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Residents Surveys Needed to Move Petersburg Wastewater Project Forward

Officials are hoping to move forward with the Petersburg wastewater project, but they need a little help from the residents ...

Keith Urban Gives Fairbank Boy Guitar at Monticello Concert

A local boy walked away with a pretty special souvenir after Keith Urban’s concert at the Great Jones County Fair ...

Semi-Pro Baseball: Dyersville Whitehawks Tournament Begins Thursday Night

By Jon Swisher-Sports Director: The 2017 edition and the 67th annual Dyersville Whitehawks Tournament begins tonight at Jenk Field inside Commercial ...

HS State Baseball: Beckman Preparing for State Semifinal Contest vs. Regina

By Jon Swisher-Sports Director: The 30-11 top-seeded Beckman Blazer Baseball team will meet the fourth-seed 28-7 Iowa City Regina in a ...

Local Officials Frustrated with Wrong NWS Flood Prediction

Local emergency management officials plan to meet with the National Weather Service to talk about improving flood forecasts. Last weekend, the ...

Lake Delhi Trustees Election Results

All three candidates on the ballot for the three seats on the Lake Delhi Board of Trustees were elected Tuesday. Daniel ...

HS Baseball: IHSBCA All-District Teams Announced

By Jon Swisher-Sports Director: The 2017 Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-District teams have been released. In the KMCH coverage ...

Residents Surveys Needed to Move Petersburg Wastewater Project Forward

Officials are hoping to move forward with the Petersburg wastewater project, but they need a little help from the residents in order to do that. Mark Schneider from the ECIA and Larry Nagle from EIRUSS say the site for the lagoon has been identified, but they are concerned about the lack of responses to the…

Local Sports

Semi-Pro Baseball: Dyersville Whitehawks Tournament Begins Thursday Night

By Jon Swisher-Sports Director: The 2017 edition and the 67th annual Dyersville Whitehawks Tournament begins tonight at Jenk Field inside Commercial Club Park in Dyersville. The special guest will be Norway, Iowa baseball standout and former Chicago Cubs Manager Bruce Kimm. Also to kick-off the night and as part of the Commercial Club’s Grand celebration;…

Guest of the Day Podcast

School Board Elections Sept. 12

Listen as West Delaware School Board Secretary Lynnette Engel gives details regarding the upcoming School Board Elections:

Announcements

West Delaware Yearbooks Available for Pick-up

West Delaware High School students may pick up their 2017 yearbooks at the high school office during office hours. Yearbooks will also be available during Chromebook pick up on August 22.

Ag News

Iowa Crops and Weather Report – July 24

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. “The hot and humid weather created stress for both crops and livestock last week, particularly in areas that…

Obituaries

Donald “Don” Gudenkauf – Winthrop

City or Town Heading: Winthrop Name of Deceased: Donald “Don” Gudenkauf Age of Deceased: 57 Date & Place of Death: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at University Hospitals in Iowa City Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 28, 2017 Place of Services: Church of Christ United in Winthrop Special Services: Scripture service 2:30 PM Thursday at…

Grassley’s warning tweet about replacing AG Jeff Sessions July 27, 2017
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has taken to Twitter to offer a warning about embattled U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. President Trump lately has been tweeting about his disappointment in the man he picked to be attorney general. Trump’s complaint is that Sessions recused himself from the investigation of possible Trump campaign ties with Russia. Conservatives […]
O. Kay Henderson
Des Moines man arrested for allegedly stabbing a dog July 26, 2017
A dog is recovering from stab wounds, while a Des Moines man is facing charges for injuring the animal. The dog, a pit bull mix named Zeus, was stabbed multiple times to his chest and side, according to officials with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. It happened Monday on Des Moines’ northeast side. Zeus […]
Pat Curtis
DMACC and ISU work together to encourage careers in cyber security July 26, 2017
A joint agreement between Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College will try to boost the number of people working in cyber security. It’s estimated 300,000 cyber security jobs nationwide are unfilled, as the projected damage caused by cyber-attacks is six-trillion dollars by 2021. ISU computer engineering professor Doug Jacobson will lead what’s […]
Radio Iowa Contributor
Briar Cliff president resigns after not quite 13 months on job July 26, 2017
The president of a small Catholic college in northwest Iowa intends to leave his job soon. The President of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City has resigned after just over one year on the job. Hamid Shirvani sent an e-mail to the Briar Cliff staff and community announcing his resignation. He began his duties as […]
Radio Iowa Contributor
Ernst says qualified transgender individuals should be allowed in military July 26, 2017
Senator Joni Ernst says taxpayers “shouldn’t cover the costs associated with gender reassignment surgery,” but Ernst says any qualified American should be able to serve in the military. President Trump has sent a series of tweets, announcing the U.S. military “will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the military.” […]
O. Kay Henderson

Steven Spielberg opens up about life, filmmaking in HBO doc July 26, 2017
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Steven Spielberg isn't afraid to talk about his flops.
The Associated Press
Larry David says his blunt 'Curb' character is no Trump July 26, 2017
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Larry David says the man he plays on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and President Donald Trump have nothing in common.
The Associated Press
Jury: Michael Jackson estate owes Quincy Jones $9.4 million July 26, 2017
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Wednesday found that Michael Jackson's estate owes Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties and production fees from "Billie Jean," ''Thriller" and more of the superstar's biggest hits.
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Dylan O'Brien says acting helped recovery from set injuries July 26, 2017
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan O'Brien says that sticking with his lead role in the action movie "American Assassin" helped him recover from a traumatic accident during filming of a "Maze Runner" sequel in March 2016.
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HBO doc 'Baltimore Rising' explores life after Freddie Gray July 26, 2017
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The producers and participants in "Baltimore Rising" say national and local media sensationalized the protests that erupted after the death of Freddie Gray, but that their new documentary humanizes the narrative.
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Morris's 88th-minute goal gives US Gold Cup title July 27, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As the victorious American players bounced so hard the podium shook, medals round their necks, a beaming Bruce Arena in the back raised his arms to the air right along with them as gold confetti began to fall.
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Arrieta helps Cubs stay hot with 8-3 victory over White Sox July 27, 2017
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night to move into first in the NL Central.
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Panthers QB Newton shakes off rust, returns to practice July 26, 2017
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Cam Newton was back doing what he does at practice — dancing, playing up to the crowd and, most importantly, throwing passes.
The Associated Press
Cavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaos July 26, 2017
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.
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Stunner in Budapest: Ledecky loses for 1st time at worlds July 26, 2017
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Katie Ledecky reached for the wall.
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