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Reminder: Perry’s Latino Festival Happening Today
A reminder that a fun annual event is taking place today in the City of Perry. Hispanics United for Perry is the group behind the Latino Festival to celebrate the multitude of cultures within the community. The festival will begin at 10am with the parade along 12th Street and Willis Avenue by the Hamlin Bell Apartments, then head into Pattee Park. Raccoon Valley Radio will make an appearance during the parade. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti entices people to come observe the diversity.
Perry Food Pantry In Need of Several Items
The Perry Food Pantry is soliciting donations of specific items that will benefit the community. The food pantry is looking for miscellaneous items recommending people bring cake mixes, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, spices, large boxes of jello, pickles, syrup, jelly, diced mushrooms, and green chilis. Although the pantry is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Perry Food Pantry Manager Lou Hoger tells Raccoon Valley Radio that there is a cart outside in front of the organization that people can drop off items anytime.
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
Iowa hunters bagged the most pheasants since 2007. What contributed to the high numbers?
Iowa saw a bountiful pheasant hunting season in 2023, bagging more birds than the last 16 years. An increase in pheasant populations also contributed to an increase in hunters, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. How many pheasants were bagged in Iowa? ...
Vote for top defensive lineman in the state entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the state’s best defensive lineman entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive best players by position list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the state’s best DL recruit and be sure to read all of our preview...
QC Manufacturing Institute launched to focus on R&D in defense and manufacturing industries
A collaboration between Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois and Iowa State University will focus on research and development in the defense and manufacturing sectors. The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) launched on Friday, August 23 as a catalyst for defense and manufacturing sectors across the Midwest. QCMI will focus on research, development and […]
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Iowa State transfer Joshua Jefferson returns from injury
Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger expects forward Joshua Jefferson to be ready for preseason practice. The transfer forward from St. Mary’s started the first 26 games last season before suffering a knee injury and he missed most of summer workouts while recovering from surgery. Otzelberger says Jefferson watched...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Patrick Peterson is Now Assistant Coach at Iowa State Track and Field
Patrick Peterson has been appointed as the assistant coach for Iowa State's cross country and track and field programs, marking his return to Ames where he previously competed as a student-athlete from 2013 to 2015. Peterson comes from Eastern Kentucky, where he excelled in coaching and recruiting, notably guiding 16 NCAA First Round qualifiers and seven NCAA Finals qualifiers. Coach Jeremy Sudbury praised Peterson's impressive track record and expressed excitement about his contributions to both men's and women's programs. Peterson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return and aid the growth of the program he once competed for as an athlete.
Key questions for Iowa State football to conclude fall camp
Iowa State football is putting a cap on its 2024 fall camp, beginning game prep for the regular season this coming week. The Cyclones return the most production in the country, with an opportunity to meet or exceed its seven-win total from the 2023 season. Returning stars like quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Abu Sama, wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, and a trio of safeties in Beau Freyler, Jeremiah Cooper and Malik Verdon head the young roster.
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