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Ag In an Instant: Tornado's path in Iowa sprouts hope with unexpected corn growth
We have had a lot of severe weather recently throughout the Midwest, which has left behind it destruction in some places. But, there was a tornado in Iowa last may that traced a path of new growth. Resident of Greenfield Iowa Wendi Lane took to Facebook to share these pictures...
Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future
University of Northern Iowa students participate in UNI Day at the Iowa Capitol on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ next step.
Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips
Ames, IA – The middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety. Iowans in the southeast witnessed their first round of sweet corn on...
Grundy Center alum Willis settling into Upper Iowa Football
Grundy Center alum Wes Willis is gearing up for his first season in the Upper Iowa football program. A 2021 Spartan graduate, he spent three seasons at Northwest Missouri State before transferring to the only Division II program in Iowa. Willis, a defensive lineman, hopes to bring his skills in...
EDM Festival Shifts Location from Independence to Waterloo
Last year, a new and unique music festival premiered in Eastern Iowa. Organizers viewed it as a successful event, so they decided to do it again this year. The Balance Music & Arts Festival is an EDM (electronic dance music) festival that will take place right here in Eastern Iowa.
Allamakee County sheriff takes over Lansing policing amid staff resignations
The Allamakee County Sheriff's Department will take over law enforcement services in Lansing, Iowa, after the town's police officers submitted their resignations or left for other departments. Lansing Mayor Mike Verdon says the sheriff's office will manage until the city hires new officers. Mayor Verdon issued the following statement to...
Waterloo Welcomes New Family-Owned Steakhouse
A new restaurant is opening up very soon in Waterloo. Elena's Steakhouse & Bar is a family-owned restaurant with a menu that "showcases the finest quality and flavor." Located at 126 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, this new business is run by the Sanchez family, according to the eatery's website.
Forest City Works With a Tree Doctor
The Forest City Council is working to try and control the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer and other pests attacking city trees. Forest City Streets and Sanitation Director Andrew Faber commented to the city council that his team took matters into their own hands with part of the project.
“A Cabaret Night” to be performed in Hampton next week
The Franklin County Arts Council presents “A Cabaret Night” at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton on July 31st starting at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Performers from Cedar Summerstock Theatre will be singing, acting, and dancing on stage. This hour-long family friendly show has a casual atmosphere...
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday.
Greg McElroy Makes Surprising Pick For College Football Playoff Contender
The College Football Playoff has had three Big Ten programs qualify for it since its start in 2014. The Ohio State Buckeyes (2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023), Michigan State Spartans (2016), and Michigan Wolverines (2022, 2023, 2024) have all made the playoffs before. However, on a recent episode of ...
Hawkeyes sell out all 2024 home football games
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The 2024-2025 season is still over a month away from kicking off, but the University of Iowa’s home football games are already sold out. Single-game tickets went on sale last week with only a few thousand still remaining across each of the matchups at Kinnick Stadium.
Save The Date For The Bettendorf Community Expo August 24
Save the date for the 2024 Bett Community Expo on Thurs., Aug. 24! Discover exciting community opportunities for your family, enjoy the BHS StuCo Makers’ Market and Food Truck Fest, gear up with your favorite Bulldog merch. Sign up to host a display – https://bit.ly/3S50BkZ. Sean Leary is...
Register for NCBA Stockmanship & Stewardship Event in Lancaster, WI
Verona, WI — While the dictionary doesn’t include the word “stockmanship,” most livestock producers know what it means: handling livestock in a calm, quiet manner that results in animals that are healthier and gain faster. Stockmanship skills will be a major focus of the upcoming NCBA Stockmanship & Stewardship event in Lancaster, Wisconsin Aug. 28-29. Extension organizations, beef councils, and cattlemen’s associations from Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin have joined with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, to hold this event, which runs from 12:30 p.m. Wed. through 1:15 p.m. Thursday.
Sumner-Fredericksburg falls 9-8 to Dubuque Wahlert in 3A State Softball Tournament Quarterfinal
The high school state softball tournament began yesterday in Fort Dodge and last night in a Class 3A Quarterfinal, Dubuque Wahlert outlasted Sumner-Fredericksburg, 9-8, in 8 innings. It was just the fourth loss of the season for the Cougars, who fall to 33-4 overall. Sumner-Fredericksburg plays next in the 3A...
With thousands of Iowa jobs already cut, how deep will the farm downturn go?
A rush of farm-related layoffs in manufacturing and food processing has Iowa leaders and workers worried about how long and deep this agricultural downturn will be. So far this year, Deere & Co., Firestone/Bridgestone, Tyson and Smithfield have slashed about 3,750 jobs in Iowa and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. With more...
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