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(Update) – 18 hogs die as the result of a tractor-trailer rollover in Guthrie County
(Adair, Iowa) – An accident early this (Wednesday) morning, north of Adair, resulted in the death of 18 hogs, some of which were badly injured and had to be put down by law enforcement. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright told KJAN News the accident happened at around 3:30-a.m. as the semi tractor trailer was heading west/southbound on White Pole Road. When the semi came to the intersection with Frontier Road, the driver slowed down, but didn’t get slowed-down enough to stop at the posted intersection. As he turned right onto Frontier Road, a load of about 160 fat hogs being taken to market, shifted, causing the trailer to tip over into the ditch, taking the semi cab with it.
Two Jefferson High School Grads and Tower of Fame Recipients Team Up to Tie in Nutritious Lifestyle in New Book and Facing Food Insecurity in Iowa
Two Jefferson High School graduates are teaming up for an event that brings together nutrition education and awareness of food insecurity. Susie Kundrat is a 1984 Jefferson High School graduate, this year’s Tower of Fame Award recipient, and is currently on a nation-wide book tour as she wrote “Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness.” Kundrat is making a stop on Saturday for a program at Beaverdale Books in Des Moines where she is going to educate people about taking the science of nutrition and how to keep it simple, practical and applicable to life, as she calls it an “invitation to wellness.”
Beloved Union Park Rocket Slide reopens
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Rocket Slide at Des Moines Union Park opened in 1971 during the height of the “space craze”. “This is the city’s oldest play structure and we’re excited to give it a new lease on life,” Parks and Recreation Director Ben Page said at Wednesday’s reopening. The playground has been […]
Local resources available for victims of domestic abuse
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Tuesday morning an officer involved shooting left one officer in serious, but stable, condition in a hospital and a man who allegedly violated a no contact order dead. Authorities identified the individual as 45-year-old Weston Derby of Bellevue, Nebraska. Police say the call was a domestic dispute, and that Derby […]
Last Meet Me in Minburn Event Happening on Saturday
A fun summer series in Dallas County will be wrapping up on Saturday. The third and final Meet Me in Minburn concert is set to take place Saturday night at Meek Park in Minburn. Minburn Community Betterment Group Member Megan Cline mentions that Panora native Brick Imerman is performing, and shares about his unique style.
Doll Distributing: A Legacy of Success in the Heart of Iowa
For over half a century, Doll Distributing has been an integral part of Iowa’s business landscape. As the company prepares to travel to Ames for the Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 2, it’s an excellent time to reflect on their remarkable journey and enduring legacy. Merlin and...
Severe storms expected until Thursday
Expect several rounds of severe thunderstorms before things calm down on Thursday. A storm system currently over southeastern Iowa is moving southeast, and depending on how it develops, it could reach Central Indiana. Forecasters predict that the storm will most likely pass southwest of Indianapolis, but there is a chance...
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Iowa Named One Of The Best States For Health Care
Living somewhere that has really good health care is really important. Almost as important as living in a very safe town. Luckily, Iowans can rest easy at night knowing that their state is in the top 5 best states for health care. I mean, think about it. We have great medical facilities and hospitals across the state. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Stead Family Children's Hospital are world renowned.
Meet the 3 Libertarian Party candidates running for Congress in Iowa
The Libertarian Party of Iowa will be fielding a candidate in three of the four Congressional districts in Iowa. Nicholas Gluba in the 1st Congressional District, Marco Battaglia in the 3rd Congressional District and Charles Aldrich in the 4th Congressional District filed their official candidacy papers Monday at the Iowa State Capitol. Here's what...
A Scott County Man Has Won $50,000 In The Lottery
A man from Buffalo, Iowa, won $50,000 after winning the top prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to Iowa Lottery authorities, Dale Miller bought his winning “$50,000 Super Crossword” ticket at the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up his prize on Friday,...
Nunn Announces August Mobile Office Hours to Serve Iowans in Their Communities
(Des Moines) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced mobile office hours across the Iowa Third Congressional District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the congressional offices located in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their Congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans’ benefits, military records, tax returns, and other issues with federal government agencies.
Iowa tool manufacturer plans distribution center in KC
An Iowa tool manufacturer is planning a distribution center in Kansas City, Kansas. Marshalltown Co. expects to create 40 jobs initially with the 207,792-square-foot building plans. The facility would be built at the 435 Logistics Center. The company is seeking $27 million in industrial revenue bonds from the Unified Government...
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