Midland Power Donates to Hampton Senior Center
Correction: This story has been updated to note that the donation is part of the Shine the Light program and to highlight Marilyn Jurgena’s volunteer contributions. Thanks to Sue Rowan for sharing information on Marilyn Jurgena’s volunteer
Thursday, August 14
Girls Tennis
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 2
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 7
Osage – 0
@ Dike-New Hartford – 9
Iowa Falls-Alden – 1
@ Dike-New Hartford – 8
Allison Council Discusses E-Bikes, Street Work, Urban Renewal
The Allison City Council met Monday night with Mayor Pro Tem Jodi Bangasser presiding in the absence of Mayor Scot Henrichs. During the open forum, a resident raised concerns and asked that the city consider regulating electric
RADIO IOWA: Unemployment rate holds steady as job gains offset by losses
Iowa’s numbers are out for July and Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says things held steady. “Unemployment remained at three-point-seven percent (3.7%) and our labor force participation also remained the same in July at 67-point four
RADIO IOWA: Light beer festival to host more than two dozen Iowa breweries
The northwest Iowa community of Le Mars is hosting its first-ever beer festival later this month. Event organizer Ben Sitzmann, of the Le Mars-based Wise I (EYE) Brewing, says the gathering is being called, “Let There Be
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Reynolds says she didn’t ask task force to consider IPERS changes
Governor Kim Reynolds says the government efficiency panel she appointed this spring is an independent group, she hasn’t talked to them, isn’t attending their meetings — and she did not ask them to recommend changes in the
Prairie Homestead Hosts 35th Annual Antique Power Show This Weekend
The 35th Annual Prairie Homestead Antique Power Show and Market runs Friday, August 15, through Sunday, August 17 at Prairie Homestead. Admission is $10 for the full weekend, with children 12 and under admitted free. The event
I-80/I-35 Construction Near Des Moines Could Impact Weekend Travel
Drivers heading to or through Des Moines for the State Fair or weekend trips should be aware of ongoing construction on I-80/I-35 near the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa 141. Overnight lane and ramp closures are planned over
Local Gas Prices Slightly Above State Average as Iowa Gas Prices Dip Slightly
Drivers across Iowa are seeing a small drop at the pump this week. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.92, down four cents from last week and 34 cents lower than a year ago, according
Meservey Council Advances Well Project
The Meservey City Council on Monday approved a loan agreement for water revenue bonds to help fund ongoing water system improvements. Council members also approved two pay applications for the new well project — one to Cahoy