Information from a debit and credit card processor located in central Iowa confirms the trend that sees more Christmas shopping moving online. The SHAZAM network is located in Johnston and spokesman Patrick Dix says they found Black Friday transactions increased by 3.5%. He says type of card used … [Read more...]
Corn harvest nearing completion after more weather delays
Rain and snow continues to keep farmers from finishing up the corn harvest. The latest U.S.D.A. report shows 92% of the corn has now been harvested. That is six percent more than last week. The report shows the northeast and south-central districts had more than 15% of their crop left to be … [Read more...]
Salvation Army looking for more bell ringers for Red Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is underway and one leader says they face a problem familiar to others seeking part-time help. Major Jason Poff oversees the campaign for the Des Moines area. "The giving had been good -- our challenge really is having enough bell ringers to be out at all … [Read more...]
State reports assaults at Fort Dodge and Anamosa prisons
The Iowa Department of Corrections says officers were assaulted at two different state prisons in the past three days. A corrections officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Fort Dodge prison around 10:15 Sunday evening as the officer went to a cell where inmates had started a fire. The … [Read more...]
Medicare open enrollment ends Saturday
The open enrollment period for Medicare is rapidly coming to an end. The final date to sign up or make changes to your plan is Saturday December 7th. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services handles the questions on the open enrollment and spokesperson Julie Brookhart says it is important … [Read more...]
Court upholds verdict which awarded woman millions after hotel fall
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a multi-million dollar verdict awarded a woman who slipped and fell at a Bettendorf hotel. Brenda Alcala slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk at the Bettendorf Courtyard by Marriott in 2010. She broke her ankle in three places and said she could no longer be as … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving pheasant hunt is a tradition for some families
Thanksgiving brings family members together for the big meal -- and for some it's also a time for a family pheasant hunt. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says it is something to consider. "Everybody comes back and visits the family for the holiday and the biggest issue is -- can you … [Read more...]
Dubuque nurse is 2019 hero for Iowa-Nebraska game
A nurse from Dubuque who helped save a man's life in March is Iowa's hero chosen to be honored at halftime of the Iowa-Nebraska football game Friday. Katie Gudenkauf says it started as she was talking with a friend at an indoor soccer tournament on the Clarke University campus in Dubuque. "We … [Read more...]
Companies in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, West Des Moines given state tax incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved state tax incentives for five companies in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and West Des Moines. Economic Development Authority spokesperson, Jessica O'Riley, says Bio Springer North America Corporation in Cedar Rapids won incentives to help … [Read more...]
Fate of CWD deer on farm in Van Buren County rests with federal officials
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is still working on the fate of deer on private farms in Van Buren County after tests came back showing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). State Veterinarian Jeff Kaisand says there are around 25 deer involved. "Right now we have two herds that are positive. Each … [Read more...]