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Iconic Italian Restaurant closes after 41 years of business
One of Cambridge’s oldest Italian restaurants has closed its doors for good. In fact, the eatery has been closed for several weeks now. However, unless you went there in person, you wouldn’t know. Bertucci’s, located on Main Street has closed. This was confirmed by a sign left...
This City Is Iowa’s Best Hidden Gem Live Music Scene
The live music scene is alive and well in Iowa. After music fans had to take a year off from going to bars, concerts, and festivals they are soaking up as much as they can and are willing to travel to find their favorite bands. You might know your favorite...
SCHOLTEN TO SEEK 2ND TERM IN IOWA HOUSE
J.D. SCHOLTEN OF SIOUX CITY HAS ANNOUNCED HE IS RUNNING FOR A SECOND TERM IN THE IOWA LEGISLATURE. SCHOLTEN IS A DEMOCRAT WHO SERVES HOUSE DISTRICT 1, REPRESENTING THE NORTHSIDE OF THE SIOUX CITY AREA. HE IS ONE OF TWO DEMOCRATS FROM THE WESTERN HALF OF THE STATE SERVING IN...
JUST ANNOUNCED: First Grandstand Acts for Iowa State Fair 2024
While the weather is getting colder and colder every single day, we can't help but think ahead to warmer temperatures, deep fried food on a stick, and some stellar concerts. In nine months, people from all across the Midwest and even the nation will be flocking to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair. According to officials, the 2023 fair was the second highest attended one in event history.
Justice for Elderly Woman and Pets in Tragic House Fire Allegedly Set by Son
Goal: Secure legal consequences for the individual accused of causing harm to an elderly woman and her pets through alleged arson and animal abuse. A heart-wrenching incident in Ottumwa, Iowa, has reportedly left an elderly woman and her pets in a dire situation. Allegedly, George Edward Dennison, her son, is responsible for a house fire that endangered lives. On a fateful night, reports suggest that he set their shared home ablaze. This incident is not just a tragedy but a call for immediate legal intervention.
Amazing Northern Lights Possible On Wednesday In Minnesota
If your dream has been to see the Northern Lights in person, you'd better go grab another cup of coffee because tonight, that dream could come true. Northern Lights May Show Up in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin on Wednesday and Thursday. Not sure if you've got one, but I have...
Big Holiday Festival Will Take Place in Eastern Iowa This Weekend
A big annual festival will take place in the Amana Colonies this weekend! Prelude to Christmas will kick off Friday, December 1st and run through Sunday, December 3rd. Prelude to Christmas is "a magical weekend with special events and food/beverage sampling in the shops, carolers on the street, and the town decked out in Christmas finery." All three days of the festival are packed with different activities for the entire family! Here are some of the things to look forward to:
State Center man loses son, business in span of six months
STATE CENTER, Iowa — A State Center man is grappling with the loss of his woodworking warehouse just months after his son died in a car crash. Barry York is a sixth-generation woodworker. He said ever since his ancestors came to Davis County in 1846, there's been a carpenter in the family.
What is the Life Expectancy in Iowa?
With the advances made in modern medicine and technology, Americans have watched our life expectancy continue to grow for decades. Thankfully, Iowa as a whole has trended in the right direction with a majority of the country. According to Medline Plus, "the duration of human life (longevity) is influenced by...
Iowa deer firearm hunting season opens Dec. 2
IOWA, USA — Editor's Note: The featured video was published on Nov. 19, 2023 and highlights the opening of Illinois' whitetail deer rifle season. In less than a week, Iowa hunters will be able to get their shotguns out of their gun cases, throw on their orange vests and head out into the wilderness to bag an award-wining buck.
Iowa’s best high school wrestlers: Meet the state’s top 138-pounders
There was an interesting collection of talent competing at 138 pounds a season ago in Iowa. From upperclassmen with multiple state medals to freshmen getting their first taste of the big stage. Underwood’s Blake Allen is a returning state champion while Linn-Mar’s Kane Naaktgeboren is ...
Have You Seen This Crazy Moose on the Loose In Minnesota & Iowa?
It's common to see various wild animals roaming across the Sioux Empire. But it's not every day you see a giant moose exploring backyards in Minnesota, Iowa, and now possibly South Dakota!. This loveable giant is taking the nation by storm. There is a "herd" of loyal people tracking a...
Algona Man Takes Top Lottery Prize
–An Algona man received a pleasant surprise last week while he was waiting to eat dinner at Hy-Vee. According to the Iowa Lottery, Allen Walker won the 9th top prize in their “$100,000 Mega Crossword” scratch game this past Wednesday. In an interview with lottery officials, Walker says he had to double check his ticket several times.
Deadly Year in Iowa: 17 Traffic Fatalities on Streets of One City
Only a little over a month of 2023 remains, and that's great news. It has been a very tragic year on Iowa roads, where traffic-related deaths are on pace to be the deadliest in years. Through Tuesday, November 28, 335 people have been killed on Iowa roadways this year. I'll...
First Alert Weather: Coldest Air of the Season Brings Snow Showers and Gusty Winds
• The coldest air of the season has arrived in the region, accompanied by gusty winds. • Snow showers have been reported, mainly in the north and west of the city, with minor accumulations.