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Political partisanship is increasing in Iowa
The Iowa secretary of state’s website, whichever party controls it, has always been a wonderful source of election results and statistics. Don’t be put off by numbers — numbers are our friend! They tell us all sorts of interesting things. Let’s take a look. Americans talk a lot about the right to vote, but we don’t […]
USDA criticizes Iowa's planned summer feeding program, raising doubts over waiver approval
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has criticized Iowa's proposal to launch its own summer feeding program with federal money, saying it shows the state believes it "knows better than its own families do about what their needs are" and raising questions about whether the state's plan will be approved. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that Iowa will seek a waiver from the 2025 Summer EBT program. The EBT program would provide Iowa families with pre-loaded electronic benefits...
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Meat Goat Cohort Will Provide Learning Opportunities for Iowa and Wisconsin Producers
AMES, Iowa – Meat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October. This multi-session program is intended to increase producer knowledge of how to analyze production systems and implement strategies that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing a supportive environment for networking and collaboration.
Iowan Steve Higgins sees his butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a sight hundreds of fairgoers wait in line for every year, to see butter sculptures that attract visitors to the agriculture building and pay tribute to Iowa natives. “If you’re from Iowa, being sculpted out of butter is pretty much what other big...
Miller-Meeks says pipelines will help Iowa ethanol industry stay competitive
NEWTON — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spoke Thursday in favor of carbon dioxide pipelines as a way to aid Iowa’s ethanol production industry with an environmentally conscious impact. Miller-Meeks, the Republican representative for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, spoke about pipelines and other renewable fuel efforts supported by the...
Iowan Grant Gillon returns to 'MasterChef,' this time as a judge alongside Gordon Ramsay
It seems like only yesterday that Grant Gillon won Season 13 of “MasterChef,” but this September marks a year since the Altoona native who graduated from the University of Iowa went from amateur chef to beating out 39 contestants and winning $250,000 on the reality show. ...
Iowa State Fair temperatures are coolest in recent memory
Des Moines has experienced some pretty extreme weather events this year, but our summer temperatures have remained fairly moderate, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines. Why it matters: After getting pelted with hail, thunderstorms and tornadoes, it's nice to walk outside and bask in some of the...
Vote for the top class of 2026 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best class 2026 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 25 best juniors in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best class of 2026 recruit and...
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