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Deere lays off 140 employees in Iowa, effective immediately
DUBUQUE, Iowa — John Deere employees at three Iowa locations were notified of layoffs effective immediately on Wednesday, July 24, according to the State of Iowa's WARN website. 69 employees were laid off at John Deere Waterloo Works, 67 were laid off at John Deere Financial in Johnston and...
Restaurant inspection update: Mold, green slime and ‘raw turkey tails’
Iowa restaurants and stores have been cited for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including a Clayton County eatery cited for long-expired juice and milk, moldy cheese and an ice dispenser with green slime growing in it. “Employees on site could not answer basic questions regarding food establishment operations,” a state inspector reported during […]
This weekend in Iowa: a weekend of mash-ups include experimental folk, beatboxing comedy and karaoke yoga
Across Iowa this weekend we see a number of events that mash-up genres and activities. Some of these might seem strange on paper, but that’s what you thought when you tried that food pairing you swear by now. (Supposedly, for the adventurous out there, pickles and peanut butter is a treat.) The Power Glove-toting Heatbox brings his blend of comedy and beatboxing loops to The Olympic in Cedar Rapids. Experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott visits The Black Angel on Saturday, flexing their Omnichord and singer/songwriter skills. In Dubuque, B-1 Yoga Studio is holding a Karaoke Yoga session, where yoga practitioners are encouraged to sing along with the tunes. Check out the rest of the weekender for more!
Iowa's 1st participant in world's toughest horse race bids farewell ahead of Mongolia trip
A big send-off party was held in Central City on Thursday night for Cedar Rapids firefighter Shelby Van Weelden, who is one of about 40 international riders and the first Iowan ever chosen to participate in what some say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world: the Mongol Derby.
Owatonna fugitive arrested for illegal drugs in Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – A Minnesota fugitive is facing new charges after being captured in North Iowa. The Clear Lake Police Department says it arrested Bradley L. Winters, 57 of Owatonna, on Friday. Police say a complaint came in around 6 pm of a reckless motorcycle rider near the...
Aquatic Center Closed for Summer
Spencer IA, (KICD) – The city of Spencer is not planning to open the Aquatic Center this season. Parks and Recreation Director Bob Fullhart says the pool is closed for the season because the cleaning process will take them past this year’s pool season. Fullhart says that during...
Latimer Fun Day is Saturday
Latimer Fun Day is Saturday. Inflatables and kids activities will take place from 12-4pm Saturday, the parade begins at 4:30pm, and the Jack Jensen Band will perform from 7:30-9:30pm. Fireworks and a 50/50 drawing will be held after the concert. For more information visit the Latimer Iowa Community page on...
SRG Job Fair Wednesday, August 14th at The Depot
(Enter through Gate C off 4th ave west) The Spencer Radio Group wants to hire YOU! SRG is looking to fill the following positions. Click here for job descriptions. Account Executive (full-time) Receptionist (full-time) News / Weather Announcer (full-time) On Air Announcer / Web Content Editor (full-time) If you have...
Pleasant Valley softball wins class 5A state championship
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Pleasant Valley Lady Spartans are officially state champions. On Thursday, July 25, Pleasant Valley beat out Valley West Des Moines in a hard-fought 14-11 victory, securing their spots as the class 5A state champions. "It was incredible to watch. It was incredible to be...
Bull News Podcast for Friday, July 26, 2024
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Come ‘Into the Woods’ at the Postal Playhouse
LE MARS — The cast of “Into The Woods” is busy putting the final touches on the production of the musical which opens Aug. 1 at the Le Mars Postal Playhouse. The Le Mars Community Theatre brings the Stephen Sondheim musical to life as it tells a story through familiar fairy tales.
With Less Than A Month Until School, New IKM-Manning Superintendent Excited To Be Serving The District
With the many projects scheduled for the IKM-Manning School District this summer, the new superintendent, Dr. Angela Huseman, has been busy ensuring everything is ready for the 2024-25 school year. Huseman was selected earlier this year as a shared superintendent between the IKM-Manning and Tri-Center School Districts, replacing former Superintendent Trevor Miller, who will now oversee the Exira-EHK and Audubon Community School District. Huesman, a Carroll native who graduated from Carroll High School in 1985, wasn’t thinking of pursuing a degree in education, but looking back, she realized it was her calling.
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