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Iowa DNR issues swimming advisories for three state beaches
22+ min ago (178+ words) DES Moines, Iowa " Swimming is not recommended at three Iowa state park beaches because of elevated bacteria levels, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. As of Friday morning, advisories were in effect for Bobwhite State Park in Wayne…...
Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day with fundraiser in Dubuque
35+ min ago (173+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa " National Donut Day is known for free treats and sweet deals, but the annual celebration also honors a group of women whose acts of kindness helped shape a lasting tradition. The volunteers provided emotional and spiritual support, essential…...
Stop the Scammers tour educates Cedar Rapids residents on spotting fraud
47+ min ago (270+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Consumer protection advocates stopped in Cedar Rapids this week as part of a statewide campaign aimed at helping Iowans recognize and avoid scams. The "Stop the Scammers" tour is making its way through 20 cities across Iowa with…...
Three vehicles, including semi, collide sending one woman to the hospital
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (166+ words) Mc GREGOR, Iowa " One person was seriously hurt Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in rural Clayton County, authorities said. The crash happened around 3: 51 p. m. at the intersection of Highway 18 and Highway 52 near Mc Gregor, according to the…...
5 dead, 34 injured after bus strikes several vehicles in Virginia
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (213+ words) by IDA DOMINGO | WJLA STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (WJLA) " Five people are dead and dozens are injured after a multi-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Interstate 95 southbound in Stafford County, Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the crash…...
Iowa immigrant released from ICE custody amid concerns over Ebola outbreak
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (304+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " An Iowa immigrant facing deportation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been temporarily released from federal immigration custody following advocacy efforts by supporters and legal aid organizations. Jose Yugar Cruz, a member of Escucha Mi…...
Iowa HHS says some SNAP recipients had EBT cards canceled, replacements on the way
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (119+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Iowa health officials say some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients have had their electronic benefit transfer cards canceled, temporarily preventing them from accessing benefits. In a statement, Iowa Health and Human Services said it is aware some…...
Law enforcement searching for missing juvenile last seen in Toledo
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (102+ words) TOLEDO, Iowa " Law enforcement agencies in Tama County are asking for the public's help in locating a missing juvenile who ran away earlier this week. The Meskwaki Nation Police Department said Darah Keahna ran away Tuesday afternoon, May 26, from Toledo....
City of Cedar Rapids uses 'Potholing' to identify lead pipes
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (103+ words) KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including…...
Linn County gas plant proposed near Linn Benton Road and Highway 30 draws air concerns
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (345+ words) LINN COUNTY, Iowa " Linn County Public Health posted a Q & A when it comes to the highly discussed Morgan Valley Energy Center, saying in recent weeks, they received several questions about the proposed site with community members asking about the…...