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This Is The #1 Party School In The State Of Iowa
School is out, but it's time to look back at which one's went the hardest. We live in a world that only puts focus on negatives and scary stories about the world. Today I just want to party! You most likely already have a college in mind when it comes to the best party schools in the great state of Iowa. We will look at the top three party colleges in all of Iowa!
WATCH: Can Iowa State navigate the non-conference and Big 12 schedule?
Iowa State's offseason last summer was not ideal. A gambling scandal sprung a surprise on the roster and cost the Cyclones a number of important players. They managed to avoid danger against the FCS's Northern Iowa, which has beaten Matt Campbell's team and scared it two other times, but they couldn't avoid the somewhat frequent non-conference landmine. Iowa State plays Iowa every year -- the COVID season was an exception -- and is 1-6 against the rival under Campbell. That includes a loss last season, but last season also included a loss to Ohio to go alongside 2020's head-scratcher against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Reynolds taps nominees from QCA for state boards
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made several recommendations for state boards and commissions. Most appointments are subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Recommendations from the QCA include: Civil Rights CommissionMarcelena Ordaz, Scott Board of Behavioral Health ProfessionalsJillyn Kaufman, Scott Board of Sign Language Interpreters and TransliteratorsTina Jarvis, Clinton Real Estate Appraiser Examining BoardCody Seeley, ClintonJordan […]
This holiday weekend in Iowa: Salsa dancing, lowriders bouncing and 319’s finest gathering for a hip hop showcase
It’s an early Wednesday Weekender thanks to the awkward midweek landing of Fourth of July this year. Speaking of which — chances are, if you’re like us, the current onslaught of local and national news events makes celebrating our country’s independence feel more than a little fraught right now. Consider this list of events around Central and Eastern Iowa as opportunities to celebrate what’s good about our communities, whether it’s checking out an all-ages drag show at Cedar Rapids Pride Festival, taking in the piñatas and lowriders at ¡Viva! La Cultura Latina in Des Moines or appreciating some quality hip hop at the Finest in the City Showcase in Cedar Rapids. There are tons of things to get your mind off the whole “this is fine” feeling accompanying the loud booms.
After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits
An Iowa judge has awarded jobless benefits to a nurse who was fired after a “disgruntled” baby sitter accused her of stealing patient medications. State records indicate that earlier this year, Tanya L. Jordan was worked at an Iowa nursing home run by the chain Care Initiatives. Jordan was a full-time charge nurse responsible for […] The post After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
A 14-year-old cowboy from West Virginia wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa – Koalton Heckler, a 14-year-old from Mill Creek, West Virginia, achieved the prestigious title of “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) held in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event designed to prepare youth and...
Trees for Kids grant applications due August 26
DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 26. Grantees can be awarded up to $2,500 to purchase trees and mulch. All trees for this program must be planted on public community grounds (park, community center, public school, etc.) Youth are required to be engaged in the process, most often helping to plant the trees on site.
Duane Betts Breaks Hearts With Mike Campbell & Shares “Blue Sky” With Little Feat In Iowa [Photos/Videos]
While Little Feat‘s name may be on the marquee for the Can’t Be Satisfied Tour, Duane Betts was the man of the hour on Tuesday in Des Moines, IA. During his opening set at the Hoyt Sherman Place, the son of Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts welcomed Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, then later sat in with Little Feat on an Allman Brothers classic.
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