A series of apparently industrial explosions shook China, chocking the sky with smoke and fire. CNN’s Will Ripley is on the scene, where windows of buildings were blown out.… MORE
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Former President Carter: Cancer has spread
Former President Jimmy Carter says that after recent surgery to have a “small mass” removed from his liver, cancer has now spread to other parts of his body.… MORE
Torch Morning News you can use 8-13:
The Iowa State Fair opens today. The ten-day event got its kickoff last night with a parade starting at the state capitol. The event showcases the state’s best in agriculture, food and entertainment. Iowa is trying to close the workforce skills gap among prospective employees with the “Future Ready Iowa” initiative. Governor Branstad met with…… MORE
No more MHI closings, director says
The head of the Iowa Department of Human Services says he has no plans to shut down the remaining two state mental health facilities. But he’s not sure the state needs more than the 700 available beds in public and private care. Chuck Palmer gave his condolences to the families of a third displaced Clarinda…… MORE
Water World Hot Tub Giveaway
Visit us at any of these locations and enter to win a 2-PERSON HOT TUB KGGO Booth (by the BUD Stage) Country Music HQ (by the Susan Knapp Amphitheater) Water World (in the Varied Industries Building)… MORE
On the Go at the Fair
LIVE – (5AM – 9AM) – Bob & Jo’s RV Center booth (located across from the Bud Stage) 8/13 – 8/14 8/17 – 8/20 … MORE
On The Go at the Fair
Live: from Bob & Jo’s RV Center booth located across from the Bud Stage 5AM-9AM 8/13-8/14 8/17-8/20 … MORE
Branstad, Reynolds hear from students on closing workforce skills gap
The first of a series of meetings for the “Future Ready Iowa” initiative kicked off at the capitol Wednesday afternoon with a roundtable discussion between Governor Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Reynolds, and eight Iowa students about what the state can do to better align education and workforce initiatives to close the skills gap among prospective young…… MORE
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A Boone County farmer has been ordered by a county judge to let a survey crew from Dakota Access Pipeline onto his property. The survey is for the Bakken oil pipeline, should it be approved by the state utilities board. The pipeline would cut across the state, and Laverne Johnson has made it clear, he…… MORE
Jindal bashes Democratic candidates, defends gun position in Urbandale
Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal is not a fan of Democrat Hillary Clinton or any other candidate from across the aisle running for president. Jindal spoke to a full room at the Machine Shed in Urbandale on Wednesday morning, and began his talk with “breaking news” about Clinton. “I’m going to start with some news…… MORE
