Farmers are nearly done with the harvest and those empty fields mean thousands of deer are losing their hiding places and they’re scampering onto roads — and into the paths of Iowa motorists. This is among the worst times of the year for car-deer collisions, and Iowa State Patrol Trooper Paul Gardner says they’ve already taken quite a toll this year.

Gardner says Iowans have likely heard the phrase, “Don’t veer for deer,” and he says it’s one they need to commit to memory — and take seriously.

So the odds finally caught up with you and you’ve hit a deer. What should you do next?

The incidence of car-deer crashes tends to rise around sunrise and sunset. Gardner suggests you use particular caution if you see a yellow “Deer Crossing” sign, as those are placed in areas the animals frequent.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – A pedestrian who was struck by an SUV this (Friday) morning, in Council Bluffs, died from their injuries. According to Council Bluffs Police, at around 6:47-a.m., a 36-year-old man was walking near mile marker 1 on the Interstate 80 westbound express lanes, when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 44-year-old woman from Council Bluffs. The pedestrian died at the scene. The female driver was uninjured.

The roadway was closed and traffic diverted to the local lanes for approximately four hours. The incident is in the early stages of investigation and the names are being withheld at this time.

Anyone who witnessed this crash is encouraged to call the Council Bluffs Traffic Unit at 712-328-4948.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) [KETV] – One person was killed and another was critically injured in a crash Friday morning on Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs. KETV in Omaha reports the crash occurred around 7 a.m. near Interstate 80 and 24th Street. There is no information as to the cause of the crash at this time, and the person who died has not yet been identified.

According to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation, 312 people have died so far this year on Iowa roads. That’s 27 more than at the same point in 2022. Over the last five years, an average of 338 people have been killed in statewide crashes annually.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic, IA is assisting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in an investigation regarding a recent burglary of the BW Outfitters – Anita, IA location; including the Anita Supply Center. The crime occurred during the night / early morning hours of November 2nd, 2023. (See surveillance camera still photo images below)

If you have details that may assist in the investigation of this crime, including images from nearby locations, camera footage, witnessed suspicious vehicles, or any additional information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 712-243-2206.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) — Rita Hart, the head of the Iowa Democratic Party, is condemning a letter from the University of Iowa Democrats that she says was antisemitic. KCRG says according to the Daily Iowan, the group drafted and signed the letter before posting it to social media. The letter included a phrase associated both with genocide and solidarity with Palestine.

In a statement released by Hart, she said: “The Iowa Democratic Party was recently made aware of a statement made by University Democrats at Iowa, which included problematic anti-semitic slogans including ‘from the river to the sea Palestine will be free.’ Let’s be very clear. That is a call for Jewish genocide and we wholly condemn that offensive language. The Iowa Democratic Party stands with the innocent civilians, Israeli and Palestinian, that have had their lives ruined by the terrorist group Hamas. The Iowa Democratic Party has requested the resignations of the student representatives who signed the letter.”

The student group took the original letter down and posted a new version without the phrase later. It then took that version down after several lawmakers reached out and asked to have it removed.

The group’s vice president told the Daily Iowan the letter was not intended to imply genocide but show support for Palestine.

(National News) – Most United States residents, with some exceptions, will turn back their clocks this weekend, to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time, which takes place at 2-a.m. Local time, Sunday. The annual ritual means catching up on an extra hour of sleep, but some members of Congress would prefer to stay on daylight saving time year-round, something which has been tried unsuccessfully in the past.

Nextstar reports that in March, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act which is designed to do just that. Despite a rare show of support from senators of both political parties, the measure has been stalled after it was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Both Rubio and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have been outspoken in support of doing away with clock changes, which happen twice a year except in most of Arizona, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) says “current evidence best supports the adoption of year-round Standard time, which aligns best with human circadian biology and provides distinct benefits for public health and safety.”

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 3, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today (Friday) announced that USDA is investing $2,189,000 in loans and $900,000 in grants to three rural Iowa projects to ensure Iowans have clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater systems for years to come. Director Greenfield says “Iowans depend on clean water for their health and well-being. Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has been delivering funding resources to improve water and wastewater systems, eliminate lead in pipes, and ensure access to clean water across Iowa.”

The announcement is part of a larger national announcement detailing $5 billion in support for projects in rural America. A full list of projects from is available online.

USDA Funded Projects:

Three Iowa projects received $3,089,000 in funding from the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program, a program that provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. The announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America efforts to rebuild the physical infrastructure of our country to grow the economy for decades to come, create good-paying jobs, and better position rural America to compete in a global economy.

–In Carroll County, the City of Arcadia received an $800,000 loan to provide additional financing for improvements to its water system. This project will help install a new 150,000 gallon water tower and provide water main piping. Once completed, the project will reduce water loss, uphold water quality standards, and promote the health and safety of residents and visitors in the rural community.

–In Crawford County, the City of Deloit received a $580,000 loan to help repair its wastewater collection system. The project will fix damaged infiltration and inflow components to prevent sanitation hazards.

–In Monona County, the City of Ute received a $809,000 loan and a $900,000 grant to provide additional financing for water system improvements to its facilities. This project will construct a water tower and replace an old undersized water main for more reliable service which meets Iowa Department of Natural Resources requirements. The water storage tank was built in 1908 and has outlived its useful life.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Palmer Candy is a Sioux City staple recognized nationally for its sweet treats. This year, the candy shop is celebrating 100 years since the creation of its most popular candy bar. The Palmer Candy Company started all the way back in 1878 as a fruit company that also sold dry goods. Palmer didn’t sell candy until the year 1900, and it would be 23 years later when Palmer Candy debuted the Bing Bar, its best known candy bar line.

The Twin Bing by Palmer Candy

Palmer’s Old Tyme Candy Shoppe in Sioux City continues to attract visitors looking for something sweet. Palmer Candy is hosting a week-long celebration of the Bing Candy Bar starting November 6 and they will debut a brand new birthday cake Bing flavor.