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Bettendorf eyes more business growth north of I-80 beyond TBK
Tens of millions of dollars of private investments poured into Bettendorf in recent years, most of that around the TBK bank sports complex. Drive around there every couple of weeks, and you could very well see some new business or building there. Iron Tee Golf opened recently. A new hotel...
Iconic Iowa Store Keeps Getting Confused for An Olympian
It's a time-honored tradition that Americans cheer on Olympians representing Team USA. We get to see the greatest athletes on the planet competing against each other for fame and glory. However, one Olympic event and one specific Olympian from Australia was the subject of a slew of online attention recently.
Midwest Miracle: Iowa Eggplant Shatters World Record!
A monster eggplant grown in Iowa has set a new world record. Iowa farmer Dave Bennett has cultivated his way into the record books. This Davis County wonder didn't just break the record; it shattered it. The Iowa Department of Agriculture confirmed that Bennett's purple powerhouse tipped the scales at...
Iowa Youth Give Their Hands to Larger Service at State 4-H Conference
Youth at the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference engaged in several community service projects throughout the conference, June 25-27. Through their service at the conference and throughout the year, the youth gave back to the Ames community and surrounding counties, Iowa communities impacted by recent natural disasters, their hometowns and the Ronald McDonald House.
38th annual Midwest Ford Fest showcases over 200 unique cars in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — 214 fords were parked and displayed at the Greater Ottumwa Park on Sunday for the 38th annual Midwest Ford Fest. The Iowa / Missouri Ford Club President and the last surviving charter member of the club describe how the show has changed since its inception. President...
East 9th Street in Muscatine reduced to one lane
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - East 9th Street/Washington Street will be reduced to one lane Monday. Construction will begin to replace a box that is out at 1140 East 9th Street, in front of Ralph’s Auto, a media release said. Muscatine Public Works anticipates replacement work will be complete on...
U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announces Iowa ad buys
The U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announced Monday it is making $27 million in new ad reservations in the lead-up to the 2024 general election, including more than $2.5 million in Iowa media markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced the ad buys as part of an “offensive push” ahead of the November election. […]
Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson to speak at KMAland libraries
(KMAland) -- KMAland residents can learn more about the crossover between mental health treatment and law enforcement in Iowa this week. That's because Author and Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson is appearing at multiple southwest Iowa libraries this week, discussing his new book, "Anyplace But Here: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System." Thompson will be at the Red Oak and Clarinda libraries on Wednesday and at the Tabor and Shenandoah libraries on Thursday. Thompson says his inspiration for the book came from his frustration with the state's mental health treatment program and the hope to reform it.
2024 now a record year for Iowa tornadoes
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A preliminary count shows Iowa's 20-year tornado record has been broken with less than half the year remaining. As of Aug. 17, 2024 Iowa has seen 122 tornadoes; the previous record was 120 tornadoes in 2004. Direct year-to-year comparisons are difficult as several factors...
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
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