jail, and was ordered to pay $16,876.31 in restitution to the victims. She was also directed to write apology letters to all the victims, Judge Brian Meismer ruled.