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A wave of low pressure is moving through the region Tuesday bringing rain to areas west of I-35 in Iowa. Otherwise, cloud cover will linger into Wednesday morning for the rest of us with more sunshine on the way late Wednesday morning through afternoon. Temperatures will cool to the 50s...

(The Center Square) - Iowa is showing “concerning economic trends,” signaling a possible recession on the horizon, according to a report released by Common Sense Institute Iowa. The average household in Iowa is spending approximately $1,088 more per month compared to 2020 to maintain its standard of living,...

An Iowa man who was fired after passing out at a work-assigned “happy hour” event at a brewery is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Garrett Lomeli worked as an area manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, a wine wholesaler located in Urbandale, until his dismissal in early […]

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA), along with colleagues from the House Agriculture Committee, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a strategic plan to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)” In a letter co-signed by Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Don Davis (D-NC), Feenstra highlighted the devastating impact of HPAI on Iowa, which has seen nearly 25 percent of the over 100 million birds affected nationwide since the outbreak began in 2022. Feenstra emphasized the need for the USDA to develop new biosecurity measures, explore vaccination efforts, and find more efficient methods for depopulating infected flocks. He noted that the financial toll from the current outbreak could exceed the $3.3 billion in damages from the 2014-2015 outbreak. Feenstra says, “The uncertainty that HPAI causes to the entire agricultural community is unsustainable, and we need to be doing more to adequately protect our flocks. USDA has the authority to establish a HPAI Strategic Initiative and I look forward to working with Secretary Vilsack to get this collaborative research started as soon as possible. Representing the top egg-producing district and one of the top poultry-producing districts in the country, I will continue to advocate for policies that help our poultry and egg producers succeed and combat the root causes of bird flu outbreaks.” A link to the representatives’ full letter is included below.

(KMAland) -- The Iowa Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches has released its first individual rankings of the 2024 season. The rankings feature three KMAlanders in the top five. Harlan's Lindsey Sonderman is the top KMAlander, coming in at No. 2 in 3A. Clarinda's Kyle Wagoner is the top...

DYERSVILLE, IA — Grainwell Puffed Grains, previously known as Ancient Brands, has started up a new full-scale puffed grain production plant. This marks the first controlled puffing facility in North America, as well as the world’s largest, according to the company. The new multi-line, 105,000-square-foot operation produces high-quality,...

Delaware County Suicide Prevention Coalition Suicide Walk. Delaware County Historical Society’s Barbeque Smoke-off City of Manchester’s Year of Kindness – Delaware County Dispatchers. Delaware County Relay for Life Online Auction. Wednesday, August 21st. Author Rachel Fordham. RMC Moving for Life. Thursday, August 22nd. Backbone State Park CCC...

On August 16, 2024, at about 3:24 PM, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a tractor accident at 8620 Irish Ridge Rd, Cassville, WI. The initial report indicated that a male had been trying to move a tree with a tractor, and somehow, the tractor ended up on top of him. The incident was not witnessed. When emergency personnel arrived at the scene, they found the young male deceased.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The popular Market After Dark makes a return to downtown Cedar Rapids this Saturday, Aug. 24. The event runs from 6:30 to 11 p.m. with more than 125 vendors, live entertainment and more. See photos from last year’s Market After Dark. Changes include additional...

MARION, Iowa — A Marion family said they're anxiously searching for their beloved pet, Drogo, a six-foot-long, red-tail boa constrictor, who went missing on the evening of Aug. 19. Its owner, Tim Toornman, said the snake slithered away after a brief distraction. “She [Toornman’s daughter] set him down on...

The trial is back on for a northeast Iowa man accused of killing his wife earlier this year. 40-year-old Brandon Kasemeier is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife, Jami Kasemeier. Waukon Police found her deceased inside their residence in the 100 block of 1st Avenue Southwest on January 22nd. Also recovered was an empty handgun case and several fired .22 caliber cartridge casings.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two people were treated for minor injuries after a crash in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday morning. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at around 10:33 a.m. at the Highway 30 eastbound off ramp to 80th Street. First responders said a red 2013...

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids is launching a program that can help residents prepare for the next disaster. It's called PACT, and it stands for Prepare, Act, Communicate, and Train. Cedar Rapids Fire Chief, Greg Smith tells Iowa's News Now that “we really developed this program in order to...

A new sports-themed restaurant is now open in Cedar Rapids and it looks like the perfect place to celebrate gameday!. We reported back in June that a new sports restaurant was coming to 3025 Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. That was the previous location of Mamacita Taco Bar which announced in May that they would be closing. Well, say hello to Pregame Brew and Chew! The new restaurant officially opened for business this week!

Fall camp is officially over as teams prepare for Week 1, or Week 0 if they have a game. Iowa is in the boat of preparing for Week 1 when they will face Illinois State. With fall camp all wrapped up, depth charts are being finalized. There were a couple...

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - At least two people were sent to the hospital after a crash on Highway 100 near Marion on Tuesday. The two-vehicle crash happened at around 3:35 p.m. at Highway 100 and 44th Street. The area was closed to traffic for several hours while first responders worked...

A home health care services group held an event at its Coralville location on Aug. 7 to make sure its employees have school supplies for their children.