Caleb Geer

2 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

OTTUMWA, Iowa — An Ottumwa woman and her husband are $50,000 richer after a stop for donuts led to the purchase of a winning "Joker's Wild" scratch game, the Iowa Lottery said. 46-year-old Bridget Findley claimed the second top prize for the game on Monday after the ticket was purchased by her husband at the Casey's located at 346 Richmond Ave. in Ottumwa. At the lottery main office in Clive, Findley described the experience as "very surreal, very unreal.

2 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

NEWTON, Iowa — County music star Corey Kent is headed to Newton's Iowa Speedway in August this year to perform as part of the first-ever Busch Light Summer Music Series. "The red dirt hitmaker will perform just before the green flag drops for the highly anticipated Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series race," a press release states. The 2025 Iowa Corn 350 will take place on Sunday, Aug. 3 to conclude a packed weekend of racing. Friday, Aug.

2 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

CLIVE, Iowa — The Clive Police Department recently launched a new initiative designed to improve the communication and visibility of residents with conditions affecting their ability to respond to verbal commands. Clive PD is now offering emergency awareness stickers, which can be placed on vehicles and entrances to homes. The department said its goal is to enhance safety during emergency situations through improved communication. "In an emergency, communication is key.

3 days ago | wqad.com | Caleb Geer

NEWTON, Iowa — A Newton-based nonprofit set a goal for itself to accomplish in 2025: Bring a third Safe Haven baby box to Iowa. These types of boxes are meant to supply any mother or father wanting to safely surrender their child a safe and anonymous way to do so. Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County is working to raise $30,000 for the purchase, installation and ongoing maintenance of the baby box.

3 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

NEWTON, Iowa — A Newton-based nonprofit set a goal for itself to accomplish in 2025: Bring a third Safe Haven baby box to Iowa. These types of boxes are meant to supply any mother or father wanting to safely surrender their child a safe and anonymous way to do so. Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County is working to raise $30,000 for the purchase, installation and ongoing maintenance of the baby box.