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El Nino could bring Iowa a warmer winter

El Nino could bring Iowa a warmer winter

The calendar says fall but the thermometer says summer. Forecasters say much of Iowa's southern half will see near-record high temperatures in the low 90s today through Sunday. State climatologist Justin Glisan says it could be the start of a trend as the El Nino...

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Congresswoman Hinson discusses potential government shutdown

Congresswoman Hinson discusses potential government shutdown

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the House continues to work to try and get a budget package done everyone can agree on to avert a government shutdown Saturday. "I'm not given up until it's 11:59:59. Right. I'll fight until midnight tomorrow night to get...

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Free COVID tests are once again available

Free COVID tests are once again available

With cases of COVID-19 rising again, the federal government has re-started its program of offering Americans free at-home testing kits. A health official says Iowans should double-check the expiration date on any older kits they have before throwing them out -- and...

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University presidents discuss budget requests

University presidents discuss budget requests

The three presidents of the state universities discussed some of their state funding requests during Thursday's Board of Regents meeting. Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen says they are seeking a $4.5 million increase in general support. "These...

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Knoxville hosting air show, Fly Iowa this Saturday

Knoxville hosting air show, Fly Iowa this Saturday

Knoxville is known as the Sprint Car Capitol of the World, but this Saturday the action with be in the skies for their airshow. Airport manager Katherine Shawver says they have a good lineup. "We have performers that have performed and in some of the largest air shows...

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ISU receives approval to tear down and build new Lebaron Hall

ISU receives approval to tear down and build new Lebaron Hall

The Board of Regents has approved a plan for Iowa State University to tear down LeBaron Hall and replace it with a new building. ISU vice president Shawn Norman presented the project and says the building has to many issues to renovate. "Built in 1952, LeBaron Hall...

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Northwest Iowa moose sighted in Clay and O’Brien Counties

Northwest Iowa moose sighted in Clay and O’Brien Counties

That moose is still on the loose in northwest Iowa. DNR conservation officer Joey Yarkosky has covered Clay and O’Brien counties for eight years and says it’s a first for him. "It's really unusual, especially for Iowa," Yarkosky says. "Having breeding populations of...

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Sioux City hosting weekend diversity festival

Sioux City hosting weekend diversity festival

Sioux City is hosting a festival highlighting diversity this weekend and organizers hope other Iowa communities will follow the example. The Sounds of West 7th Festival happens on Saturday with walking tours, food, art, and many genres of music. Semehar Ghebrekidan,...

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Several building projects approved for the University of Iowa

Several building projects approved for the University of Iowa

The Board of Regents have given the go-ahead for several projects on the University of Iowa campus. UI vice president Rod Lehnertz presented the projects, including one for the children's hospital. "This as we have mentioned in the write up is a fit out of a shelled...

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Government shutdown would delay CRP payments to Iowa farmers

Government shutdown would delay CRP payments to Iowa farmers

An Iowan who had a leadership role in the Farm Service Agency a decade ago says a federal government shutdown would delay Conservation Reserve Program payments, which are issued in October. President Obama appointed John Whitaker as Iowa State Executive Director of...

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