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July 4

Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa
Posted 4 July 2008
Today, July 4 Read More

Delaware County Announces New Website
Posted 4 July 2008
The site can be found Read More

Bicycle Ride to Benefit Hospice
Posted 4 July 2008
The Blazing Saddles Hospice Benefit Bike Ride will be held Sunday Read More

Avoid Food Poisoning this Holiday
Posted 4 July 2008
by Tim Wickam Read More

July 3
Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa
Posted 3 July 2008
JULY 3 Read More

Fireworks Tonight in Dyersville
Posted 3 July 2008
Tonight, Thursday, July 3, Dyersville will hold it's annual Fireworks Read More

No Farmer's Market this Afternoon
Posted 3 July 2008
The Dyersville Area Farmer's Market will NOT Read More

FEMA Registration Tips
Posted 3 July 2008
Iowa residents affected by the severe storms Read More

MoneyGram to Help Thwart “Wire-Transfer Scams”
Posted 3 July 2008
MoneyGram has agreed to take steps Read More

July 2
Live Music at Groovy Grounds Tonight!
Posted 2 July 2008
Dyersville's premier downtown coffee shop, Groovy Grounds, Read More

Calves Killed in Barn Fire
Posted 2 July 2008
The Dubuque County Sheriff's office reports eight calves Read More

Iowa Man Selected for Olympic Cycling Team
Posted 2 July 2008
Jason McCartney, 34 of Coralville has been chosen Read More

State Park Campgrounds Bracing for Busiest Week of the Year
Posted 2 July 2008
Iowa State Parks are swelling Read More

July 1
Smoke Free Air Act, New Iowa Sales Tax Begin Today
Posted 1 July 2008
Today, Tuesday, July 1, marks the date Read More

Sit and Stitch Wednesday at Library
Posted 1 July 2008
Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2, the James Kennedy Public Library Read More

Library Plans Double Feature Tonight
Posted 1 July 2008
Tonight, Tuesday, July 1, The James Kennedy Public Library
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Traffic Enforcement Program this Weekend
Posted 1 July 2008
In an effort to save more lives on Iowa’s roadways, Read More

June 30
Scovel joins JJC Media as News Director
Posted 30 June 2008
Manchester resident Lori Scovel has joined JJC Media Read More

Fireworks and Festivities July 3 in Dyersville
Posted 30 June 2008
This Thursday, July 3, Dyersville will hold Read More

Last Day to Register with FEMA July 28
Posted 30 June 2008
Iowa residents who suffered losses Read More

FSA Deadline for Crop Losses Extended
Posted 30 June 2008
The deadline for farmers to report crop losses Read More

Stories and More: Flutter, Buzz and Zoom
Posted 30 June 2008
Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 1, the Dyersville Public Library Read More

Iowa State Parks Ready for Summer’s Top Holiday
Posted 30 June 2008
Most of Iowa’s state parks escaped the recent flooding Read More

June 29
Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit Open at Cedar Rock
Posted 29 June 2008
Cedar Rock the Walter House presents Read More

No-Till Field Day July 1 Near West Union
Posted 29 June 2008
Dan Burkhart, Fayette County Extension Education Director, Read More

Expert Addresses Flood–Related Well Water Concerns
Posted 29 June 2008
As floodwaters in Iowa begin to recede Read More

Even as Some Streams Recede, Some Still Treacherous
Posted 29 June 2008
Iowa’s rivers are in a constant state of change Read More

Smokefree Air Act Rules Approved
Posted 29 June 2008
The Iowa State Board of Health adopted unanimously Read More

June 28
Accident Injures Springville Driver
Posted 28 June 2008
Kevin Burmeister, 44 of Springville, was taken to the hospital Read More

FEMA to Open Recovery Center in Manchester
Posted 28 June 2008
FEMA announced yesterday, Friday, June 27, that they will be opening Read More

Worthington Sportsmen Plan Chicken BBQ
Posted 28 June 2008
Tomorrow, Sunday, June 29, the Worthington Sportsman's Read More

Mass to Honor Service Men and Women Planned
Posted 28 June 2008
SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Petersburg will be celebrating Read More

Courts Offer Self-Help Forms for Parents Seeking Modification to Child Support Orders
Posted 28 June 2008
To assist the growing numbers of Iowans Read More

June 27
Man Identified in Delhi Shooting
Posted 27 June 2008
Delhi Police have released the name of the individual Read More

