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New Iowa traffic cameras law puts Dubuque’s plan on hold
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Dubuque’s plans to install automatic traffic enforcement cameras will have to wait until at least 2026. A new Iowa law limiting how cities and counties can use traffic cameras went into effect July 1st. It creates standards for citations drivers can receive and puts a two year moratorium on new traffic cameras.
Leraas breaks single-season strikeout record in Bulldog sweep of Bishop Heelan
The Bulldog softball team saw another record fall on Wednesday night in their doubleheader sweep of Bishop Heelan. Junior pitcher Brenna Leraas struck out 12 hitters in the first game to bring her single-season strikeout total above 241 which was the previous record for the program held by Molly Renken from the 2013 season.
Bulldog baseball’s thirty-year career strikeout record broken by Ayden Hoag
Le Mars Community senior pitcher Ayden Hoag has been a vital part of the Bulldog pitching staff for the last four years. That was proven on Wednesday night with Hoag breaking the program’s thirty-year old career strikeout record previously held by Chad Wiltgen. The Bulldogs did lose both games...
Kay Krekow – Citizen of the Day
Kay Krekow is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, July 5, 2024. Kay and her husband, Dr. Harry Dunstan, are the new executive directors of the Plymouth County Historical Museum. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department and car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) — The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide,KCRG reports. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education...
National Fried Chicken Day – Where to Find the Best in Eastern Iowa
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th, we're taking a look at some of the best chicken in Eastern Iowa!. Personally, my favorite place for chicken is Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in Maquoketa. The best day to visit the restaurant is on Sunday, which is when they offer all-you-can-eat chicken and shrimp!
John Deere Laying Off 600+ More Employees
Fox Business’ Michael Dorgan reported on Sat. June 29 that “John Deere, the world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.”
CATCH SOME BEADS AT THE DOWNTOWN MARDI GRAS PARADE FRIDAY
MARDI GRAS RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SIOUX CITY THIS EVENING. IT’S FOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMMERTIME TRADITION OF THROWING AND CATCHING BEADS AT THE DOWNTOWN MARDI GRAS PARADE. THE PARADE KICKS OFF AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE TYSON EVENTS CENTER, TURNS LEFT UP PIERCE STREET, CONTINUING TO TURN...
MOLSON COORS DONATES DRINKING WATER TO LOCAL FLOOD VICTIMS
THE MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY HAS DONATED 50,000 CANS OF WATER TO AID DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS IN SPENCER AND SIOUX CITY. THE WATER DONATION WILL ADDRESS A CRITICAL NEED BY PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER TO THOSE AFFECTED BY FLOODING IN THE TWO CITIES. EACH CITY RECEIVES TEN PALLETS FROM THEIR...
Reminder: Free Concert Tomorrow at Greene County High School Auditorium
A reminder that a free concert is being held tomorrow in Jefferson. The Brown Family is from LeMars, Iowa and the award winning ensemble is going to perform a free show at the Greene County High School auditorium Sunday at 2pm. The show will be the “Americana Music and Patriotic Salute.” The event is sponsored by the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office and the Greene County Veterans Commission.
Resident of Klemme places high in venture school competition
Caleb Renner of Klemme took home 3rd place at the 2024 University of Iowa’s Venture School Launch Day held last month. 10 teams from across the state of Iowa competed in the event which was held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference in Cedar Rapids. A total of 37-thousand dollars in prize money was awarded.
Hanson Nature Center Grand Opening Scheduled
The Winnebago County Conservation Board and the Friends of Winnebago County Conservation. have scheduled a Grand Opening for the new Hanson Nature Center! It will be held on Saturday, July 13th, from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Center, located at 41600 Highway 69, Leland, Iowa. The event will also serve as a retirement party for Winnebago County Conservation Board Director Robert Schwartz who will be retiring on July 31st.
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