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Meet the candidates running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District in southeast Iowa
Three candidates are competing to represent Iowa's 1st Congressional District, which includes Indianola, Iowa City, Davenport and Keokuk in the southeastern corner of the state. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seeking re-election to a third term. She is facing a primary challenge from Republican David Pautsch. The winner...
Deterring invasive carp: Scientists find success with underwater acoustics
For the last two years, researchers have been studying the effectiveness of underwater acoustics as an invasive carp deterrent. Halfway through the study, the results are promising. Marybeth Brey, a research fish biologist with the Geological Survey and Christa Woodley, a research biologist with the Army Corps of Engineers, co-lead...
Early morning crash on Highway 136 sends driver to hospital
An early morning accident occurred on Highway 136 about four miles east of Kahoka, where a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze veered off the road and overturned. The incident happened at 4:50 a.m. on May 6, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Chevrolet was traveling eastbound when it left...
Keokuk man’s organ donation helps others live on
Nathan Bowden of Keokuk was 20 years old when he died in a car crash in 2009. Nathan had agreed to be an organ and tissue donor, which was indicated on his Iowa driver’s license. Those donations have gone on to save 17 lives, and are now remembered on a plaque that hangs in the South Lee County Courthouse.
Ask Hamilton: Rock City Barns
Growing up, I always noticed barns on the side of the highway painted with advertisements for Rock City. I came across one of these barns while on the road the other day and it was a pleasant surprise to see it still standing, not to mention nostalgic. I’m curious how many of these barns there are, and how exactly this advertising campaign came to be.
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