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'Bounce back': How a long-time RAGBRAI rider fulfilled his dream alongside his daughter
IOWA, Iowa — This year’s RAGBRAI is a dream come true for 87-year-old Jim Lundbeck and his daughter, Kelly Brooks. For the father-daughter pair, it’s been four years in the making. They were supposed to do the annual bike ride together in 2020, but RAGBRAI was cancelled...
Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future
University of Northern Iowa students participate in UNI Day at the Iowa Capitol on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ next step.
Nashua Woman Among 20 Compete On Live Lottery Game Show At Iowa State Fair
Three North Iowans are among the 20 contestants who will compete on a live lottery game show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair with a chance to win up to $5 million. The Iowa Lottery says they received more than 67,000 entries into their “Fair Fever” promotion that will conclude with the game show on opening day of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Contestants slated to play include Michelle Cerwinske of Nashua, Ryan Habeger of Algona, and Scott Stewart of Waterloo.
Iowa voters react to presidential race shakeup
DES MOINES, Iowa — On a Monday afternoon we found three voices inside Smokey Row coffee shop to share their thoughts on the 2024 presidential race. “I’m a republican at heart,” Linda Woods explained as she reacted to the latest news of president Joe Biden ending his re-election campaign. Across the room, Margo Keller proclaimed […]
Rembrandt Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase
A Rembrandt man was arrested soon after an early-morning pursuit in Buena Vista County. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, the incident began around 5:30am today (Tues) when officers observed a suspect driving recklessly. A high-speed chase ensued with the suspect, who was identified as Julio Garcia of Rembrandt. In the interest of public safety, authorities opted to terminate the pursuit. Shortly after the pursuit was stopped, authorities received reports that Garcia had crashed near the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta and fled the scene on foot.
Feds are still assessing damage in NW Iowa a full month after flooding
(Radio Iowa) – One month after flooding devastated the northwest Iowa town of Rock Valley, the mayor says work is still underway to bring in temporary housing. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo says the residents of about 150 households can no longer live in their homes. “We are working hard on trying to get housing options, trailer court options. We’re working on a lot of stuff,” the mayor says. “We are at first working on temporary options for people to at least have a place to stay at night, instead of staying with relatives, because that can only go on for so long.”
PLYMOUTH COUNTY FAIR ROUND BARN TO FEATURE AG TECH
THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY FAIR BEGINS WEDNESDAY IN LE MARS AND THE ROUND BARN IS ALWAYS A KEY ATTRACTION THERE. JANELLE JOHNSON OF THE LE MARS CHAMBER AG COMMITTEE SAYS THE THEME FOR THE BARN THIS YEAR IS TECHNOLOGY:. ROUND1 OC……..FAMING AND AGRICULTURE. :23. THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES HAVE ADDED...
Avera Medical Minute: Collaboration saves boy’s leg from amputation
ROCK VALLEY, I.A. (Dakota News Now) - Scrapes and bruises are a pretty normal aspect of life when raising young boys, but sometimes those little accidents can require a quick, collaborative intervention. In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we show you how doctors across the Avera health system worked together to help a little daredevil from Rock Valley Iowa.
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