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Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Discusses Pipeline Project
(NAFB) A huge portion of a carbon pipeline project takes a step forward. Its service will provide a public convenience and necessity, according to the 507-page decision from the Iowa Utilities Board granting process approval for Summit Carbon Solutions. CEO Lee Blank says there is plenty of work still ahead.
Katie and Guy Richardson Selected as July Yard of the Month
The Jefferson Garden Club has announced its next Yard of the Month. Katie and Guy Richardson’s home at 608 South Chestnut Street is July’s honoree. In the front part of the lot are large beds of roses, miniature boxwoods, day lilies and hostas that were planted over 15 years ago. There are also corner pillars that have geraniums, and shrubs surround the front porch of the home that was built in 1912.
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a 120-fleet trucking company in Dubuque County was planted by a feed store 77 years ago. “My grandfather, George Simon Sr., was the one who started Simon’s Feed Store in 1946,” said RJ Simon, a vice-president and co-owner of Simon’s Trucking Co.
From Territory To State: Iowa’s Journey To Statehood On July 4th
As big days go, July 4th is one of the big dogs. It's America's birthday. July 4th is not just a big day for America. It's also part of Iowa history. We learned from Iowa PBS that early in its journey, the U.S. Congress set up a roadmap for western lands to become states, remembering how the American colonists weren't exactly fans of British rule (cue the Revolutionary fireworks). One of their star acts was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. It gave a how-to guide for places like Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin to join the statehood club.
GTSB Reminds Drivers No One is a Good Drunk Driver this July 4th Weekend
(Iowa) – As Iowans commemorate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) has one critical message, “No One’s a Good DRUNK Driver.” In 2022, a person lost their life every 39 minutes in alcohol-related crashes on U.S. roads. From July 3 to July 7, law enforcement statewide will heighten vigilance against drunk driving on our roads.
Impacted by flooding in Iowa? Here's how you can get help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent flooding brought record-high river levels in Iowa, surpassing previous crests by an average of about 3.5 feet. Now, affected Iowans can apply for both state and federal aid. "Businesses are shuttered, Main Streets have been impacted, hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities were...
Progress being made on Vermillion’s damaged wastewater system
VERMILLION, S.D. (KTIV) - Since their sanitary sewer systems were hit by flooding, Vermillion crews have been working on repairs. On Friday, July 5, Vermillion sent out a press release saying crews have installed a temporary sanitary sewer line connecting Main Lift 2 and Main Lift 1. These lifts transport sanitary sewage across the Vermillion River to the local wastewater treatment plant.
Doctor: Fireworks pose very real risk to your eyesight
(Radio Iowa) – An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist with Gundersen Health in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially to the eyes.
On Stage: Young Actors Present Locally Written Play
What happens when you take the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale, “The Bremen Town Musicians,” while simultaneously working through a bit of a deep dive into Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation?. You produce a mashup that inspires “On the Road to Bremen Town.”
Longtime Afghan restaurant to close
After almost 20 years in business, Arian Wisaal is closing his Afghan restaurant. The final day for Khorasan Kabob House at 923 S. Marion Road is July 21. “We tried the restaurant business, but it just didn’t work out like we want,” Wisaal said of he and his wife, Tamana.
Greg McElroy Believes Legendary College Football Program Will Take A Big Leap In 2024
Nebraska was one of college football's premier programs from 1970-99, winning five national championships. The Cornhuskers won three national titles in four seasons under legendary head coach Tom Osborne but have failed to find the same success in today's age of college football. On a recent ...
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
CEDAR RAPIDS, 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. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income...
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