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Freshman Nebraska football defensive back is catching eyes in camp
Now that the Nebraska football fall camp is in full swing, several players are catching many eyes. Dylan Raiola is, of course, one of them, but there's also a young player on the defensive side of the ball who keeps getting shoutouts from his teammates and his coaches. Freshman cornerback...
TEN: Lumanog Promoted to Head Tennis Coach
FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University has announced the hiring of Arianna Lumanog as the head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Lumanog moves into the head position following a successful career as a Warrior and one year as a graduate assistant. As a player, she earned all-conference honors at number one singles and number one doubles during the past three seasons.
Two-A-Days: West Sioux Falcons
HAWARDEN, Iowa (KCAU) – Last year was a learning one for west Sioux football, who finished the season under .500 for the first time since 2013. West Sioux’s 4-5 record was the fewest wins in a season since 2013, snapping its nine-year streak of seasons above .500. Blake Wiggins will have another year of experience […]
Over 40 Cats from Northwest Iowa Flown to New Jersey to Ease Overcapacitated Shelters
Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were recently flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding in the area that led to a surplus of cats in shelters. The relocation was organized by Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site. The cats, all homeless and adoptable, are from People For Pets in Spencer and the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They were loaded onto a plane in Sioux Falls and flown to Atlantic City.
Handsome Iowa Man Competing On First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.
Man recalls being stuck for hours on Iowa State Fair Sky Glider
The Iowa State Fair Sky Glider is celebrating its 50th year of operation, and Axios reader Jerry Gale has a first-person account of its stalled beginning.Catch up fast: Nobody has ever fallen from the ride, but more than 50 people were stuck for hours during its debut because of an overheated motor. Gale was one of them.Zoom in: While in the air, Gale and his then-future wife watched horseshoe pitching and listened to fair announcements.Fire engine ladders eventually brought stranded people to the ground and there were no injuries.The bottom line: Gale got an extra long and memorable sky ride. Gale now lives in Minnesota. He visited the Iowa State Fair this week. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Gale
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
Clear Lake Events August 14-August 21, 2024
The ILYA organization has served as an advocate of amateur yacht racing on the inland lakes of the Midwest for over 125 years. The Clear Lake Yacht Club is proud to sponsor this event. A scows, 38 ft long-will be racing Sun afternoon through Wed morning. MC scows, 16 ft long racing Mon-Wed. On Thurs morning C scows, 20 ft long- and E scows, 28 ft long will take to the water.
This weekend in Iowa: The House Flies album release, a Benefit for Palestine and a look at Davenport’s twisted history
It’s the middle of August, which means humid days, college students scrambling to move in, and as this edition of the Weekender proves, plenty of quality events throughout Iowa. The Moline-based shoegaze band The House Flies celebrates their new album with a show at the Raccoon Motel. A full lineup of performers is slated to perform at a benefit for Palestine at the Englert Theatre. If you’re in the mood for drinks and Iowa history, the Putnam Museum will feature UI professor and Davenport native Gates Thomas on “Davenport’s Twisted History” as part of its History on Tap lecture series on Thursday night.
Iowa State Patrol Dubs August “Aggressive Driving Enforcement” Month
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is looking to curb traffic crashes during the month of August. That’s Trooper Tom Williams with the ISP’s Mason City District office, who says a spike in travel comes from many people still traveling on family vacations and more students driving when school gets back in session later this month.
Handsome Iowa Man Competing On First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.
Big Ten running back rooms rankings: Iowa has a stacked RB room
Running backs can be both the heroes of a game for one team and the villains for the other. Running backs can literally carry a team on their back in order to win games. The Big Ten in the past has been known to have great running backs like Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Mike Hart, and many others.
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