A ribbon cutting was held in Holstein Friday to mark the completion of the expansion of U.S. Highway 20 to a four-lane roadway that connects the eastern and western borders of Iowa. The final four-lane section of the highway was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, marking the end of a vision … [Read more...]
Charles City to be the pilot of AARP outreach program
The northeastern Iowa town of Charles City is going to be the next "livable community," according to AARP. Mark Wicks, director of the Charles City Chamber, says the city’s been selected to pilot a rural outreach program for senior citizens. "We're excited and happy that they selected Charles … [Read more...]
Food Bank of Iowa sets lofty goal for annual Combat Hunger campaign
The Food Bank of Iowa has set a fundraising goal to supply 300,000 meals to needy Iowans. Spokesperson Danny Akright says the lofty goal is for Combat Hunger, the organization's largest annual food and fund drive. "I know last year we hit 270,000 meals, which was the best we've ever done, so this … [Read more...]
Sioux City eatery to start celebrating its 100th anniversary
One of Sioux City's best known restaurants is about to mark a major milestone. The Milwaukee Wiener House opened near the Milwaukee Railroad Line in 1918. In 2013, the restaurant closed its original location to make way for the Hard Rock Casino and reopened a few months later in downtown Sioux … [Read more...]
Runners carrying special flag make their way across Iowa
Runners in a patriotic relay that lasts more than two months and covers thousands of miles are making their way through Iowa today. The Red, White, and Blue Organization organized "The Old Glory Relay" which reaches out to veterans through physical activity has runners carry an American flag across … [Read more...]
Calls by farmers to Iowa Concern Hotline are up
Between international trade troubles and the continued rain that's hampering the harvest, many Iowa farmers are getting stressed. Tammy Jacobs, a coordinator with the Iowa Concern Hotline, says they've seen a slow but steady increase in the number of calls from farmers in recent months, with a 10 … [Read more...]
Iowa’s covered bridge capital hosting annual celebration
Thousands of people are expected in Winterset this weekend for a celebration of the area's famous covered bridges. Heather Riley, executive director of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, says this is the 49th year for the Covered Bridge Festival. It's usually the busiest weekend of the year … [Read more...]
Vacant ‘eyesore’ on Sioux City riverfront has potential as tourist attraction
Sioux City hopes to draw more people into the area by making part of its riverfront more fun and interesting. The city’s Chris Larsen Park sits next to a 15-acre lot that’s been vacant since a riverboat casino left the area four years ago. Parks and Recreation Director Matt Salvatore says … [Read more...]
Iowa boy has wish come true with video message from ‘Ironman’ actor
A southwest Iowa boy who's being treated for brain cancer got a video message of encouragement this week from one of his Hollywood heroes, actor Robert Downey Junior. Amy Tijerina of Council Bluffs, says her 7-year-old, Jackson, was diagnosed in 2016 and was told he needed immediate … [Read more...]
Iowa World War II veteran from Manly awarded French Legion of Honor
A World War II veteran from Iowa was awarded Tuesday with France's highest distinction for his actions nearly 74 years ago. Marcus Bartusek, known in his hometown of Manly as "Stub," was part of the 106th Infantry Division - which helped with the liberation of France in 1944. Consul General of … [Read more...]