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Deere reports 300 more layoffs, this time of salaried workers
Deere & Co. said it will lay off nearly 300 employees at its Moline headquarters in a notice filed with the state Monday. The batch of layoffs comes after the tractor giant said earlier this month it would lay off nearly 600 workers across two factories in Iowa and one in Moline.
Scott County man takes home $50,000 lottery prize
BUFFALO, Iowa — A Buffalo, Iowa man won $50,000 after taking home the top prize in a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to officials with the Iowa Lottery, Dale Miller purchased his winning "$50,000 Super Crossword" ticket from the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up...
The state of Rocco Becht and the Cyclones ahead of 2024 season
29 snaps and just over a dozen passes provided the best look of eventual starting quarterback Rocco Becht in his first season as a Cyclone. It was a relatively uninspiring showcase, throwing seven completions for 65 yards and an interception in a 62-14 loss against Playoff-bound TCU. But even in his third game in an Iowa State uniform, Becht showed some positives. He made some intuitive reads at the line of scrimmage, and though Becht didn't garner much praise for his performance, there were a few takeaways to extrapolate for the future.
Unexpected Armadillo Invasion Poses New Challenges for Iowa
Iowa is experiencing a strange invasion... No, it's not an actual extra-terrestrial, but it's something that sure does look like something from another world, the armadillo. When you think animals in Iowa, you are not even imagining an armadillo. You're probably picturing a cow or even a pig. However, experts...
Multiple rounds of severe storms for central Iowa Tuesday
Two rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted Central Iowa on Tuesday. The first round arrived with a complex of storms that moved into Western Iowa from Nebraska after 1 AM. This first round crossed the Metro around 2:45 AM. The second round of severe storms developed from storms that formed near Sioux Falls around 4 AM […]
Midwest States, Missouri Valley Braces for 75 mph+ Damaging Winds Today
Des Moines, IA – Iowa, Missouri, and Western Illinois are on high alert today as severe weather, including winds exceeding 75 mph, is expected to hit the region. The National Weather Service has issued warnings across these states, urging residents to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. According to the...
3 most important games for Iowa State football in 2024
Iowa State football needed a major bounce-back in 2023 in order to keep Matt Campbell off the hot seat following a disastrous 2022 season and, well, it got that in the form of a 7-5 regular season. Unfortunately, Iowa State lost the Liberty Bowl to Memphis which was a bit...
Produce Growers Should Take Time to Review Cleaning and Harvesting Procedures
AMES, Iowa – Midsummer is the perfect time for produce growers to review their cleaning and harvesting procedures to minimize the risks of foodborne illnesses and maximize their farm efficiency. In a recent article for the Acreage Living Newsletter, Teresa Wiemerslage, field specialist with Iowa State University Extension and...
Ankeny celebrates new Cherry Glen Ballfield with ice cream and games
ANKENY, Iowa — Ankeny dished up some ice cream to celebrate a new ballfield. Cherry Glen Ballfield is on Northwest Eighth Street near Saylorville Lake. The city hosted a party with ice cream and games Monday night as a way to dedicate the new field. Aaron Bradshaw with the...
Community Foundation announces Leadership Grants for 2 community projects
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $350,000 to two community projects: the Beacon Village and ChildServe’s Des Moines Center. Des Moines-based nonprofit the Beacon received a $250,000 grant for the Beacon Village, which will provide housing and support for women who have a...
More Des Moines storms possible Tuesday. Earlier rounds left 15,000 power outages
At least two rounds of severe weather moved through the Des Moines metro area on Tuesday and more could be on the way, the National Weather Service said. Des Moines will continue to see storms throughout most of Tuesday Additional showers and storms continued to track through western and west central Iowa late Tuesday...
Perry principal posthumously awarded for 'selfless' acts saving others in school shooting
Perry High School principal Dan Marburger will be honored posthumously with an Iowa Character Award for "his love for his students and the Perry community," which culminated in his death protecting others from a school shooter. The 17-year-old student shot and killed 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff and wounded seven other people, including Marburger, before...