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Ankeny council considers expansion agreement with Mrs. Clark’s
Mrs. Clark’s Foods, which makes products for major food brands, is planning to expand its facility in Ankeny to increase its capacity to meet the growing demand for its products, Grant Hoppe, the company’s managing partner, said. Mrs. Clark’s makes mayonnaise, salad dressings, juices and sauces for various...
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How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
On the morning of Oct. 8, 2022, the serene Mississippi River town of Bellevue, Iowa, population about 2,500, woke up to a calamity — news of an apparent homicide, the first in nearly a decade. Dozens of investigators from six different law enforcement agencies were combing the crime scene at the Mississippi Ridge Boarding Kennels with body cameras rolling. The woman who ran the kennels, Angela Prichard, 55, had been gunned down. Her sister, Wendy Budde, believed she knew who was responsible: Angela's husband, Chris Prichard. Wendy Budde (emotional): He knew how to get in the front door. Jonathan...
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A Historic Iowa Dinner Theater Will Reopen After More Than a Decade
An iconic theater in Des Moines is getting a makeover! According to a new article from the Des Moines Register, the Ingersoll Dinner Theater is set to make a comeback in 2025!. Ingersoll Dinner Theater has called 3711 Ingersoll Avenue home since 1939. It was built by a local businessman named A.H. Blank, originally serving as a single-screen movie theater. According to a 2022 article from the Des Moines Register, "It was one of the first in central Iowa built specifically for movies with sound rather than silent films." In 1978, after nearly 40 years of showing movies, the building transitioned into a dinner theater, hosting plays and other live performances.
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Two Killed in Buchanan Collision with Alcohol and No Seatbelts Suspected as Factors in Deadly US-12 Crash
Tragedy struck early yesterday when two men lost their lives in a horrific crash near Buchanan, Michigan, after a Jeep Wrangler ended up on top of a Chrysler sedan. WZZM 13 reports that the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of US-12 and South Redbud Trail, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
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Welfare check leads to drug arrest in Kossuth County
WESLEY, Iowa — The Kossuth County Sherriff’s Office arrested a Wesley man on drug charges following a welfare check on Thursday. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 7:10 p.m. on Thursday a deputy sheriff was patrolling in Wesley when he observed a vehicle parked along East Street and Old Highway 18. The […]
Western Iowa Today
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Deliver for Iowa Seniors
(Des Moines) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to break down barriers to food access for low-income seniors living in rural communities. The Delivering for Rural Seniors Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Jasmin Crockett (TX-30), will expand home delivery options for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), ensuring more seniors can receive the nutritious food they need.
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Iowa State men’s basketball earns 3 seed, headed to NCAA tournament
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa State Cyclones have earned a 3 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and will take on Lipscomb in the first round. The Cyclones are headed to Milwaukee, WI. Their opening game is set for Friday, March, 21st at 12:30 PM. Should the Cyclones win, they’ll take on the winner of No. 6 seed Ole Miss or the winner of the No. 11 seed matchup between San Diego State and North Carolina.
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Cooper DeJean holds Super Bowl party in Odebolt
ODEBOLT, Iowa (KCAU) — A defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles recently held a celebration of his Super Bowl win in his hometown. Cooper DeJean hosted the party in Odebolt, Iowa, on Thursday. He teamed up with Bud Light to give his family, friends, along with his biggest supporters the chance to commemorate the big […]