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PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Gilda's Club Quad Cities is expanding services to the entire state of Iowa. Here's what that means, locally.
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Gilda's Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. The expansion comes after Gilda's Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second highest cancer incidence rate in the nation. As such, Gilda's Club says bringing its no-cost support to even more Iowans is more crucial than ever before.
47 new beverages with and without alcohol vie for best new drink at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair not only has 84 new foods to unveil Aug. 8-18, along with three foods vying for fairgoers’ votes for best new food at the fair, but now officials revealed new drinks to try at the fair. And a contest will determine fairgoers' favorites. The list of 24 new alcohol-free drinks and 23 new cocktails is part of a new game where participants can download the Iowa State Fair app on their smart...
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
More than 40 Iowa communities will take part in 40th annual Night Out
Dozens of Iowa communities will hold ice cream socials, hot dog cook-outs, and community picnics early next month as part of the annual National Night Out. Ian Holcombe, a spokesman for the Webster City Police Department, says the events are usually held on the first Tuesday in August and this marks their 40th year. “The […]
Saia Expands Network with New Terminals in California and Iowa
Saia announced the opening of two new freight terminals, one in Stockton, California, and the other in Davenport, Iowa. These new terminals are part of Saia's growth strategy, which includes recent openings in Montana, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah. The company plans to open 18 to 21 terminals this year, and plans to spend its $1 billion capital expenditures budget on real estate, equipment, and IT projects.
Loring Hospital Contributes $28.27 Million To State Economy In 2023
Iowa hospitals play a central role in supporting their home community’s vitality, and Loring Hospital in Sac City is no exception, contributing an estimated $28.27 million to the state’s economy in 2023. According to a recent report released by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA), Loring Hospital supported 225 jobs throughout the state, 118 of which were direct employment at Loring. In total, the hospital paid $7.1 million in wages and benefits to staff, which is then spent locally to support area businesses. The full IHA Economic Impact of Hospitals in Iowa 2023 report is included below.
The Last Lap Show – 7/22/24
Sports Director Joe Tjaden will talk with local and regional race track promoters and race winners. He will talk about the latest results and give you a preview of the upcoming weekend’s races in Fort Dodge, Webster City, Humboldt, and other sites.
Carroll County Supervisors Approve Halbur Ridge Wildlife Area Donation To City Of Halbur
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors finalized a land donation to the City of Halbur for proposed trail development west of the community during their meeting yesterday (Monday). City officials approached the board earlier this year and requested the Halbur Ridge Wildlife Area be transferred to the city, but the supervisors held off on approving the land gift until they confirmed the county maintained first right of refusal on the approximately half-mile strip of land. The City of Halbur submitted a formal plan to the county that shows they plan to begin fundraising and pursue grants to pave the trail to be used for walking and biking. With first-right-of-refusal secured and a plan in place, the board voted unanimously to approve the land transfer.
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