Flash Flood Watch as Rain Expected Today
Posted 27 June 2008
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch Read More

Portions of Heritage Trail Remain Closed
Posted 27 June 2008
Despite many signs and barricades, Read More

National Catholic Youth Choir to Perform
Posted 27 June 2008
The National Catholic Youth Choir Read More

Symphony, Colts Present Joint Pops Concert
Posted 27 June 2008
The Dubuque Symphony Independent Pops Concert will be held Read More

Hunters Bagged 630,000 Roosters in Iowa
Posted 27 June 2008
More than 109,000 pheasant hunters harvested Read More

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach All Time High in Iowa
Posted 27 June 2008
A 22-year-old law student visits an STD clinic in tears. Read More

June 26
Charges Pending in Armed Stand-off in Delhi
Posted 26 June 2008
Shots were fired last night Read More

Volunteers Sought for Clean-up in Parkersburg
Posted 26 June 2008
Volunteers continue to be needed Read More

Corn Losses Estimated at $1.5 Billion
Posted 26 June 2008
The Iowa Farm Bureau has estimated Read More

Groovy Grounds Features Live Music Friday
Posted 26 June 2008
Dyersville's premier coffee shop, Groovy Grounds, will feature Read More

Free Movies Friday, Saturday at Library
Posted 26 June 2008
Tomorrow, Friday, June 27, parents and children Read More

Iowa Trails Receive National Recognition
Posted 26 June 2008
The trails at Mines of Spain are some of the best Read More

Governor Launches Americorps Recovery Effort
Posted 26 June 2008
Governor Culver announced an AmeriCorps member deployment Read More

June 25
Edgewood Rodeo Starts Tomorrow
Posted 25 June 2008
The 21st Annual Edgewood Pro-Rodeo begins tomorrow Read More

Iowa Jobless Rate Climbs to 3.9 Percent in May
Posted 25 June 2008
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased Read More

Firemen's Picnic, Fireworks in Farley
Posted 25 June 2008
Join Farley residents for a special community celebration Read More

MV Accepting Preschool Registrations
Posted 25 June 2008
Maquoketa Valley Community School District is now accepting Read More

Music on the March in Dubuque
Posted 25 June 2008
Over 800 drum and bugle corps members Read More

Weigel Joins Community Media Group
Posted 25 June 2008
Deb Weigel of Strawberry Point has been named Group Publisher Read More

Scholarship Fund Created for UNI Students Affected by Disasters
Posted 25 June 2008
The University of Northern Iowa Foundation Read More

Mosquito Prevention Key in Flood Recovery
Posted 25 June 2008
Heavy rains and receding flood waters across Iowa Read More

June 24
FEMA Guidelines on Debris Removal
Posted 24 June 2008
Most natural disasters displace an astonishing amount Read More

Lukan Releases New Law Information
Posted 24 June 2008
Rep. Steve Lukan (R-New Vienna) has released information Read More

Library Offers Computer Classes
Posted 24 June 2008
The James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville will hold Read More

ReCAP Economists Prepare Report on Impact of 2008 Floods in Iowa
Posted 24 June 2008
AMES, Iowa -- We know the 2008 floods devastated Iowa, Read More

June 23
Updated Flood Cleanup Information
Posted 23 June 2008
State Rep. Steve Lukan (R-New Vienna) reminds area residents Read More

Worthington Woman Big Slot Winner
Posted 23 June 2008
Jane Dunkel of Worthington won nearly $482,560 Saturday night Read More

Iowa Gymnast Named to Olympic Team
Posted 23 June 2008
Sixteen-year-old Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines secured Read More

Farm Progress Show will be Held in Iowa
Posted 23 June 2008
Organizers have announced the 2008 Farm Progress Show will go on Read More

Planting Flexibility for Organic Farmers
Posted 23 June 2008
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced Read More

June 22
Miss Northeast Iowa Competes in Pageant
Posted 22 June 2008
A Manchester woman currently serving as Miss Northeast Iowa Read More

Tickets on Sale Now for Edgewood Rodeo
Posted 22 June 2008
This Thursday through Saturday, June 26-28, Read More

Beware of Child Abductions, Attempts Reported
Posted 22 June 2008
Each year, approximately 797,500 children Read More

June 21
Rose Festival this Weekend at Arboretum
Posted 21 June 2008
The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will host Read More

FEMA Declaration Recap
Posted 21 June 2008
Many counties in Northeast Iowa have been declared Read More

June 20
US House Approves Flood Relief Bill
Posted 20 June 2008
In session last night, Thursday, June 19, members of the U.S. House Read More

President Bush Confident in Iowa's Recovery
Posted 20 June 2008
President Bush visited flood ravaged Cedar Rapids and Iowa City yesterday, Read More

Lake Delhi Re-opens to Boaters
Posted 20 June 2008
Lake Delhi in Delaware County will re-open this weekend Read More

Groovy Grounds Features Live Music Tonight
Posted 20 June 2008
Dyersville's premier coffee shop, Groovy Grounds Read More

Register Now for Rec Center Volleyball Camp
Posted 20 June 2008
The Total Fitness Rec Center in Dyersville will begin Read More

Library to Feature Local Beekeeper
Posted 20 June 2008
The James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville welcomes Read More

Crop Insurance May Help Flooded and Wet Corn and Soybean Acres
Posted 20 June 2008
Wet weather has delayed planting of corn and soybeans across the state, Read More

After the Flood: Preventing and Removing Mold
Posted 20 June 2008
Mold growth is a common event after flood waters recede. Read More

June 19
President Bush to Visit Flood Areas Today
Posted 19 June 2008
President Bush is expected to be in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area Read More

VeraSun to Delay Ethanol Plant Openings
Posted 19 June 2008
The VeraSun Energy Corporation, based in Brookings, South Dakota, has announced Read More

Justice Baker Investiture June 20, 2008
Posted 19 June 2008
On June 20 at 2:30 p.m., Governor Chet Culver will administer the oath of office Read More

Rural Health Concerns Include Flooded Wells
Posted 19 June 2008
There are thousands of private wells in Iowa. Read More

June 18
President Bush to Visit Area Thursday
Posted 18 June 2008
President Bush has announced he will inspect flood damage Read More

Beckman to Approve Hire of New Principal
Posted 18 June 2008
Members of the Beckman Board of Education are expected to approve Read More

Dyersville Reschedules Downtown Friday Night Event
Posted 18 June 2008
For the first time in its 10 year history Read More

Three-vehicle Accident Kills One
Posted 18 June 2008
One man was killed in Clayton County Read More

OWLS Program to Focus on Honeybees Thursday
Posted 18 June 2008
Looking to get out of the house and learn something new? Read More

Major Portion of Mississippi River Closed to Boating
Posted 18 June 2008
The Mississippi River has been closed to recreational boating Read More

Managing Stress is Important During Flooding
Posted 18 June 2008
Public health officials are urging Iowans affected by recent flooding Read More

June 17
I-80 Now Open to Traffic
Posted 17 June 2008
Interstate 80, closed recently due to flooding, has reopened.  Read More

Fire at KWWL Studio in Waterloo
Posted 17 June 2008
Last night, Monday, June 16, firefighters were called to the KWWL Read More

I-380 Reopens to Traffic
Posted 17 June 2008
The Iowa Department of Transportation announced Read More

Check for Official Badges
Posted 17 June 2008
Many inspectors are now in the field Read More

Seniors Eligible for Free Produce Vouchers
Posted 17 June 2008
Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging is offering seniors checks Read More

Flooded Areas Pose Risk of Injury
Posted 17 June 2008
Among the many health risks associated with flooding Read More

Tetanus Vaccinations Not Always Necessary in Floods
Posted 17 June 2008
As Iowans continue to recover from flooding Read More

June 16
I-380, I-80 Detours Remain in Effect
Posted 16 June 2008
The north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 380 Read More

FEMA Assistance Available for Storm, Flood Victims
Posted 16 June 2008
Residents in 18 Iowa counties are now eligible Read More

Pre-register now for Benefit Bicycle Ride
Posted 16 June 2008
A Blazing Saddles Hospice Benefit Bike Ride will be held Read More

DNR Asks Farms to Dispose of Sand and Soil Away from Streams
Posted 16 June 2008
As floodwaters have swept through the state Read More

Be Wary of Impostors Posing as Utility Workers
Posted 16 June 2008
The Attorney General’s Office is advising electric and gas utility customers Read More

June 15
Medicare Offers Refills for Drugs Lost in Floods
Posted 15 June 2008
One of the unforeseen results Read More

Farm Progress Hay Expo June 25-26
Posted 15 June 2008
On June 25 and 26, the 2008 Farm Progress Hay Expo will present Read More

