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Billiards master to hold exposition Saturday in downtown Perry
Dave Matlock, a Kansas-based professional billiards player, will present a billiards exposition at 12 noon Saturday in the Billiard Room at 1220 Willis Ave., Suite 13, in downtown Perry. Matlock, a champion on the 7-foot Bar Box, is also a leading billiards instructor who will offer suggestions for improving your...
¡Viva Perry! Latino Festival set for Saturday, August 24
Perry’s annual ¡Viva Perry! Latino Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 24, with a parade at 10 a.m. and a day full of activities in Pattee Park. The festival is hosted by Hispanics United for Perry. The parade is open to everyone. Lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. on 12th Street...
Norwalk Boys Golf fires school-record 286 in dual win at Dallas Center-Grimes
The Norwalk boys golf team set an 18-hole school record on Tuesday, defeating Dallas Center-Grimes 286 to 292 in a dual meet at Beaver Creek Golf Club near Grimes. Warrior senior Grady Sigrist and sophomore Tillman Papcun both shot rounds of 69 to pace the field. Papcun’s score was a career best. Mason Johnson carded a 72 for Norwalk, Ian Lux rounded out the team score with a 76 and Dayton Poen added a 78.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
PETE: I'm back & excited for a new chapter
After four or so months of doing almost nothing, I’ll be writing occasional columns again – probably two or three times a week -- for the Iowa Everywhere web site. Emphasis will be on college sports, probably heavier on Iowa State and Iowa, but you never know. I’ve been given the freedom to hit any topic, although you can rest assured the only politics on which I’ll opine are political decisions that affect college sports.
9 things to do this weekend in Des Moines include World Food & Music, 'Moulin Rouge,' more
If you want to stay on top of all the fun things to do in Des Moines, sign up for Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register that showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about karaoke bars, where to go thrifting, where to buy crafts, vegan restaurants, gluten-free options, the Amana Colonies and where to buy plants. If you sign up for our newsletter, you get a whole list of fun places to go, things to do, what to eat, and more early Thursday morning in your inbox. ...
Iowa turns to AI for reading program
(The Center Square) - Iowa elementary schools will use an AI reading assistant with voice recognition technology to assess and assist students in their reading skills, the Department of Education said Wednesday. The DOE is using $3 million from the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief APR ESSER Fund toward the online literacy tutor program. The money is also going toward Summer Reading Grants for schools to address summer learning loss. ...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Fall Comes Early: Starbucks Unveils PSLs in Iowa Ahead of Schedule
It's still summer. In fact, as I write this, there are more than 60 calendar days left in the summer of 2024. But, to the surprise of literally no human being, we're moving on. Seems most people after the 4th of July write summer off so, why not call late August fall?
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
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