Another U of O Winter games is now in the books. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce estimates this year drew around thirty-thousand people.
Freezing and thawing, along with snow and moisture, have caused potholes to form on Iowa roads. Moisture gets into pavement and, during freeze-thaw cycles, causes asphalt or concrete to shift and break. As vehicles pass over weakened areas, potholes develop.
Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra issued the following statement after he secured $303,000 for Palo Alto County Drainage Districts to repair damages sustained from flooding in 2019.
Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64-year-old Brenda Lee Roth of Ruthven on a valid Clay County arrest warrant for 5th Degree Theft, a Simple Misdemeanor
Cryoseisms, also known as ‘frost quakes’ or ‘ice quakes’ may have been the reason for the reports of loud booms and banging sounds in Palo Alto County this (Tues) morning.
Tonight, isolated snow showers are possible in the north, but the main story is the Arctic cold settling in this weekend through Tuesday. A strong low-pressure system is pushing cold air into the region, bringing gusty northwest winds and dropping temperatures.
From 2020 through 2023, it was the 5th driest 4 year stretch on record, with drought across the state with that we hadn’t seen on a widespread scale for that long since the 1950s.
Storm Lake, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — MidAmerican Energy is reporting that a brief power outage […]
The Trees for Schools Grant provides reimbursable grants to eligible public and private schools in the state of Iowa. Chip Murrow with the Des Moines DNR tells us more.
Storm Lake (Little Storm Lake) — Most ice is between 6-9 inches thick. Conditions are variable, with the usual thin areas/open water around the big island and ice seams.
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