June 14
List of Federal Disaster Area Grows
Posted 14 June 2008
Linn and Johnson counties were added late Friday Read More

Flood Kits Available in Farley
Posted 14 June 2008
The American Red Cross has Flood Clean Up kits Read More

Flash Floods Damage Dyersville, Farley
Posted 14 June 2008
Rural Dubuque County experienced storm and flood damage this week. Read More

I-80 Traffic Rerouted to Highway 20
Posted 14 June 2008
Expect more traffic on Highway 20 for the next week or so Read More

Steak Fry Benefits Colesburg Fire & Rescue
Posted 14 June 2008
Tickets are on sale now for Colesburg Fire and Rescue's 4th Annual Steak Fry to be held Read More

June 13
Downtown Friday Night Postponed, Clydesdales Still Here
Posted 13 June 2008
Dyersville's Downtown Friday night, originally scheduled for  tonight Read More

KMCH Hosts Disaster Relief Fundraiser
Posted 13 June 2008
Manchester's KMCH Radio, 94.7 FM, will be sponsoring a fundraiser today Read More

Benefit Golf Classic Today
Posted 13 June 2008
Today, Friday, June 13, the Black and Gold Wrestling Club Read More

Interstate 80 Traffic Rerouted to Highway 20
Posted 13 June 2008
With Interstate 80 closed due to flooding in the Iowa City area Read More

Alliant Creates Scholarship for NICC
Posted 13 June 2008
The Alliant Energy Foundation is establishing a new scholarship Read More

Deere Acquires Plastro
Posted 13 June 2008
Deere & Company said today that it has completed the acquisition Read More

June 12
Flooding Expected to Close Interstate 80
Posted 12 June 2008
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is making preparations Read More

Downtown Friday Night in Dyersville
Posted 12 June 2008
Downtown Friday Nights in Dyersville is back tomorrow night!  Read More

No Boating Recommended on Lake Delhi
Posted 12 June 2008
Lake Delhi saw some high waters this week Read More

Dyersville Sees Record Crest
Posted 12 June 2008
Dyersville Emergency Management officials reported the flood waters rose Read More

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Friday
Posted 12 June 2008
The National Weather Service's Flash Flood Watch remains in effect Read More

Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Iowa Court of Appeals
Posted 12 June 2008
The State Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill the vacancy Read More

Many Former Agriprocessor Employees Plead Guilty
Posted 12 June 2008
Representatives with U.S. Attorney office's have announced that 300 Read More

June 11
Seniors may be Eligible for Local Produce Checks
Posted 11 June 2008
Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging is offering seniors checks Read More

Babysitting Class to be Held at Mercy Medical
Posted 11 June 2008
Tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville will host Read More

College Bound: Making a 'Major' Decision
Posted 11 June 2008
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Read More

Governor Culver Appoints New EPC Board Member
Posted 11 June 2008
Governor Chet Culver named Martin Stimson to the Environmental Protection Commission. Read More

June 10
Register Now for Golf Classic to Benefit Wrestling Clubs
Posted 10 June 2008
The Black & Gold Wrestling Club and Little Blazers Wrestling Golf Classic Read More

Movie at Library Planned Tomorrow
Posted 10 June 2008
Tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, June 11, the film "The Odd Couple" Read More

Monticello hosts "Uptown Friday Night"
Posted 10 June 2008
This Friday, June 13, "UPTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT"  will be held in Monticello from 5 until 9 p.m. Read More

State retail sales are down 2.7 percent since 2000
Posted 10 June 2008
The state's retail business is not booming according to the new Retail Sales Analysis Read More

Floodwaters Affect Beaches Across State
Posted 10 June 2008
Following intense rains and flooding, the DNR is urging Iowans to use caution Read More

June 9
Iowa, Wisconsin Hit Hard by Flooding
Posted 9 June 2008
Iowa Governor Chet Culver has activated the state's emergency operations center Read More

Travel Not Advised in Many Areas Today
Posted 9 June 2008
Travel is not advised in many areas of northeastern Iowa today Read More


Tips From the American Cancer Society

Posted 9 June 2008
It’s summer and we’re in skin protection season. Read More

Floodwater, Power Outages Can Lead to Food-borne Illness
Posted 9 June 2008
Water, water, everywhere Read More

IWD’s Student/Youth Web Site Is Revised
Posted 9 June 2008
Iowa Workforce Development’s “Information for Students” website Read More

June 8
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Area
Posted 8 June 2008
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued Read More

