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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...
Possible Changes to Forest City’s Christmas on the Square
The Winnebago County Courthouse Square has been the traditional site for the annual lighting ceremonies including a 100-plus year-old conifer tree as the Christmas tree. The tree has undergone some maintenance where dead branches and limbs were removed making it shorter and essentially thinner. Forest City Administrator Daisy Huffmann met...
Spanish-language business conference aims to empower Latino entrepreneurs
Lincoln, Neb. — An initiative to support local Latino small businesses is coming to parts of Nebraska next month. University of Nebraska announced that the third annual Latino small business conference will take place in Grand Island, Omaha, Lincoln and Gering in August and October. The Spanish-language conference aims...
(Update) – 18 hogs die as the result of a tractor-trailer rollover in Guthrie County
(Adair, Iowa) – An accident early this (Wednesday) morning, north of Adair, resulted in the death of 18 hogs, some of which were badly injured and had to be put down by law enforcement. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright told KJAN News the accident happened at around 3:30-a.m. as the semi tractor trailer was heading west/southbound on White Pole Road. When the semi came to the intersection with Frontier Road, the driver slowed down, but didn’t get slowed-down enough to stop at the posted intersection. As he turned right onto Frontier Road, a load of about 160 fat hogs being taken to market, shifted, causing the trailer to tip over into the ditch, taking the semi cab with it.
Celebration will thank flood volunteers
The city of Jackson is partnering with a pair of local businesses to throw a thank-you party for all those who helped out during the recent flooding event in Jackson. The celebration takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson’s industrial park. Jackson Mayor Marcus Polz said all who volunteered to help battle rising floodwaters in Jackson late last month — in any way, shape or form — are invited to attend.
Bomb threat at Harbor Springs Airport investigated, deemed not credible
EMMET COUNTY — On July 30 around 12:45 p.m., the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the Harbor Springs Airport, Little Traverse Township, for a report of a bomb threat that was received by phone at the Harbor Springs Airport, according to Sheriff Pete Wallin. RELATED: Bomb scare rocks Mackinac Island; officials determine there’s no threat Deputies interviewed the airport attendant who received the call. The attendant stated he received a call from a number that began with the number “52″ and made the threat that bombs were going to be flown to the airport, deputies said. The caller was male and had a Middle Eastern accent and was hard to understand, according to deputies.
Severe storms expected until Thursday
Expect several rounds of severe thunderstorms before things calm down on Thursday. A storm system currently over southeastern Iowa is moving southeast, and depending on how it develops, it could reach Central Indiana. Forecasters predict that the storm will most likely pass southwest of Indianapolis, but there is a chance...
‘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: