Month: July 2024

Iowans’ plans for Fourth of July picnics and fireworks shows could fizzle as forecasters say rain showers are likely tomorrow in wide areas of the state. Meteorologist Roger Vachalek, at the National Weather Service, says […]

A recent poll found nearly half of Iowans or those close to them experienced a serious mental health issue at least once in recent years. The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll also showed 57% of […]

Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says there will be a dairy cattle show at next month’s fair, but other activities involving dairy cattle may be changed or cancelled to protect the animals from the […]

State Fire Marshal Dan Wood says if you plan to shoot off fireworks this holiday, take some time to plan out what you are doing to avoid any problems. “It’s still a good idea to […]

The power went out in most of Estherville on Saturday and City Administrator Penny Clayton says a temporary fix to get electricity flowing again is now permanent. “We worked with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative to […]

Iowa dairy producers who’ve been impacted by bird flu can now apply for federal emergency funding. The USDA expanded its Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish Program to help cover lost profits […]

Rainfall across the state this morning ranged from one to three inches, and National Weather Service Meteorologist Craig Cogil says more storms are on the way. He say there will be areas of local heavy […]

Residents of the Riverside neighborhood in Sioux City expressed frustration with the city’s flood response at the city council meeting. Susan Bart was the first to speak at Monday’s meeting. “Where we’re our city leaders […]