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As flooding continues in the Midwest, western Corn Belt farmers grapple with submerged fields
CENTERVILLE, S.D. - At Tim Ostrem's farm near Centerville, South Dakota, a total of 225 acres of soybeans are completely underwater. Ostrem farms along the Vermillion River bottom. "Anybody that had river bottom ground this year has lost it all," he said. Flood waters have been sweeping their way across...
Deere to Cut 600 More Jobs
Deere & Co. initiated a new round of employment cuts at three plants in Illinois and Iowa, affecting about 610 workers by August 30. More cuts involving an undisclosed number of salaried positions are expected later this month, according to a statement released by Deere, the manufacturer of John Deere farm, forestry, and construction machinery.
Driftless Water Defenders Go on the Offensive in Iowa
Now, Edgerton is organizing in Decorah again, but this time to preserve water quality in the Driftless area of the Midwest. On June 15, Edgerton helped greet the crowd of 100 people who attended the kickoff event for the Driftless Water Defenders, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit that plans to organize and educate citizens, and to litigate around water quality issues in Iowa’s Driftless area.
Forecast: Humidity and Storm Chances Return, and a Look at Rivers
It’s been a fantastic weekend across central Iowa, with temperatures cooling and dewpoints dropping into the 50’s. The respite from the rain has been welcome, especially in flood-ravaged areas. Monday will continue the cool and mostly dry trend, with only a few spotty showers expected in the afternoon and evening. On Tuesday, all of that […]
Looks Like Another Minnesota Fireworks Show is Cancelled
With the 4th of July just around the corner, everyone is super excited for a day off. Yeah, you thought I was going to say fireworks. ;0 People are excited about that as well. Unfortunately, flooding has already canceled one huge 4th of July event. Sadly, word just got out that another huge fireworks display has also been canned for the upcoming holiday.
Iowa communities begin the rebuilding process after historic, catastrophic flooding
DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after catastrophic flooding began to submerge much of the western half of the state, some communities have begun rebuilding, while others remain underwater. Some parts of Pottawattamie County are still dealing with high water levels and flooding. On Sunday, Riverside Park in Council...
Federal Help Available for Locally Flood Damaged Areas
Governor Kim Reynolds and the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency surveyed flood damage in Rock Valley, Spencer, and Cherokee on Thursday. They saw homes with foundations caved in by high water levels on the Little Sioux River. Five counties are approved for individual assistance from FEMA under a Presidential Disaster Declaration, while nine counties qualify for federal help to rebuild flooded infrastructure. Cherokee County is not one of them, but Reynolds says that could change as more information is turned in.
KCII Big Red Radio Summer Town Tour Trekfest Recap
The KCII Big Red Radio Summer Town Tour continued Saturday from Riverside’s Trekfest. We broadcasted live from 8 am to noon. The Trekfest 39 Parade started at 10 a.m. and was followed by activities Saturday afternoon into the evening. The next stop on the KCII Big Red Radio Summer Town Tour will be 4th of July events from Wellman and Wayland.
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