Another annual tradition that brings tens of thousands of tourists to northern Iowa is falling victim to pandemic concerns. The Clear Lake 4th of July Celebration is being canceled. Stacy Doughan, president & CEO of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, says one of the major concerns was … [Read more...]
Food Banks get help in distribution during increased pandemic need
The pandemic has changed some pathways of getting food to hungry Iowans, but tons are still being donated and distributed. West Des Moines-based Hy-Vee often makes donations to food banks, yet many suppliers have approached the grocery chain for help distributing the surplus. Hy-Vee’s Christina … [Read more...]
Sioux City, Sgt. Bluff start to see COVID-19 emergency calls drop
Things are starting to level off for first responders in western Iowa after being busier than normal in the past several weeks with coronavirus related calls. Sioux City Fire Rescue was answering approximately 25 medical emergency calls each day as COVID-19 cases peaked. City Fire Marshall Mark … [Read more...]
Building collapses in Dubuque County storm killing hundreds of pigs
Strong storms moved through Dubuque County last night which led to a fire at a barn that killed hundreds of hogs. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters from New Vienna and Holy Cross responded to the fire along Highway 52 North about 7:30. A hog barn owned by James and Joseph … [Read more...]
Lambs, goats, chickens, ducks in SW Iowa ‘farm school’
Officials in a southwest Iowa community are laying the groundwork for a "farm school." The Essex City Council has given initial approval to an ordinance that would let the Essex School District keep livestock on school grounds. The council will review the proposal again at its June meeting. Essex … [Read more...]
Winnebago RVs being used in the medical field
Winnebago Industries has built mobile offices for doctors and dentists and the company's vice president for strategic planning and specialty vehicles expects mobile units will continue to evolve because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "There is probably going to be more sensitivity among customers in … [Read more...]
School administrators prep for three fall semester scenarios
Iowa school districts face a July 1st deadline for submitting "Return to Learn" plans to the state. Districts must describe how they'll help students catch up and advance once school resumes in the fall. Algona Superintendent Joe Carter says districts must have a plan for classroom instruction, … [Read more...]
Earlville Legion adjusts Memorial Day event to keep social distancing
Memorial Day observances in most cities across Iowa , and nationwide, will be much different this year because of the pandemic. In northeast Iowa, Earlville Legion Commander Loras Mensen says he decided to change things up to maintain social distancing rules while still honoring veterans. … [Read more...]
Marshall County officials plan for traffic around Test Iowa site
The state is shutting down "Test Iowa" sites in Waterloo and Sioux City and opening drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at three new locations. One will be in Marshalltown, on the community college campus. Marshall County Emergency Management Coordinator Kim Elder says with the announcement that … [Read more...]
Theaters trying to get ready to turn the projectors back on
Iowa movie theaters are being allowed to reopen today, but many will have to wait a few more days or even weeks to get their staffs up to speed on new rules -- and to get new movies in-house to show on the big screen. Ben Thompson, co-owner of the Starlight Cinema in Independence, tells KCRG-TV … [Read more...]