Iowa’s unemployment rate was up in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3 percent in October amid job cuts in manufacturing and construction. Meanwhile, the state’s labor force participation rate ticked down by one-tenth of one percent to 66-point-2 percent last month,
Lein, Jean Mae of Belmond – Celebration of Life Memorial Service November 18th, 2024
Celebration of Life Memorial Service for 88-year-old Jean Mae Lein of Belmond, formerly of Clarion, will be Monday, November 18th at 11am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Visitation will be Monday from 10-11am at the
Thanksgiving dinner…as pizza?
There are some seasonal specialties from eateries that highlight Thanksgiving flavors. My all time favorite is at Pablo’s Mexican Grill, main street, Cedar Falls. I worked there for many years, and the Thanksgiving burrito is something I
CAL SIAC held a meeting last week
Last week the CAL School Improvement Advisory Committee held a meeting and approved the adoption of the 2024-25 annual learning goals as proposed. The CAL SIAC reviewed data and discussed student performance. The CAL Student Improvement Advisory
IVCCD Board approves a project for the ECC campus
The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors Wednesday approved a quote to remove and replace the bleachers in the Martin Ellsworth Dittmer Gymnasium with Excel Seat Module Bleachers. The design will include seven permanent ADA
Much needed rain has fallen this month in Hampton
1-point-94 inches of rain has fallen this month at the RadioOnTheGo studios in Hampton. Rain has fallen on 6 out of the 15 days. The highest temperature this month in Hampton has been 63 degrees, with the
Friday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Schuck Realty of Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: T&L Pizza Plus Gift Certificate(Pick up gift
Harms, Wayne Allen of Cedar Rapids – Service Pending
Service for 78-year-old Wayne Allen Harms of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Allison, is pending through the Woodley Funeral Home in Allison. Wayne Allen Harms passed away Thursday, November 14th at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids.
Satire publication The Onion purchases Alex Jones’ Infowars at bankruptcy auction
Satrire publication The Onion purchased Infowars — the Alex Jones right-wing conspiracy theory website — in a bankruptcy auction on Thursday. About an hour and a half after the announcement of the sale, Infowars’ website was shut
Grundy Center, Dike-New Hartford appearing in 1A semifinals today
The #1 (1A) Grundy Center and #2 (1A) Dike-New Hartford football teams will play in 1A semifinals inside the UNI-Dome as part of a doubleheader that’ll air on 99 The Wave today. The Spartans will take on