Breitbach's to Reopen June 14
Posted 8 June 2008
Iowa's oldest bar and restaurant, Breitbach's in Balltown, will reopen next Saturday Read More

Register Now for July Bicycle Ride to Benefit Hospice
Posted 8 June 2008
The Blazing Saddles Hospice Benefit Bike Ride will be held Sunday, July 6 Read More

Former Agriprocessor Employees Deported this Week
Posted 8 June 2008
A spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, announced Read More

June 7
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Area
Posted 7 June 2008
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a Flash Flood Watch Read More

Grant Wood Art Festival Sunday
Posted 7 June 2008
The 2008 Grant Wood Art Festival, hosted by the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce, will take place tomorrow Read More

Americorps Members To Assist In Parkersburg
Posted 7 June 2008
Governor Chet Culver directed 30 AmeriCorps members from across Iowa to help Read More

$5 Million in Grants for Watershed Projects
Posted 7 June 2008
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encouraged eligible groups to apply Read More

June 6
Parish Picnic and Auction in Petersburg
Posted 6 June 2008
The SS Peter & Paul Parish is hosting their annual Parish Picnic Read More

Bike Ride in Jones County on Sunday
Posted 6 June 2008
The "RED, WHITE, & BOOM" Bike Ride will be held Sunday Read More

Hopkinton plans Summer Fun Triple Play
Posted 6 June 2008
Hopkinton's Summer Fun Triple Play is this Saturday Read More

Refunds Available for Consumers Duped into Paying Unauthorized Charges
Posted 6 June 2008
Hundreds of Iowans who deposited a so-called “rebate” check Read More

Dealing with Storm Damaged Trees
Posted 6 June 2008
Dealing with storm damaged trees involves more than just clean up Read More

June 5
Dyersville Summer Farm Toy Show this Weekend
Posted 5 June 2008
This Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, it's the 23rd Annual Summer Farm Toy Show Read More

Colesbrug to hold City-Wide Garage Sales
Posted 5 June 2008
This Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, Colesburg will hold their citywide Read More

Aquila Requests an Increase
Posted 5 June 2008
Aquila Inc. has requested an increase on its natural gas rates. Read More

Spring Turkey Hunting Draws More Than 50,000 Despite Poor Weather
Posted 5 June 2008
The winter that wouldn’t end is the likely culprit for a decline in the number of resident spring turkey hunters Read More

Smokefree Air Act Draft Rules Now Available
Posted 5 June 2008
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released draft administrative rules that accompany the Smokefree Air Act. Read More

June 4
Madlom Wins Republican Nomination
Posted 4 June 2008
Jeff Madlom of Manchester won the Republican nomination for Delaware County Supervisor District One Read More

Colts to Perform at Maquoketa Valley, Rain or Shine
Posted 4 June 2008
Tonight, Wednesday, June 4, the Dubuque Colts and Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps will perform a free community concert Read More

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Today, More Rain Expected
Posted 4 June 2008
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a Flash Flood Watch Read More

"Hallelujah, I'm a Bum" Concert in Delhi
Posted 4 June 2008
Red Cedar Chamber Music’s Rural Outreach Concerts presents "Hallelujah, I’m a Bum!", a concert of music Read More

IAC Seeks Artists to Create Building Installation Piece
Posted 4 June 2008
The Iowa Arts Council, in collaboration with the Iowa Department for the Blind, is seeking artists Read More

American Wind Energy Association Honors IDED
Posted 4 June 2008
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has chosen the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) Read More

June 3
Dyersville's SpaceJoist to Close June 30
Posted 3 June 2008
In a press release issued by SpaceJoist TE this week Read More

Dubuque County Included as Disaster Area
Posted 3 June 2008
Iowa Governor Chet Culver has issued a disaster proclamation for Dubuque County Read More

Low Voter Turnout Expected in Today's Primary Election
Posted 3 June 2008
Iowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro is estimating a voter turnout of about 15%  Read More

"Remembering Funerals in the Home"
Posted 3 June 2008
The James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville will present Read More

Art Display Reception Today at Library
Posted 3 June 2008
The James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville is displaying Read More

Boat with Zebra Mussels Travels From Louisiana to Iowa
Posted 3 June 2008
There they were, unwanted stowaways clinging to the 1995 Silverton 362 36-foot cabin cruiser Read More

IDPH Director Emphasizes Community Wellness
Posted 3 June 2008